To be getting second hand embarrassment because my DH is wearing sandals!

[Pinkbakewell]

For the first time since I’ve known him, my 43 year old DH has bought himself some sandals. I don’t know why but they make me cringe. I think sandals on men look so naff and ‘old man’.

I’ve put a photo of the pair he has bought on this post.

AIBU or do they look really naff and embarrassing?!

We absolutely fused into one being, great description. I get that, it totally isn’t for everyone, and I feel suffocated being around anyone else for more than a few hours non-stop, but we’ve been together the vast majority of our lives, so we’re basically a hivemind at this point.

I didn’t mean it like that though- I meant more, if you’re a professional woman, a smart dresser who likes putting effort into your appearance, it would be strange to walk down the street with a guy in a stained vest, basketball shorts, and sliders. You might not want to take him to your office party, because the way he looks reflects on you. It’s not nice, but it would be a consideration.

Is this light hearted or are you seriously getting the ick because of them

I really don’t like them but I suppose if the man wearing them is very handsome maybe just maybe I could look past it

My DH has no fashion sense but he came home with these I’d LTB 🤣

Well they are not the best looking shoe I may have been tempted to tell him also. Op have you got the ick? 😂

No, no, no!! I would feel embarrassed and really turned off.

It's that sudden realisation that you're old

I haven’t RTFT op but yes I’m with you. They’re hideous and I would cringe from the inside out if my dp wore these.

For those saying it’s old etc - DH wears these and DD (15) the other day told me she thought he looked about 30 and “definitely doesn’t have a dad-bod” (he’s 53).

So I think you’re talking bollocks
and just sound quite juvenile, tbh.

Oh god no I’d die of embarrassment if my husband sported a pair of those.
I’d have to say something 😱😳

Are you a chiropodist?

If you wouldn't want him to tell you what to wear then you're being really unreasonable

It's cute! He's approaching middle age and he's choosing shoes that solidify he's a comfortable taken man

He could be padding around in fluffy slipper boots. He could be sashaying around in stilettos. Comfy sandals aren't much to cringe over.

YANBU

I would rather these then people doing the fake tan same hair, lips etc. Trying to look 'good' or 'young' but regardless whatever people wear is no reflection on anyone else except makes the person complaining sound about 12

They look like Keens. They're great for walking and light hiking and as a swim shoe. They're functional footwear for outdoor warm weather activities and they hold up well too.

He said that. Not her.

It would be better if he did, the socks would absorb the sweat and ease the sour stink.

Strawberrypicnic

If you wouldn't want him to tell you what to wear then you're being really unreasonable

was coming on to say this too!!

When a man does it it is controlling a woman fashion it seems

Wow. So many ridiculous suggestions.

Who in their right mind would prefer flipflops over good sandals?

The moment he even thinks about wearing them with socks LTB

I feel sorry for you. I can't imagine living with a man who tells me I'm not allowed to wear the clothes I want to.

And "home educated" ?? Horrible comment

Or heels over anything normal?

ultimately, I don't think anyone is going look at that fucking weirdo and his sandals 😂