As if I needed more proof that I was getting old...

I've recently been preparing myself for the shoe dilemma that has been plaguing mankind for years. "What do you wear in the spring & fall when the weather is too cold for flip flops, but too warm for boots?" Well, OK maybe mankind is dealing with bigger problems & it's just a personal issue, but I can never figure out what to put on my feet with capri's or jeans in the spring. I mostly end up wearing a pair of sneakers, but I know there is a shoe out there that will fit the bill without making me look like I am headed to the gym for a work out.



In an attempt to do a little research on the subject I headed over to my favorite online shoe store Zappos. I figured if someone had a shoe that would fit the bill it would be them. While I was browsing, I came upon something I found truly disturbing.







It's called a tube flop & I am at a complete loss for what to say except....Why? I am honestly a bit dumbfounded.




Maybe it's the stripes that are too much? Perhaps they'd look better in a solid color...



Nope. I still don't like them. How about basic black?




Yikes! Really? Can someone explain this to me?



I scrolled down to the reviews to see what people were saying about this new item & found a quote that I guess sums it all up " Tube Flops combine the awesomeness of tube socks with the comfort of flip flops. "



Oh....I see. No... I guess I really don't.


Probably my first problem is that the last time I thought about the awesomeness of tube socks was back sometime around 1978. Since then, tube socks have really lost their shine a bit for me. Besides which, if it's so cold that I need to wear socks up to my knees, what's going to prevent my toes from freezing off? Nothing, that's what.


I guess this must truly be a trend for the young folk. Darn those kids with their crazy rock music and their Tube Flops! Back in my day we wore our tube socks with sneakers and we liked it that way. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to head downstairs and take a Geritol.


Clearly, this will not be not the answer to my current shoe dilemma. I guess it's back to the drawing board (aka as Zappos) for me.


What do you wear on your feet in the spring? Will you be in the market for a pair of Tubeflops this year? Inquiring minds want to know!