Monday, April 28, 2008

Socks and Sandals?

A debate has raged in the Delp household for several years now: Are socks and sandals acceptable to wear together in public. As we begin to parent our child, some people in our house are worried that we may be teaching our son bad fashion sense. We would like your help in settling our debate by voting in the poll to the right -->

Below are some pics of both Daddy and Sam wearing socks and sandals. Here are our arguments:

Jeff- "As long as you are comfortable, socks and sandals are acceptable. It doesn't matter what society says is an acceptable form of fashion. It only matters what is comfortable. Therefore, if you are comfortable, go ahead and wear it. Sometimes, you like to have the comfort and freedom of a sandal, but need the warmth of a sock. What a perfect combo!"

Katie - "Woe is me! I now live in a household of men with no regard to good fashion sense. I'm pretty sure I don't have to convince too many folks that socks and sandals are not a good combination. The only time they are an acceptable option is a quick trip to the mail box when you can't find your shoes and don't want your socks to get wet."




9 comments:

Danny said...

Absolutely! I've had many a debate about this issue, and wholeheartedly believe that comfort takes priority, especially when it's just a bit chilly out. You don't want to teach your child to go through life with cold feet, do you?

As a compromise, you might agree to wear colored/patterned socks rather than white. In addition to not showing dirt, a bold pair of socks will ratchet up the style several notches!

Anonymous said...

Socks with sandals are never acceptable in any circumstance. In the described predicament, it is advisable to simply rip off the socks and go barefoot. For emphasis, it is NEVER acceptable to wear socks and sandals and all offenses are punishable by questioning before the grand council.

Shawn Delp said...

Ok guess who I agree with -- Katie all the way. It is not acceptable to have sandals and socks. Please do not let me nephew get corrupted with the fashion sense of his Dad. Katie save him!!! I know it will be a fight but you can do it!! love Auntie Shelva

Joel and Jenny said...

Maybe you should just come to Africa where the only place you need to wear socks with your sandals is inside the house!

Gouda said...

I am deeply wounded that this is even a subject for debate. There IS NO DEBATE.

NEVER socks with sandals.

NEVER EVER.

Dani and Greg said...

Man. We've lived in Russia too long. I just packed socks for Max for the beach this weekend, intending for them to be worn with his sandals...HELP, KATIE!!!

Anonymous said...

Socks with sandals is the equivalent of wearing cowboy boots with shorts. Not acceptable.

adiaspeer said...

i know i'm late, but i thought i'd chime in.... i was 100% behind Kaite until i saw those cute little Sam feet in sandle socks! SO CUTE! maybe we should have an age limit (sorry Jeff- no go for adults) but then again if you let them do it when they are young they might grow up thinking it's okay and that is just not the case.

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