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    At what age should a man start wearing socks and sandals?

    A bit random but a genuine question: most Aussies seem to mock men of a certain age wearing socks and sandals...yet there seems to be a point at which we/they think it's a good idea and happily head into town or around the caravan park wearing the combo. I've seen loads of them recently, either grey or turning grey and apparently oblivious to how stupid they look. Now, as a foreigner, it all seems a bit ludicrous, but I've always been a toe-the-line kinda guy and want to fit in with the general herd. So is there a semi-official yet unspoken age at which Auusie men are supposed to do that, or is it an internal thing where you just wake up one morning, look at yourself with the gear on and think, "this looks good" (like the lycra thing). I'm 47 this year and don't want to fall behind my demographic. It also seems to have a stronger effect on guys who wear belt pouches for their mobile phones.


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    Quote Originally Posted by PigSy View Post
    Talk about deflecting here Rubi, soz bud, but everyone needs to see the real you

    Rubi at 10am with can in hand!
    Bugger off mate, I never wear singlets.

    Not sandals but this was spotted today while I was taking my daughter to her birthday party - would one of you native borns kindly explain to me WTF this is all about?



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    Socks and crocs as well as socks and birks have been staple of my fashion for the past 3ish years, and I'm turning 31. I believe you just have the embrace the practicality and comfort that comes along with such a decision

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rubicon View Post
    It'd take real dedication to wear that in a country where it pisses with rain 90% of the time and litter is ankle deep. Defo an Aussie thing, you're going to have to own it I'm afraid. No dodging the bullet on this one matey boy.
    I have been to the beach on a hot summers day in England 22 degrees, I still had my shirt and jeans on but the UK men have their tops off and look like tomatoes with their shorts, sandals and socks on.
    I would say it is a very UK thing hahaha

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    Hmm, 47 you say Rubi? Then you definitely need some lycra bike shorts and flip flops which will accommodate a pair of knee length socks comfortably. The more pastel the colour combinations the better.

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    LMAO Rubi, I didn't know you worked for the ABC news

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    Is there an unspoken age when Aussie men start thinking socks and sandals are a good idea, or do they just wake up one day and decide it looks good, like with lycra?

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