Comments on: The Lighter Side, Volume One: Golf Fashion http://thesandtrap.com/columns/thrash_talk/the_lighter_side_volume_one_golf_fashion Golf News, Reviews, and Commentary Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:51:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: California Papa's golf partner http://thesandtrap.com/columns/thrash_talk/the_lighter_side_volume_one_golf_fashion#comment-7226 California Papa's golf partner Mon, 03 Sep 2007 14:26:20 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/extras/uncategorized/the_lighter_side_volume_one_golf_fashion#comment-7226 For the record, after two futile years of trend-setting, California Papa is the only person in our 100,000-population city who wears socks with sandals. But I do admire his independence. I started wearing a neat, funky safari hat, but my wife made me stop in case somebody who knows her sees me on the golf course. :oops: For the record, after two futile years of trend-setting, California Papa is the only person in our 100,000-population city who wears socks with sandals. But I do admire his independence. I started wearing a neat, funky safari hat, but my wife made me stop in case somebody who knows her sees me on the golf course. :oops:

]]> By: Chris http://thesandtrap.com/columns/thrash_talk/the_lighter_side_volume_one_golf_fashion#comment-7179 Chris Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:57:48 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/extras/uncategorized/the_lighter_side_volume_one_golf_fashion#comment-7179 I'm pretty sure the only way I could pull off socks and golf sandals is if I'm also wearing Judge Smails' nice hat. At least it came with a free bowl of soup. I'm pretty sure the only way I could pull off socks and golf sandals is if I'm also wearing Judge Smails' nice hat. At least it came with a free bowl of soup.

]]> By: California Papa http://thesandtrap.com/columns/thrash_talk/the_lighter_side_volume_one_golf_fashion#comment-7146 California Papa Wed, 29 Aug 2007 23:46:55 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/extras/uncategorized/the_lighter_side_volume_one_golf_fashion#comment-7146 JP, Thanks for having fun with the sock-and-sandal thing. I enjoy the lighter subject and the mutual tongue-in-cheek dialogue. My wife and a member of my foursome are also not wholely convinced about the sock thing (yet), and I've been wearing and advocating the style for two years. Thankfully, the fashion trend is heading the right direction. Anyway, I'm sure the next time you put your sandals on, you'll be thinking about your sock drawer. Beware, however; once you try socks with your sandals, you can never go back. :cool: JP,

Thanks for having fun with the sock-and-sandal thing. I enjoy the lighter subject and the mutual tongue-in-cheek dialogue.

My wife and a member of my foursome are also not wholely convinced about the sock thing (yet), and I've been wearing and advocating the style for two years. Thankfully, the fashion trend is heading the right direction.

Anyway, I'm sure the next time you put your sandals on, you'll be thinking about your sock drawer. Beware, however; once you try socks with your sandals, you can never go back.

:cool:

]]> By: JP Bouffard http://thesandtrap.com/columns/thrash_talk/the_lighter_side_volume_one_golf_fashion#comment-7145 JP Bouffard Wed, 29 Aug 2007 19:50:14 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/extras/uncategorized/the_lighter_side_volume_one_golf_fashion#comment-7145 CP: I googled the subject and found that, while there is still a widespread abhorrence of this practice (there is a Wikipedia parody article on the matter (the "Uncyclopedia" if you're interested) which lambastes the practice), you are definitely correct that it is often described as the fashionable thing to do. Several sites mention it is "common" in Seattle, Oregon, and other Left Coast locales. I stand corrected, then, although given the fact that this fashion trend is by no means universally accepted, I don't think I'll be sporting a golf sandal/sock combo until I start to see it regularly on the street... Thanks for your input! CP: I googled the subject and found that, while there is still a widespread abhorrence of this practice (there is a Wikipedia parody article on the matter (the "Uncyclopedia" if you're interested) which lambastes the practice), you are definitely correct that it is often described as the fashionable thing to do. Several sites mention it is "common" in Seattle, Oregon, and other Left Coast locales.

I stand corrected, then, although given the fact that this fashion trend is by no means universally accepted, I don't think I'll be sporting a golf sandal/sock combo until I start to see it regularly on the street...

Thanks for your input!

]]> By: California Papa http://thesandtrap.com/columns/thrash_talk/the_lighter_side_volume_one_golf_fashion#comment-7144 California Papa Wed, 29 Aug 2007 19:18:09 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/extras/uncategorized/the_lighter_side_volume_one_golf_fashion#comment-7144 For JP's wife: Jessica Joffe, New York fashion reporter for Glamour's online site, wrote a Spring 2007 article titled "Three hits: Michael Kors, Trovata, Anna Sui," referring to these top fashion designers. Jessica stated, according to Anna Sui, "sandals are worn with socks." I realize this may still be a little avante garde for the historic perception of sandals. It's been a slow trend for the past couple years in California. Sockless is ok for the swimming pool and lake, but not to the mall, church or the golf course. I prefer not to carry part of the sand trap away on bare feet, and isn't a soft cotton sock more comfortable under the straps and buckles of the sandals? :wink: For JP's wife: Jessica Joffe, New York fashion reporter for Glamour's online site, wrote a Spring 2007 article titled "Three hits: Michael Kors, Trovata, Anna Sui," referring to these top fashion designers. Jessica stated, according to Anna Sui, "sandals are worn with socks." I realize this may still be a little avante garde for the historic perception of sandals. It's been a slow trend for the past couple years in California. Sockless is ok for the swimming pool and lake, but not to the mall, church or the golf course. I prefer not to carry part of the sand trap away on bare feet, and isn't a soft cotton sock more comfortable under the straps and buckles of the sandals? :wink:

]]> By: JP Bouffard http://thesandtrap.com/columns/thrash_talk/the_lighter_side_volume_one_golf_fashion#comment-7139 JP Bouffard Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:09:43 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/extras/uncategorized/the_lighter_side_volume_one_golf_fashion#comment-7139 California Papa: Socks with sandals? Maybe this is fashionable, but any time anyone in my family does this, my wife (the judge, jury, and police force of fashion in our house) begins to wretch. Somebody else help out here! Socks with the golf sandals, yes or no? California Papa:

Socks with sandals? Maybe this is fashionable, but any time anyone in my family does this, my wife (the judge, jury, and police force of fashion in our house) begins to wretch.

Somebody else help out here! Socks with the golf sandals, yes or no?

]]> By: California Papa http://thesandtrap.com/columns/thrash_talk/the_lighter_side_volume_one_golf_fashion#comment-7132 California Papa Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:49:31 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/extras/uncategorized/the_lighter_side_volume_one_golf_fashion#comment-7132 A shoe wardrobe must include a pair of golf sandals. They are cool (literally) and provide a great look with sports clothing. My Footjoys provide great traction and stability. Don't forget to wear sports socks. Bare feet defeat a clean, sanitary, fashionable appearance. A shoe wardrobe must include a pair of golf sandals. They are cool (literally) and provide a great look with sports clothing. My Footjoys provide great traction and stability. Don't forget to wear sports socks. Bare feet defeat a clean, sanitary, fashionable appearance.

]]> By: reid http://thesandtrap.com/columns/thrash_talk/the_lighter_side_volume_one_golf_fashion#comment-7123 reid Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:57:36 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/extras/uncategorized/the_lighter_side_volume_one_golf_fashion#comment-7123 Adam Scott looks the best in person. He chooses clothes that fit him well and they are very stylish. You can tell he has an interest in how he looks on the course Adam Scott looks the best in person. He chooses clothes that fit him well and they are very stylish. You can tell he has an interest in how he looks on the course

]]> By: Fly Guy http://thesandtrap.com/columns/thrash_talk/the_lighter_side_volume_one_golf_fashion#comment-7080 Fly Guy Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:58:38 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/extras/uncategorized/the_lighter_side_volume_one_golf_fashion#comment-7080 You better watch out bad-mouthing the seventies. You better watch out bad-mouthing the seventies.

]]> By: JP Bouffard http://thesandtrap.com/columns/thrash_talk/the_lighter_side_volume_one_golf_fashion#comment-7079 JP Bouffard Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:43:58 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/extras/uncategorized/the_lighter_side_volume_one_golf_fashion#comment-7079 I wondered if my words on Furyk would generate "controversy." My very first impression of Furyk's look was "he looks like a barber." Then someone else I know gave me their opinion, a decidedly different one, and I began to look at him differently. I think his look is great...a more contemporary style, but way better than Poulter et al. You mention Scott and someone else mentioned Olazabal--both much more classic and conservative, but also stylers. I wondered if my words on Furyk would generate "controversy."

My very first impression of Furyk's look was "he looks like a barber." Then someone else I know gave me their opinion, a decidedly different one, and I began to look at him differently.

I think his look is great...a more contemporary style, but way better than Poulter et al. You mention Scott and someone else mentioned Olazabal--both much more classic and conservative, but also stylers.

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