Slog - Comments on The Chia Shoe http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe For some reason, Krispy Kreme branches in London are selling flip-flops with real grass growing on the soles. The grass lives for four months or so, if cared for properly. Supposedly, it's a way to feel less stressed-out in an urban environment, but I'm still not sure why Krispy Kreme ka—ahem—cares whether people are stressed-out or not. Don't agitated people eat more glazed doughnuts?... Copyright 2008 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:00:00 -0800 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:16:39 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by genevieve I want a pair of those!

]]> genevieve http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1089119 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1089119 Fashion Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:34:16 -0800 Comment by Fnarf That's the weirdest thing I've ever seen. Not the flip-flops; the fact that KK is selling them.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1089195 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1089195 Fashion Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:41:39 -0800 Comment by w7ngman Holy shit, those fucking RULE. You are the MAN, Paul Constant.

]]> w7ngman http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1089281 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1089281 Fashion Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:50:53 -0800 Comment by PopTart I don't get the Krispy Kreme Konnection, but I imagine it is quite lovely to walk on soft grass and I want a pair of those very much. Thanks for dangling unattainable consumer goods in front of us Paul. Or are they unattainable? Excuse me, I feel a web search coming on...

]]> PopTart http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1089306 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1089306 Fashion Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:53:28 -0800 Comment by infrequent best promotion KK has had in a long time... that's why.

]]> infrequent http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1089368 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1089368 Fashion Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:01:14 -0800 Comment by juris I really can't stand flip-flops - they're uncomfortable, they make that annoying sound, etc etc etc, but I still would absolutely LOVE a pair of these. They should totally sell them here in the states.

]]> juris http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1089483 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1089483 Fashion Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:17:14 -0800 Comment by Smarm "Hey, you kids! Get off my shoe grass!"

- I'm John McCain and I approved this message.

]]> Smarm http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1089549 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1089549 Fashion Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:27:34 -0800 Comment by Matt Fuckin' Hickey These aren't chia shoes, they're chia flip flops. Flip flops are not shoes. They are cheap substitutes for people who are too poor--or lazy--to put on shoes. Shoes cover your foot, at least most of it. These do not. And they have grass growing on them. Not that I wrote "on" them, and not "in" them, as flip flops have no "in", just an "on", that your foot is strapped to by a thin piece of plastic.


Seattle flip flop fans, if I see any of you wearing these, I will let my dog water your lawn, if you follow me.

]]> Matt Fuckin' Hickey http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1089829 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1089829 Fashion Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:09:40 -0800 Comment by Jubilation T. Cornball @8, yeah...my kitty would leave a poo-poo on my flip-flop.

]]> Jubilation T. Cornball http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1089858 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1089858 Fashion Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:14:25 -0800 Comment by Fnarf And that's the news from Matt Fuckin' Hickey.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1089910 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1089910 Fashion Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:22:51 -0800 Comment by Sandy Walking with sod strapped to your feet is not the same thing as walking on grass.

]]> Sandy http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1089912 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1089912 Fashion Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:23:01 -0800 Comment by eclexia Wouldn't passing dogs naturally want to pee on your feet?

]]> eclexia http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1090016 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1090016 Fashion Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:43:31 -0800 Comment by elswinger At least if you where these you can walk on the grass without worrying about stepping in someone's dog shit.

]]> elswinger http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1090423 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1090423 Fashion Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:30:14 -0800 Comment by rob Why not just go barefoot?

www.barefooters.org

Pissing off podophobic Fuckin' Matt Hickey... or whatever... is just an added bonus.

]]> rob http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1090735 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_chia_shoe#c1090735 Fashion Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:16:39 -0800