Flip flop/sandal question

[bosmom]

Hello, I greatly appreciate all of the advice that I have gotten from the threads here. We are about 3 weeks out from our cruise and I am a bit overwhelmed. I think I may answer my own question in a convoluted way, but would love confirmation. My go to sandals in the summer are black leather flip-flop style. I would never wear them to the beach or a pool. If I understand the footwear requirements correctly, it is the rubber flip flops that are not allowed in dining venues, so these would be ok? Thank you in advance.

[BostonGal35]

i have several colors of the Old Navy flip flops that have the leathery straps (not the rubber flops). that's all i pack other than sneakers, and ive worn them in every dining venue without problem.

[zqvol]

Assuming that you are female you are correct. Men should not wear open toed shoes in the dining rooms.

[SSMcruises]

Why can't men wear sandals or open shoes???

 

 

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[casofilia]

I see no reason for males to not wear leather sandals or open toed shoes, but no thongs, crocs or similar

[Homosassa]

Men may wear sandals in the dining room.

[hawk/hornfan]

Sandals, thongs, and crocs, especially with socks is just wrong, especially in the dining room. But i guess freestyle is all about this.

[NLH Arizona]

OP, I broke my toe a few days before leaving for a cruise and could only wear flip flops (bejeweled ones) and no one said a word.

[poohdreaming]

i have several colors of the Old Navy flip flops that have the leathery straps (not the rubber flops). that's all i pack other than sneakers, and ive worn them in every dining venue without problem.

 

Me too, I worn my Old Navy flip flop to the main dining room as well as to the Garden Cafe when I cruised on the NCL Breakaway. None of their staffs said anything to me.

[NW Pacific]

I believe men have to wear closed toe shoes for the Le Bistro restaurant, our experience last year on getaway and on previous Jewell Class Ships.

[jlcd66]

I have seen (and worn) various flip flop styles throughout the ships. No issue

[casofilia]

I believe men have to wear closed toe shoes for the Le Bistro restaurant, our experience last year on getaway and on previous Jewell Class Ships.

 

As le Bistro is as close as NCL gets to formality while dining that is not surprising.

[lilant]

I see no reason for males to not wear leather sandals or open toed shoes, but no thongs, crocs or similar

 

 

 

What's wrong with crocs?

 

 

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[karoo]

What's wrong with crocs?

 

 

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Crocs- are you serious? I rate them as lower than flip flops/thongs. Never to even be seen out in public! [emoji13]

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[Tiggertastic]

I had to have a toe nail pulled out 2 days before getting on the star, all I could wear were flip flops and I had no issue in any restaurant including le bistro and cagneys

 

 

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[rbrugler]

Crocs- are you serious? I rate them as lower than flip flops/thongs. Never to even be seen out in public! [emoji13]

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I am a diabetic. I need to wear socks 24/7. I also need more room for my toes than most people. I do not recognize your membership in the shoe police.

[emcelh]

Crocs- are you serious? I rate them as lower than flip flops/thongs. Never to even be seen out in public! [emoji13]

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Not all Crocs are created equal. I've got some that are quite dressy and look nothing like the original design.

[BostonGal35]

Not all Crocs are created equal. I've got some that are quite dressy and look nothing like the original design.

 

i have two pairs that are basically casual flats. Many think that the only crocs out there are the original style. which are hideous and id never own.

[bosmom]

Thanks for all of the responses! I will add them to the packing list.

[Bucket List Ticked]

Can men/boys wear smart trainers at dinner?My teen boys hate sandals and only own trainers other than their black school shoes which are not suitable for holidays!

[Gampy1967]

I don't think crocs are allowed in any of the Haven suites. Polished loafers and/or dress shoes only. :)

[kollegekreed]

Your kids can wear whatever they want including flip flops in the dining room. No one will say a thing.

[Bucket List Ticked]

Your kids can wear whatever they want including flip flops in the dining room. No one will say a thing.

That's great - thanks 😃

[Gilllizzie]

I had to have a toe nail pulled out 2 days before getting on the star, all I could wear were flip flops and I had no issue in any restaurant including le bistro and cagneys

 

 

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But I imagine the other diners rapidly lost their appetite

 

 

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[Peachypooh]

The only time anyone mentioned my footwear was in the Garden Café. One of the crew looked at my dress and then my keds sneakers and said sneakers with a dress? I was unsure what to say except next time I would say yes, sneakers with a dress. I am deathly afraid of falling and between a moving ship, polished floors and the possibility of slipping on spilled food I opt for safety.They were black canvas with black shoelaces and black soles so unless someone was really looking they could have been black shoes.