I just had to say something that has been bothering me for years now: The dude's jellies are fucking uncomfortable! Man! nothing but love and respect for the dude but those jellies are a torture to wear. Not pleasant at all. Nor am I a croc lover... :-\ http://dudespaper.com/what-a-croc.html/ (http://dudespaper.com/what-a-croc.html/) Sorry but today is my bitching day, I guess. Much respect to you if you dig, love and wear them. Moreover, what footwear do you prefer to chillax in?
Well, that's just like your opinion, man...but a valid one, dude! 8) Not everyone likes them.
Never been much of a sandal fan myself. I got a pair of Clark's loafers last time I was in Vegas got a great deal at the outlet mall. The most comfortable shoes I have ever worn like walking on clouds highly recommend them.
Dude, you don't have to wear the same outfit as the Dude to be a good dudeist. Also I'm not convinced you can define a good or a bad dudeist.
I'm going to sound self-centered, and/or pretentious (due to my youth in dudeism), but here are my thoughts : Wear what makes you feel good, do what makes you feel good, drink what you like, be yourself, be free of mind, but try not to interferes in other people's choices and respect them, and you'll reach the Dudevanna.
Regarding my footwear, I appreciate the feelings NewRocks (those are heavy boots).
Quote from: Havazhyol on February 03, 2014, 01:34:15 AM
Dude, you don't have to wear the same outfit as the Dude to be a good dudeist. Also I'm not convinced you can define a good or a bad dudeist.
I'm going to sound self-centered, and/or pretentious (due to my youth in dudeism), but here are my thoughts : Wear what makes you feel good, do what makes you feel good, drink what you like, be yourself, be free of mind, but try not to interferes in other people's choices and respect them, and you'll reach the Dudevanna.
Regarding my footwear, I appreciate the feelings NewRocks (those are heavy boots).
Dig your style!
I really could not agree more. I don't see the point in making the robe and sweater some kind of vestment. For cosplay it could be cool but, yes, be yourself and wear what is you and in your heart. That is a Swiss watch of a thought you got going on, dude, and no you don't sound self centered nor pretentious at all. Not to me.
Personally I am a country grunge hippie when it comes to clothing and a flare for offsetting it with Nordic and Chinese clothes now and then. Yes, I am weird but I am me and feel comfortable with it. Foot wear well I wear crocs, Brahma steel toes, Adidas, packers. Crocs mostly at home and of to quick runs to The store. Packers when out with special lady wife. The others as I feel moved...
Peace dudes 8)
I agree totally with this sentiment.
The robe does not make the Dude.
In fact when we started trying to meet as the south coast dudeist league myself an Rev Klaus had a lot of discussion about if we should or shouldn't be wearing robes. We decided it didn't matter. The same stands for jelly's.
Can you truly be dudely if you're wearing something that's uncomfortable? Uncomfiness breeds irritation which breeds aggression.
On the cynical side, if you're copying the Dude's fashion just because he's the Dude, aren't you being fake and just a photocopy?
Just my $0.02. :)
I agree with the consensus that it's important to wear what's comfortable and affordable.
Off-topic: I was interested in getting the Dude's sweater, until I discovered they go for $200-$300! That's not a very Dude-like price, and it makes me question why the filmmakers included it in the Dude's wardrobe. Would a guy who drives a car like that and can't pay his rent spend hundreds of dollars on a sweater? This isn't just a Lebowski thing, I've noticed it in a lot of Hollywood movies.
If you really want to be comfortable, it's no footwear at all, man.
Quote from: Havazhyol on February 03, 2014, 01:34:15 AM
Dude, you don't have to wear the same outfit as the Dude to be a good dudeist. Also I'm not convinced you can define a good or a bad dudeist.
I'm going to sound self-centered, and/or pretentious (due to my youth in dudeism), but here are my thoughts : Wear what makes you feel good, do what makes you feel good, drink what you like, be yourself, be free of mind, but try not to interferes in other people's choices and respect them, and you'll reach the Dudevanna.
Regarding my footwear, I appreciate the feelings NewRocks (those are heavy boots).
Hmmm... good point of view and 100% agree with the consensus' consensus but my original post wast to point out my opinion on (according to my experience) on the dude's jellies being very uncomfortable and not to implied that it should be a mandatory "garment" for a "good" dudist nor that one should go out of ones' way to imitate the iconography which is the dude and deck themselves out with movie replicas. Therefore, let me ask again, if you have had the opportunity to come across a pair of jellies, do you agree with me or not on their comfortability?
No, I would not consider them comfy.
:)
My foot bleeds just thinking about wearinr those ;D.
I often wonder if they are an acquired taste. Once you get past the discomfort their easier to wear?
They don't have a very good reputation for comfort.
I have a pair, but only self apply them once in a while. I tried wearing the damn things with ankle socks, but my special lady friend (aka, my wife) said, and I quote; "you look like a dork wearing socks with those." Actually, she was right. But I wore them anyway!
They are overrated to me and dont feel comfortable neither. Closest that comes close and is cool and comfortable to me are Crocs.
Feet wrapped in skin-tight rubber = sweaty, stinky feet. I smell bad enough as it is...
This reminds me of the last episode of Cheers when Cliff talks about comfortable shoes - I think it was a toss up between sandles and loose loafers. Personally I've a pair of flip flops I've been breaking in for 15 years and they are perfect now
Quote from: Hominid on February 04, 2014, 02:36:04 PM
Feet wrapped in skin-tight rubber = sweaty, stinky feet. I smell bad enough as it is...
As soon as I get home both the shoes and socks have to come off for me to feel comfortable. Au Natural for me.
I wrap my feet in skate shoes. means I don't have to miss out on a session if the weather actually works out. and they're comfy for basically anywhere. I can't deal with sandals because feet are weird, like, creepy bottom hands or something.
Quote from: JeremyTheDude on February 04, 2014, 03:42:04 PM
...I can't deal with sandals because feet are weird, like, creepy bottom hands or something.
I can only agree I am the antithesis of a foot fetishist.
I can't do with feet either.
Quote from: Hominid on February 04, 2014, 02:36:04 PM
Feet wrapped in skin-tight rubber = sweaty, stinky feet. I smell bad enough as it is...
"skin-tight rubber"
;D(http://dudeism.com/smf/Themes/default/images/post/thumbup.gif) Kind of like this...
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_CnrI7SOdDQ/UXsPtuQ2TfI/AAAAAAAAF9I/al1g_eAa2G8/s9000/Kaley%2BCuoco.jpg)
No words. IQ dropped to single digits. What day is this?
Quote from: Hominid on February 04, 2014, 06:02:17 PM
No words. IQ dropped to single digits. What day is this?
VAGINA DAY! ;D
Mmmmmmm. Pooooooooooossssey.....
Quote from: DigitalBuddha on February 04, 2014, 05:59:19 PM
Quote from: Hominid on February 04, 2014, 02:36:04 PM
Feet wrapped in skin-tight rubber = sweaty, stinky feet. I smell bad enough as it is...
"skin-tight rubber"
;D(http://dudeism.com/smf/Themes/default/images/post/thumbup.gif) Kind of like this...
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_CnrI7SOdDQ/UXsPtuQ2TfI/AAAAAAAAF9I/al1g_eAa2G8/s9000/Kaley%2BCuoco.jpg)
Ahhh, I like Michelle Pfieffer
that's Kaley Cuoco
How do you know for sure?
Quote from: Hominid on February 05, 2014, 09:25:00 PM
How do you know for sure?
That it's Kaley Cuoco? Because trust me, it is. I wish she were Mrs Rev Mask, but I'm allergic to latex. :)
Quote from: Hominid on February 05, 2014, 09:25:00 PM
How do you know for sure?
open up another browser window to Google Image search then drag and drop the image into the search box.
That is what I did and this came up:
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Oh, I am sorry... I was not looking at her face there :P
I just like trainers. even my winter boots are semi-trainers. and almost any kind of slippers at home - I prefer the feeling of a soft rug under my bare feet.
and don't anyone dare pee on my fucking rug!
Quote from: Havazhyol on February 03, 2014, 01:34:15 AM
Dude, you don't have to wear the same outfit as the Dude to be a good dudeist. Also I'm not convinced you can define a good or a bad dudeist.
I'm going to sound self-centered, and/or pretentious (due to my youth in dudeism), but here are my thoughts : Wear what makes you feel good, do what makes you feel good, drink what you like, be yourself, be free of mind, but try not to interferes in other people's choices and respect them, and you'll reach the Dudevanna.
now THERE'S a true dudeist approach. I dig that. You don't have to cosplay the Dude to be a Dude.
I'd say the only Dude's element I kind of 'picked up' from the movie is the white russian. I'm not much into alcohol heavier than beer but when the WR is on the menu, I take it. lovely drink even despite having vodka in it
Quote from: DigitalBuddha on February 04, 2014, 05:59:19 PM
Quote from: Hominid on February 04, 2014, 02:36:04 PM
Feet wrapped in skin-tight rubber = sweaty, stinky feet. I smell bad enough as it is...
"skin-tight rubber"
;D(http://dudeism.com/smf/Themes/default/images/post/thumbup.gif) Kind of like this...
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_CnrI7SOdDQ/UXsPtuQ2TfI/AAAAAAAAF9I/al1g_eAa2G8/s9000/Kaley%2BCuoco.jpg)
is that the chick from Big Bang? shiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet...
I'm a barefooted dude and if I have to wear something on my feet, it's usually flip flops.
I like crocs. I don't usually wear them to go anywhere, though, I'm a guy who likes to look sharp.
being a bit of a walter'ish dude.. i wear Australian army combat boots and thats it i have no other footwear its bearfoot or the boots.
I used to wear combat boots all the time but got tired of setting off the chemical attack detectors on the local navy base every time I took them off after a hard day at work.
Depending on where I'm headed, either....
(http://images.leatherup.com/imagesproc/41626_H_SH355_MW400.jpg)
or
(http://www.ralphlauren.com/graphics/product_images/pPOLO2-17056422_standard_t240.jpg)
In the summer I wear flip flops or the croc canvas loafers. In the winter it's a slip on boot of some sort. I'm not wearing anything with laces, it's too exhusting to have to tie your shoes every morning man.
Quote from: meekon5 on June 12, 2014, 09:18:28 AM
I used to wear combat boots all the time but got tired of setting off the chemical attack detectors on the local navy base every time I took them off after a hard day at work.
dude that was hilarious dang :D but yeah the Australian boots are good they are made of leather and have two air holes at the foot of the boot (that can be pluged) so that air can get in , i have never had foot odur problems in them :)
I'm a big fan of the Nike Free. http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/free-3-running-shoe/pid-688851 (http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/free-3-running-shoe/pid-688851). Super comfortable; great sock-liner; no seams; feels like you're not even wearing shoes. Best kicks I've had since the Air Huraches back in, shit, like 1992-ish.
I can't rock the sandals. Tried. Failed. Tried and failed again. I just feel naked. Plus it's weird when the heel goes "click" or "clomp" in your backstride.
Still searching for the right footwear, 40 odd years still no luck, I have not yet found my perfect shoe.
As far as a robe goes, yeah didn't need TBL to tell me I dig hanging in a bathrobe. Except for the Jellies, I was dressing like the Dude long before the movie. Hell, I even crashed my shitbox car into a dumpster, back in '92, while drinking a beer and doin a J. That's why that scene cracks me up so much.
But no, the clothes don't make the Dude, a Dude wears the clothes that are right for themselves, what ever makes you feel Dudely is the right outfit.
IMHDO
It's moccasins or barefeet for me.
since retiring I mostly wear "Aqua Shoes"....I call them my Ninja shoes...very cheap and very comfortable. I don't care for anything between my toes. 8)
;D(http://dudeism.com/smf/Themes/default/images/post/thumbup.gif) These work for me...
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/z/bf4AAOxyrM5TJHOg/$_57.JPG)
for the making of the best movie of all time staring the dude they wanted I'm to wear sandals but at the Time are brother ( figureitively speaking ) had back pain and so I've hear the only thing that didn't hurt his back and that was dude was his own pair of jelly sandals now they could have been uncomfortable for his feet but he had to help his back so your probably right up there with the dude in how comfortable or uncomfortable they are so if you really want to be dude where sandals or whatever's comfortable that doesn't support big corrupt horrible companies take er easy man