Well as trendy as they might be, I still prefer boots otherwise you could end up like this - NSFW https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net...2_10152470743844467_1095381328554604772_n.jpg
Looks worse than it is In countries in Asia the gear lever is heel operated as well so you don't need to use the upper toe and can wear flip flops all day long
Most of the world is constructed by people wearing flip flops on building sites - just not in Europe.