mdusry

Are than any rules for flight attendant attire other than the uniform? I continue to be appalled at the assortment of innappropriate footwear these good ladies (the male FAs are so far not guilty on my flights) wear. I was pleasantly amazed a couple of weeks ago when all 3 female FAs had on leather shoes (one in flats, 2 in low heels), since I more and more often see them in hideous clogs or even Crocs, God help us. Yesterday took the cake on flt. 474 DFW-ATL, on which the FA in First was charming and efficient but wore--I kid you not--black & white basketball shoes, a la the Cat's Heads of my youth. I know the FAs are allegedly there for our safety, but is it really asking too much to make believe AA is not just a flying bus company?

ESpen36

I've seen many FAs who wear standard "dress" shoes while walking through the terminal but then switch into more comfortable shoes while on board. It makes sense to me, especially for female FAs who want to get out of their high heels and into flat or other comfortable footware. Why does it matter? I don't think it makes them any less professional.

oneant

I can see the OPs point, but I can also understand that an FA may want to express a bit of a personality through a small change in attire.

In the end, personally, I'm less interested in their appearance and more interested in their level of service.

brp

If someone's job requires them to be on their feet for large stretches of time, I see no problem with their wearing comfortable shoes, without regard to specific passengers' fashion sense. It certainly doesn't make the service any less palatable to me, or make things seem any more like a "bus."

Cheers.

Herb687

A flight attendant wearing crocs or the basketball shoes described by the OP would be very unprofessional.

oklAAhoma

Innappropriate footwear? Because it's not stylish enough for you?
Incredible!

FAs spend a great deal of time on their feet and I don't blame the ones who choose comfort over fashion. And honestly, if I could get a pre-flight drink and have my jacket hung on a regular basis, I wouldn't care if the FAs wore big pink bunny slippers on every flight.

ESpen36

Hear hear!!! ^^

MIKESILV

How do you know the OP is not a sales manager for the shoe department in Nordstroms?

mike

oklAAhoma

I hadn't thought of that, but you may be right.

aaflyer81

From a safety standpoint, if the flight attendant was forced to evacuate the cabin, which would you prefer: a flight attendant in 5 inch stilettos or comfortable shoes? Personally, I really do not care what footwear the flight attendant wears.

spanishflea

Can't say I have a problem with it or have ever really noticed it.

I do wonder what their manuals say about wearing shoes onboard though? I'm sure it must be covered?

On a slight tangent, I really like the aprons that they wear. They range from just having the FA's name on, to some quite funky designs!

After all I suppose, it is always the simple things...

Soames

FAs are hardly the only professionals on their feet hours on end. There are plenty of attractive, orthopaedic and comfortable alternatives to crocks and basketball shoes. Ask any podiatrist ~ it is entire possible to look well-dressed and in keeping with the uniform.

videomaker

Something wrong with Crocs? I'm not an FA, but I wear them all the time because they're so comfortable--and many people who are on their feet all day do the same.

(No, I don't work for or own stock in Crocs.)

oneant

I think what's really at issue here is whether or not an FA's footwear is actually important.

Philoj

I've always been surprised to see FA's in heels, considering the "safety" aspect of their flight.

However, Crocs are worse, from a safety point of view.

For both safety and appearance the best approach would be (non flammable) slacks and leather flats.