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Ah, brighteyes, I hear ya! I can remember that sensation too. I find that the newer versions for adults are definitely designed appropriately, so you hopefully won't feel every pebble along the way!

-- Contributed by: Tsharma

I can remember my mom buying me a pair as a child I can not think of any shoes I hated more. They were uncomfortable to wear more than an hour or so. After wearing them for an hour or so it felt as if you were walking on a bed of hot coals. You felt every pebble and everything else your feet touched. I HATE JELLY SHOES! The may be cute but they hurt like the dickens.

-- Contributed by: brighteyes

Mubongo, this article wasn't written long ago - jellies are definitely still considered hot even now, much to the surprise (and delight!) of many. I've seen those high-end jellies you speak of - they're cute, but cheap versions look just as adorable!

-- Contributed by: Tsharma

I'm not sure when this article was written, but I wanted to chime in with my support for jellies too! They have made a big comeback from what I have seen around the city. Unfortunately, unlike when I was a kid, jellies are no longer the cheapest thing out there. With major designers such as BCBG MAXAZRIA, Stewart Weitzman, Marc Jacobs, Kate Spade, and Michael Kors designing, many styles are over $100. Yikes!

-- Contributed by: Mubongo

JellyLover, that is so cute! I have to say I love them too, despite the fact that some people tend to turn their noses at them. At the very least, they're enjoying their return to the spotlight right now. I had so many pairs when I was a kid that I positively wore out, just like you. I bet many of us have similar memories!

-- Contributed by: Tsharma

Ladies- jellies in my book are always going to be remembered as badass.

In my youth I hiked woods, jumped fences, and climbed trees donning them without fail.

At night each summer my sister and i would gleefully compare pretty dirt patterns on our feet before we washed them in the bathtub.

Just last year, before I went backpacking I bought a simple clear pair of peeptoe ballerina style jellies from Target and you know what? I wore them nearly everyday for two months of Central American adventure. Going shopping? Jellies! Going to dinner? Jellies? Going dancing? Jellies! They were my elegant go-to for everything. Instead of flip-flops- which can be a tripping hazard when running after buses with a pack on- jellies! Just like being barefoot- but prettier and minus the parasites. I say all hail the mighty jelly- like the rest of the classy flat family, why shouldn't they be here to stay?

Did I mention how not once did I get a blister?

-- Contributed by: JellyLover

That sounds so cute, Edie. Jellies were huge back in the '80s - it's so interesting to witness their revival now. I can recall wearing my own with frilly socks back in the old days!

-- Contributed by: Tsharma

HI! im fifteen and go to a school ithout a uniform. everyday i have worn jellies and been innundated with people asking where i got them from. they are comfortable and look damn good. when it got cold i paired them with some frilly socks or thick wool tights for the real kindegarten look. JELLIES RULE

-- Contributed by: Edie

Isn't that the truth, Julia! They are still comfy to wear during summer, even if they don't end up enjoying the same popularity they experienced during the '80s.

-- Contributed by: Tsharma

Jelly shoes are back...just slightly modified

-- Contributed by: Julia

Liz, thanks for sharing that! It's true - jelly shoes, while perhaps not the height of fashion, serve a much more important purpose in hot climates. They are excellent all-purpose shoes because they provide comfort and allow the feet to breathe, which is very important! Thanks again for sharing. Maybe more people will consider donating their own shoes if they know it's going to such a good cause.

-- Contributed by: Tsharma

Phobe, that's not surprising! Some people are resurrecting their old jelly shoes (if they still fit, that is), while others are heading out and buying new pairs. No one would have guessed they'd make a comeback - the best thing you can tell people is to grab a pair during the summer when they are more widely available.

-- Contributed by: Tsharma

Hello, I am currently in West Africa and jelly shoes are extremely popular here - mostly for young men working on public transport or doing manual labour, for children, and for street children known as talibe. Some of the shoes are second hand coming from Europe/the US, but a lot are new - sold on markets and on the streets for about 50 pence (UK pounds). I'm not talking about the sparkly ones, but about white or transparent ones. They seem to be very practical for walking on sandy streets and for allowing your feet to breathe in the heat. Just thought I'd let you know...!

-- Contributed by: Liz

well i really like them they are so comfy and pretty they match with everything and i love them everybody asks me where i got and trully i dont know........

-- Contributed by: phobe
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