Qantas Club Dress Standards...Stubbies, singlet and thongs....What the???

[Pushka]

So the issue is the strap between the toe. No need for a heel strap as long as the toe strap isnt there. Simply a weird differentiation point. Scuffs are ok.

 

[love_the_life]

So the issue is the strap between the toe. No need for a heel strap as long as the toe strap isnt there. Simply a weird differentiation point. Scuffs are ok.

Perhaps QF call them the more upscale 'slides'. That said, I do see a toe divider on Christine Anu's sandals, or maybe that is considered a toe strap instead???? Lunacy QF.

 

[medhead]

Can't 100% agree. In general yes. In particular the clown who spiked a marshmallow at the chocolate fountain yesterday, ate it and then spiked another marshmallow with the same stick needs to be shot. Even if he didn't finger the food. But there are some fooditems that can easier be retrieved by hand, without touching any remaining food item. E.g. Bread rolls.

And since I'm ranting ..... anyone, yes anyone, who touches food with their fingers from the food buffet should be kicked out, no exceptions.

 

[DC3]

Looks like a strangulated big toe, in post 1259.

 

[DC3]

Yeah - I am a barefoot person too ....

I hope that didn't include going barefoot on the Champs Elysees when you chased lycra-wearing men.

Although last time I was there, the doggie-doo on the foot paths seemed to be pretty minimal.



Edit: I never cease to be amazed at barefoot people ambling down the street. Imagine what is on their soles and squishing between the toes.

 

[DC3]

Clearest example of 'Corporate Lunacy' I have ever seen! No doubt some clown here will sooner or later make some reference to an 'Irish joke'!

Not to mention the foot fetish.

 

[medhead]

The hipster beard discussion is reminding me of a meme comparing male and female hair trends since the 1970s that I recent saw.

 

[blackcat20]

So the issue is the strap between the toe. No need for a heel strap as long as the toe strap isnt there. Simply a weird differentiation point. Scuffs are ok.

Weird, because a lot of dressy sandals and strappy heels have the bit between the toe. Most of mine do as I find them more stable on my feet... Going to have to find a pair without the toe bit for friday I think...

 

[Pushka]

I hope that didn't include going barefoot on the Champs Elysees when you chased lycra-wearing men.

Although last time I was there, the doggie-doo on the foot paths seemed to be pretty minimal.



Edit: I never cease to be amazed at barefoot people ambling down the street. Imagine what is on their soles and squishing between the toes.

Ooh la la. Merci non.

But we did find an area where I didnt even want to walk there in shoes. And people eating at the pavement nearby. Blech.

Weird, because a lot of dressy sandals and strappy heels have the bit between the toe. Most of mine do as I find them more stable on my feet... Going to have to find a pair without the toe bit for friday I think...

That ruling makes no sense. I have a cute pair of dressy sandals that have the toe strap - a wedge heel, and back strap but surely the toe strap wouldn't cause any issues?

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Weird, because a lot of dressy sandals and strappy heels have the bit between the toe. Most of mine do as I find them more stable on my feet... Going to have to find a pair without the toe bit for friday I think...

An example where less [shoe] is clearly more [club entrance]

 

[Archphoto]

It kind of reminds me of a discussion used whilst discussing when a nude photograph is "coughographic" or just a "nude": "I can't exactly describe it, but I know it (cough) when I see it!"

Guess QF are using similar - "I know what "thongs" are, but I can't ban them until I see them."

 

[love_the_life]

Weird, because a lot of dressy sandals and strappy heels have the bit between the toe. Most of mine do as I find them more stable on my feet... Going to have to find a pair without the toe bit for friday I think...

But why should you have to, that's the question.

 

[blackcat20]

But why should you have to, that's the question.

I agree, but I'd also rather not suffer the embarrassment of being rejected.

 

[love_the_life]

I agree, but I'd also rather not suffer the embarrassment of being rejected.

Yes, they have you over something of a barrel, so in the interests of less grief probably easier to buy the shoes.

 

[amaroo]

Yes, they have you over something of a barrel, so in the interests of less grief probably easier to buy the shoes.

Or, fly Virgin.

 

[love_the_life]

Or, fly Virgin.

That's a novel idea

 

[Flying mermaid]

I must remember that one.


Edit: Will we get to hear how this went:

Just back from sydney and happy to contribute (just no arguing), although I am itching to reply to Rooflyer. .

No problems with sandals at all - did examine the pictures at the airport and my sandals are clearly within allowable guidelines as probably are sandals without a back strap! all too hard! I couldn't see a mention of a tracksuit as not being allowed, but when I was chatting to the lady at the desk in the business lounge she said tracksuits would only be allowed if worn as part of a sports team uniform. Incidentally she thought it was all very silly and wasn't looking forward to enforcing it.

Another thought - nowhere on the Qantas site as part of the blurb on domestic business class tickets are the rules mentioned. Only as part of the Qantas club access, so Qantas either needs to update that info, or allow people accessing the lounge as part of class of service to wear thongs

 

[Flying mermaid]

I wear them quite often. I'd much rather be barefoot all the time but thats usually frowned upon.

I was once called "the bare footed programmer". I used to kick my sandals off under the desk, forget I had done it and go wandering around bare foot. Those were the days (1970s) - if you were a really good IT person, you could be as eccentric as you liked and nobody cared. Oh wait - you still can if you work for Google

 

[russ]

Thanks to QF for defining the dress code so specifically. Now I know exactly what to look for.

If you see me peering down at people's toes and heels, it's not because I have a foot fetish, I'm just trying to work out whether or not I am offended.

 

[blackcat20]

Just back from sydney and happy to contribute (just no arguing), although I am itching to reply to Rooflyer. .

No problems with sandals at all - did examine the pictures at the airport and my sandals are clearly within allowable guidelines as probably are sandals without a back strap! all too hard! I couldn't see a mention of a tracksuit as not being allowed, but when I was chatting to the lady at the desk in the business lounge she said tracksuits would only be allowed if worn as part of a sports team uniform. Incidentally she thought it was all very silly and wasn't looking forward to enforcing it.

Another thought - nowhere on the Qantas site as part of the blurb on domestic business class tickets are the rules mentioned. Only as part of the Qantas club access, so Qantas either needs to update that info, or allow people accessing the lounge as part of class of service to wear thongs

Did your sandals have a toe divide?