The whole experience was relaxing and awesome. It took care of some “debris” from a previous case of athletes foot that left my feet looking nothing like they did when I was a “20-something” and I was always getting comments from jealous women. I think I like the color because it shows I’m taking care of my feet and toes (I’m really not sure at this point why I like it, but I do). I know my wife and kids like the fact that they can get close to my feet again, and none of them have any issues with colored toes (of course other than the dog, I’m the only guy in the house).

Guys can now wear long hair, pierce ears (and other parts), get tattoo (of various sorts, in various locations) and no one bats an eye. “Spill” a little paint on your toenails and suddenly you’re an anathema. I don’t understand – and I really don’t care. I’m going to do it so long as I’m not hurting anyone and I enjoy it.

Puppy – What’s the name? : )

Anyway, this is something that interests me. I experienced my first pedicure maybe three years ago with my wife. It was very enjoyable, and so I have returned for many of them since.

I have had the opportunity to have my toenails polished as well, during one of the earlier pedicures we experienced together. We were on vacation and feeling quite relaxed and out of our ordinary environment. That particular time, she had chosen a very attractive blue polish that I really liked. So, we both decided to just go for it and have our toes done in a matching color.

I have to say that I was a bit nervous about it at first, but upon seeing the results, and enjoying many compliments from the customers and staff in the salon, I knew it had been the right decision.

Later, as she and I walked the shops and beach, people would come up to us and tell us that they really liked the look of our matching pedicures. It was quite an exhilerating experience, one that we liked enough to continue.

Since then, we have enjoyed a number of pedicures together, and yes, we have both had our toes painted to match again as well!

I think this blog hits close to home on this subject, and I really like the open attitude about. Thank you for bringing it up!

Ozzy – Very very cool. All you boys have nicer feet than I do. XD

Robyn – That sucks.

Anyway it’s good if you think so about colors, but then we’d need an other generation at least for this to be acceptable for men :p I’ll be six feet under then ^^

Mike – That’s awesome! E! is one of my favorite reds btw.

Katee – You feel that way because we live in a society that habitually represses men – it’s reverse sexism.

Kyosuke – I agree. But honestly, it’s changing for girls. I think it’s rare to find someone who isn’t from the Baby Boomer generation that thinks red nail polish is unacceptable. I think in one more generation girls will have complete freedom to wear whatever they want. (And don’t feel bad about Sarkosy, we’re just coming out of a dictatorship ourselves.)

Honey – I don’t do it either. Pretty much, I use a pumice stone and paint my toes but that’s about it. I hardly ever get professional pedis they are just too expensive.

Sylvia – It’s great to hear that more men are coming in!

Jake – I knew you’d like this post. : )

Dami – I agree about Jake’s feet, they look better than mind. It’s embarrassing lol.

Lynette – Reeeeeeeeeeeeach!!!

Jake – you have really nice feet, and coming from me (i hate feet) that’s a huge compliment. I looked through your flickr & i’m impressed!