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Sandals for schlepping for miles around city streets

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 18/04/2015 21:05

Any recs? Tan, black or grey and as comfortable as humanly possible without looking like my gran would wear them. Absolutely no to Fitflops, Ecco, or anything that looks as if Millets might sell it. Not totally flat, and ideally with some nice squidginess in them. Not flip flops and no toe post. Must have straps and not just be slider things or mules.

No more than £60 and would prefer less, as they'll get wrecked quite quickly.

I may well be asking the impossible.

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bigTillyMint · 18/04/2015 21:09

BirkiesSmile

polyhymnia · 18/04/2015 21:13

Birkies are reall hard not floppy. Might be worth looking at Geox.

polyhymnia · 18/04/2015 21:13

Really!

SpiritOfTheRitz · 18/04/2015 21:14

Rieker? They are super comfortable.

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bigTillyMint · 18/04/2015 21:15

But Birkies are sooooo comfortable!

NormHonal · 18/04/2015 21:18

Saltwater Sandals.

polyhymnia · 18/04/2015 21:19

Lots of people think so. But for me they were too hard.

SirChenjin · 18/04/2015 21:20

Watching with interest...

Ozne · 18/04/2015 21:20

Naot natural footcare have some very nice 'city' type sandals. Excellent shaped soles and comfortable uppers, stylish and great choice of colours.

They aren't all that easy to find in the UK, and they're pricey, but worth it in my experience. I am evangelical about the pair I have now, which were the result of a long search for something comfortable but not either ugly or hiking type sandals.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 18/04/2015 21:22

Gertie - I've posted those on here several times, because I am a bit in love with them. But they are not squishy enough for current needs. I might get them for work instead.

I hate Birkies - too wide for me, and hard and I just don't like the look of them either tbh.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 18/04/2015 21:23

Oh and real highstreet shops only please. Clarks would be ideal but I haven't seen anything on there that I really like the look of.

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Bombinate · 18/04/2015 21:24

Saltwaters are amazing.

trickyex · 18/04/2015 21:29

www.clarks.co.uk/p/26107056
These look nice I think

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 18/04/2015 21:32

Don't like those, Trick. They look like RE teacher shoes circa 1977.

Not find of Saltwaters either.

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TelephoneIgnoringMachine · 18/04/2015 21:33

Ok so these are flat but they are lovely & they do come in a tan colour. I just bought some in the brown today. Other stockists are available - I believe Selfridges for example.

m.houseoffraser.co.uk/Steve+Madden+Flute+sm+leather+huarache+sandals/D561868,default,pd.html

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 18/04/2015 21:35

I like those, Telephone, but I need the squidginess for pavement pounding cushioning.

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trickyex · 18/04/2015 21:36

These are less chunky and get good reviews for comfort
www.clarks.co.uk/p/20358281

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 18/04/2015 21:43

Yes, they look better. Thank you. I suppose it would depend what they were worn with as to whether they could be okay or not.

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traviata · 18/04/2015 21:44

may I ask, why not ecco? I love these and these.

traviata · 18/04/2015 21:45
TelephoneIgnoringMachine · 18/04/2015 21:47

Aha. You looked at Merrell? Admittedly, they do mostly have the "walking sandal" look, but a lot of them are a lot more attractive than the selection at Millets! I have a pair I got on a beach holiday about 7 years ago & have worn a lot, including in the sea, they are still going strong.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 18/04/2015 21:48

Don't like those sorry, Traviata. And they are v expensive too.

No to Merrell.

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BillStickersIsInnocent · 18/04/2015 22:02

These in tan?. Yes moshulu has some really frumpy styles but these are ok and very comfy.

BelindaAllWorkedOut · 18/04/2015 22:04

Can you track down any Sam Edelman on Yoox or the like? They are always padded. My Adenas are, I think, my most comfy shoes. The padding is bliss. M&S might have some good options, too?

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