Does a stylish yet comfortable summer sandal type shoe exist? Alternative to flip flops

[wetsand]

'stylish yet comfortable' may be an oxymoron.

I would like a shoe/sandal in between flip fops and heeled strappy day sandals. Comfy enough to walk a mile to school in. Does such a thing exist? Do you have any recommendations?

[Rockchick1984]

I tend to wear gladiator type sandals, flip flops feel too much like beach wear for me!

[snowgal]

I love the Merrell range of summer sandals, they are super comfortable and don't look granny-ish. I have a pair similar to this

[foxysocks]

i just got a pair of sam edelman gigis. they have a padded sole and a little strap around the back so they are a bit more held on than normal flipflops, and smarter too. haven't worn them on the school run yet but am planning on it when it warms up....

[wetsand]

Hm, something more supportive than the sam edelman gigis but perhaps a little prettier than the Merrells.. I'm also wary of straps around the ankle emphasising my cankles!

[TheYoniOfYawn]

A pair of the prettier Birkinstocks?

[MrsBungle]

I think the one strap birkenstocks are nice I live in them in the Summer

I find them very comfortable.

[HolyMackerel]

I got some lovely "walking" sandals from TK Maxx last summer - could be worth a try in there? They're green strappy and v v comfy, can't remember the make sorry but TK Maxx tend to be good for this sort of thing!

[GreenShadow]

TKMaxx were selling quite a lot of Earth Spirit sandals last summer - was it this kind of thing HolyMackerel

[spooktrain]

You could have a look at El Naturalista. They are MUCH nicer in the flesh, I promise and there are loads of different colours and styles

[Gillybobs]

No pointing and laughing please, Ive just bought these Liberty Print sandals from Clarks. They have a specially cushioned insole, they feel amazing on, I swear I could walk miles in them (have bought them for trip to NYC so I bloomin better be able to walk miles in them)

www.clarks.co.uk/p/20354420

[wetsand]

Something like this, but not metallic..? www.clarks.co.uk/p/20343902

[Juniperdewdropofbrandy]

Love these. Rather expensive so would hope they'd last?

[Juniperdewdropofbrandy]

Lotus sandals there are different colours of this one. I love Lotus and can vouch for the comfort.

[Juniperdewdropofbrandy]

More.

[Plumpcious]

I've found Moshulu sandals comfortable.

[HolyMackerel]

GreenShadow I have just had a look they are Karrimor - this sort of thing but not quite as chunky in green. Look a lot nicer on than that picture suggests and as comfy as trainers.

[Juniperdewdropofbrandy]

They look nice Plumpcious. No store near to me have you bought them online before? Wondering what the sizes are like?

[DewDr0p]

Last summer I had some floral print one-strap Birkenstocks which definitely fulfilled the comfy part of your brief - not sure if they are stylish enough?

I also have some ancient wedges which are surprisingly comfortable. I do the school run in them anyway!

[wetsand]

Love some of the moshulu sandals!