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Comfiest non ugly sandals for cloven hooves with split heels

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Aberforthsgoat · 04/06/2020 14:09

I have hideous feet with hard skin that cracks and bleeds, am working on sorting them out but all my sandals and shoes seem to make them worse as they aren't cushioned enough under the heel

Can anyone recommend some comfy sandals that don't make your eyes bleed? :)

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LakeTittyHaHa · 04/06/2020 15:04

You could try the Forever Comfort range from Next, they have some nice sandals this season

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stringbean · 04/06/2020 19:25

Not a sandal recommendation, but came on to suggest Flexitol Heel Balm - it's sorted mine out!

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Goldenphoenix · 05/06/2020 20:55

I was going to recommend Flexitol heel balm too, the stuff is miraculous!

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princessbear80 · 05/06/2020 21:04

I have the same problem OP. Even with Flexitol twice a day, and scrubbing with a Newton sponge, the wrong sandals can leave my heels in shreds after an hour. I’ve found sandals with an enclosed heel are better than most, but they are few and far between. I found a nice pair from Grattan last year. The brand was Tamaris.

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princessbear80 · 05/06/2020 21:08
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Aisforharlot · 05/06/2020 22:11

I have a really pretty metallic pair from echo that suit my fussy, wider feet.

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EarlLeighIndamornin · 05/06/2020 23:12

I've just been looking at fit flop as I haven't had any for yonks and I used to love them - their range is huge now and they have lots of different sandal styles. They have different types of sole beds now too, some more cushioned than the originals.

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Aberforthsgoat · 06/06/2020 23:52

Thanks for the suggestions
Sadly flexitol doesn't work for me either I truly have demon feet.
I'll check out the brands suggested - had forgotten fitflop existed!

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goose1964 · 06/06/2020 23:58

No sandal recommendation but have you tried a foot mask, it's like do other but instead of peeling the skin off it really moisturiser and had better effects on my feet than footner.

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bestbefore · 07/06/2020 00:07

@Aisforharlot have you been to a chiropodist? Might not be able to at the moment but they can work wonders! I have also had awful feet in the past but much better now.

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Anon22 · 07/06/2020 00:17

Sorry, not a sandal suggestion.
Try silicone heel socks? I wear mine in the evening/overnight but you can also get them in a flesh colour which you could wear during the day. You can use them with or without foot cream.

Mine came from Amazon about 18 months ago, cost about £2. (Also did an amazing job of helping my heels to peel after I did a footer type treatment).

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MoltonSilver · 07/06/2020 00:41

Do you think is it worth discussing it with your dr.? Your heels really shouldn't be bleeding.

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Tartyflette · 07/06/2020 00:44

DH swears by Boots own brand healing cream for feet. Sorted his cracked heels out in a week.

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SpeckledyHen · 07/06/2020 05:13

Bare feet and sandals are the very worst thing for my feet . Split heals and underneath the big toe . I can’t wait to be back in socks and boots . The only thing that I can wear comfortably in the warm weather that don’t split my skin are Sketchers 😡 but it is bliss .

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dairyfairies · 07/06/2020 07:48

I get deep cracks. What sorts it quickly is coconut oil on, plastic bag and sock over it and leave it overnight.

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lockdownalli · 07/06/2020 08:30

To be honest if you have open wounds on your feet you probably shouldn't be wearing sandals Sad

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bestbefore · 08/06/2020 15:35

And I also recommend these...no easy to use but amazing!

Comfiest non ugly sandals for cloven hooves with split heels
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SirVixofVixHall · 08/06/2020 16:00

Gabor, or Hotter. I always thought of Hotter as being rather frumpy, but very stylish best friend has the Tourist sandals in vivid yellow and they look stunning on her . They are also very soft and padded underfoot.

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FinallyHere · 08/06/2020 16:10

A fellow cloven hoofed creature here uses

https://www.gehwol.com/en/footcareproducts/

The blue foot balm when all going well, there are others for more serious conditions. Slather on your feet in the evening and put on socks to sleep in. Enjoy.

Oh yes, and regular chiropodist once all this is over.

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