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To ask about shandals?

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LeaveTaking · 11/04/2025 07:29

I love a shandal, mountain warehouse particularly.

BUT! Is there an actual sandal you find comfy for all day walking in the sun?

Which might look a bit better with a summer dress…

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Trumpsgoneloco · 11/04/2025 09:08

I have got these

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LeaveTaking · 11/04/2025 09:08

I can’t reply to everyone but some great suggestions, thank you.

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aCatCalledFawkes · 11/04/2025 09:08

OMG, I'm 47 this year and the idea of wearing these makes me feel so old. I would rather wear a pair of decent trainers than these.

NewPapaGuinea · 11/04/2025 09:08

I instantly thought it was where Sean Connery goes on holiday

PuggyPuggyPuggy · 11/04/2025 09:06

curious79 · 11/04/2025 08:23

Comfort - no idea

Look good with a summer dress - these wouldn’t look good with a bin bag. They are 100% practical wear

Would look good in a bin bag though 😆

Trumpsgoneloco · 11/04/2025 09:06

Is it a bad time to confess my kids also wear them. … we’re very outdoorsy people.

better start saving for therapy!

DJSteves · 11/04/2025 09:06

Yep I like my DM sandals

Projectme · 11/04/2025 09:06

theressomanytinafeysicouldbe · 11/04/2025 08:35

Just googled it as I had not clue.

I'm on the fence OP, actually I quite like the north face ones! But I don't think they are my kind of thing.

How about something like these:

https://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/brand/skechers/gw-flx-sndl-ld99-220714#colcode=22071403

https://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/brand/ugg/golden-glow-sandals-129793#colcode=12979340

https://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/brand/dr-martens/gryphon-sandals-111443#colcode=11144315

I have the DM sandals - gamechanger....so comfy!

OP have a nosy at FitFlop too. Pricey but some nice comfy stylish sandals on there

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LeaveTaking · 11/04/2025 09:05

Topbird29 · 11/04/2025 09:04

I quite like merrell for comfort - but not very pretty. I hav3 also got trespass kimbra - look good with a dress, and comfy enough to wear all day / walk to work and back in (half hour each way)

I do really like the Kimbra, thanks!

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Trumpsgoneloco · 11/04/2025 09:05

Revolting

AchillesAndPatroclus · 11/04/2025 09:05

Well thanks for the clarification @LeaveTaking because I’ve read this whole thread thinking that you were very attached to these monstrosities!

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LeaveTaking · 11/04/2025 09:04

QuillBill · 11/04/2025 09:03

Ordinary sandals

https://www.johnlewis.com/toms-sloane-leather-sandals/p111603956

Now those are lovely but would also stay on, thank you!

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Topbird29 · 11/04/2025 09:04

I quite like merrell for comfort - but not very pretty. I hav3 also got trespass kimbra - look good with a dress, and comfy enough to wear all day / walk to work and back in (half hour each way)

QuillBill · 11/04/2025 09:03

Ordinary sandals

https://www.johnlewis.com/toms-sloane-leather-sandals/p111603956

Feeltoooldtostudybutdoingitanyway · 11/04/2025 09:01

All this hate seems over the top! And the idea that you would only wear them for a full day's walking & therefore never with a dress is odd. I wear dresses on full day hikes & I wear walking sandals when out all day on holiday whether exploring a town or going on a coastal hike because I like my feet & don't want to ruin them for the sake of looking a tiny bit more coordinated.

I do try & find ones that aren't super ugly but surely any holiday/summer sandal needs to be practical. Unless you are literally just strolling to the pool side or heading out for dinner, sandals need to be comfy enough for a variety of things.

Trespass Sandals

Teva sandal

xero sandals

Sorry haven't posted links in a while so can't remember how to make them short, have tried but don't know if it will work

Trespass Womens Leather Sandals Kimbra

Step into style with the Trespass Kimbra women's leather sandals. Crafted for comfort and elegance, these sandals are perfect for any occasion. Shop now!

https://www.trespass.com/kimbra-women-s-leather-sandals?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADtpGvdYaOuc7ugc0Jidgjg3S8Htd&gclid=CjwKCAjw--K_BhB5EiwAuwYoysL6j8U1EpytuZx7_4bOVY2ZttAFJR-GQDDkBxIQH87iqEOYvaaoDRoC8xcQAvD_BwE#color_code=Buck&size_legacy=39

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LeaveTaking · 11/04/2025 09:00

ThatsNotMyTeen · 11/04/2025 09:00

I didn’t know they were called Shandals. Therefore I didn’t realise i actually have a pair 😆 mine are Keen ones, they are ugly yet comfortable but I only wear them on UK beach holidays.

You are not alone! But we’re mostly alone. 😂

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Theorderoftime · 11/04/2025 09:00

I bought my DS a pair of mountain sandals when he was 8. He took one look at them and said “I’m not wearing those, they’re worser than a dress” 😆

butterpuffed · 11/04/2025 09:00

TequilaAndPickles · 11/04/2025 08:41

They're all dreadful, plus I'm outraged at the word shandal, so it's a no from me.

I agree,they're vile, open trainers . so they should be called trandals .

ThatsNotMyTeen · 11/04/2025 09:00

I didn’t know they were called Shandals. Therefore I didn’t realise i actually have a pair 😆 mine are Keen ones, they are ugly yet comfortable but I only wear them on UK beach holidays.

QuillBill · 11/04/2025 08:59

LeaveTaking · 11/04/2025 07:29

I love a shandal, mountain warehouse particularly.

BUT! Is there an actual sandal you find comfy for all day walking in the sun?

Which might look a bit better with a summer dress…

What do you mean by all day walking in the sun? Just round a city or pottering about with everyday life shops/walking dog/dentist? Or up hills and over streams?

I have monstrous walking sandals that I wear if I’m walking the dog for a few hours in the forest or at the beach but if if I was going to Edinburgh for the day for example I’d just wear my ordinary sandals. To me ordinary sandals are leather decent quality sandals.

reelcat · 11/04/2025 08:58

I have now found a shoe that is on par with the ugliness of crocs and makes me want to throw up in my mouth. Not what I needed at breakfast time!

EcruCardigan · 11/04/2025 08:58

Thought it was a typo! I have some but not worn them yet. I usually wear Crocs on the beach.

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LeaveTaking · 11/04/2025 08:57

But thanks to everyone for the suggestions!

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LeaveTaking · 11/04/2025 08:56

Ok everybody, turns out I am wearing walking sandals and not shandals.

I thought that was their name!

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Aparecium · 11/04/2025 08:55

I have a pair of shandals. I've had several over the years. The only time they come out of the wardrobe is for scrambling on rocky beaches or in rivers. They are hideous to walk far in. Everything chafes. Grit and pebbles get inside and aren't easy to knock out without taking the shoes off.

The sandals I wear to walk all day in are Birkenstocks. TBH I don't get the love for the Arizona model, but Mayari and Taormina are beautiful and comfortable.

If you are used to wearing Birkenstocks you can just step in and go. If not, you'll need to get your feet used to them by wearing them for increasing periods over a week or two.