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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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steff13 · 13/04/2025 17:43

Crocs makes sandals and they're very comfortable and they have a lot of different styles and they look cute with dresses. At least some of them do.

sassyclassyandsmartassy · 13/04/2025 17:36

Never heard of shandies so this fascinated me. Well OP, it could be worse, you could be wearing Crocs, but it’s only marginally better! Sorry, but, not for me either. Have a look at Sketchers, there are some good options and they are comfy.

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 13/04/2025 12:26

Backagainformorepunishment · 11/04/2025 07:42

I'd never even heard of a shandal: I thought it was a typo.

Having googled them I see they are a summer version of trainers. And pretty ugly looking.

I can't stand this fashion for wearing trainers with dresses so even if they are comfortable they would be a total non starter for me.

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I'd not heard of them either, I thought it must be a posting by Sean Connery.

dudsville · 13/04/2025 12:04

I didn't know this product had a name. My DH wore a pair for a few summers. I was never a fan, but his body, his choice. I was glad when he discovered a fault in the design - the multiple little splits in the shoe lets in lots of irritating bits and pieces - and finally stopped wearing them.

AuntieAgnesPoodle · 13/04/2025 12:03

Maaate · 13/04/2025 10:12

Exactly, there seems to be a trend recently of creating portmanteaus for things which already have a name.

Jorts is another one that irks me. They're denim shorts FFS.

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Shouldn't that be Dorts?

AuntieAgnesPoodle · 13/04/2025 11:59

ClearPinkPlum · 11/04/2025 13:07

you'd all hate my Merrell sandals then
https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/105124/merrell-women-s-kahuna-iii-sandals-105124

Had a look at these, even the people who buy them say things like "Usually this kind of sandal has as much style as a perm" and complain that they could look a bit more um, normal.

I am enjoying all the horror and revulsion expressed for something practical that's not going to hurt you when you put it on your feet. It's very entertaining

NoisySwan · 13/04/2025 11:54

shackets, and now shandals. The fashion world never fails to excite me!

Coco1379 · 13/04/2025 10:15

Hotter do some comfy sandals now - they used to look ’obviously Hotter’ but my daughter has started buying them so guess they cannot be too old ladyish

Maaate · 13/04/2025 10:12

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.

Exactly, there seems to be a trend recently of creating portmanteaus for things which already have a name.

Jorts is another one that irks me. They're denim shorts FFS.

BBW53 · 13/04/2025 10:08

Merrell do really nice sandals that are comfortable enough to walk in all day
www.merrell.com/UK/en_GB/merrell-sandals/

Rollergirl999 · 13/04/2025 10:04

They are the fugliest shoes ever. I’m in my 60s and would not be seen dead in them

CleaningAngel · 13/04/2025 09:07

I thought this was a typo so googled them...its a no from me they're foul, and expensive. Think the need to be dedicated to the bad fashion ideas of history together with the 80s shell suit!!

To ask about shandals?
Sillysoggysheep · 13/04/2025 09:02

I have Ecco Off-road sandals. They're expensive at £130 but shop around on eBay for bargains. They look good with shorts, dresses and skirts and can be worn comfortably without socks.

CheshireDing · 13/04/2025 06:59

I too thought it was a typo , googled it and it's a company in Wales. They are very ugly though 🤣

Flossy1985 · 13/04/2025 06:36

Best sandals I have are my dr martens mine are 5yr old and still look brand new. Give them a try lots of colours and styles plus go with anything!!! 😁

AuntieAgnesPoodle · 13/04/2025 02:26

JudgeJ · 11/04/2025 10:25

I thought I needed Specsavers when I saw the prices, £565 couldn't be right, could it??? Remind me of when my late mother had really bad bunions, many years ago, and Dad cut her shoes to make her comfortable!

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There was some special edition ones for £1500 ...

Mind you, after I stared at them in fascinated horror for about five minutes I became obsessed, and wanted some. How fortunate that I don't have £600 or so to spend on footwear.

Violinist64 · 13/04/2025 02:24

I will be absolutely flamed here but Hotter have a good range of well-made, comfortable sandals that last for years. Not all their designs look like something your granny would turn her nose up at. I think their Tourist sandals will fit the bill for you. I like and wear their Sol sandals but, if you are sporty/outdoorsy, they are probably not strong enough.

Frozenpeace · 13/04/2025 00:40

beautifuldaytosavelives · 12/04/2025 23:26

They are literally the ugliest things I’ve ever seen. Sorry. Also with pp’s who say having children doesn’t mean you have to dress just so you’re not naked. Birkenstocks. Miles and miles of stylish comfort.

Personally I find Birkenstocks pretty ugly. There's a degree of subjectivity in what looks nice

I don't like the look of the sandals but if people are doing long walks then they are far better of prioritising comfort and practicality and not giving any thought to style.

I used to do an active sport and never gave a moments thought to what I looked like on the water. It was whatever would mean we stayed warm and could win the race . Style and beauty was for the after parties!

There's a time and a place for fashion and there's a reason there are always stories of Mountain rescue teams getting frustrated with what people wear to go hill walking.

namethisbird · 12/04/2025 23:27

orangegato · 11/04/2025 15:12

Thanks for making me literally choke on my tea.

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😂😂😂

They’re awful, who wears these? Women who have given up? Women who have no sense of style? Women who want to look frumpy?

OP you’re 40 you’re not dead yet find something a bit more fashionable.

Oh and I’m from northern England 🙂

beautifuldaytosavelives · 12/04/2025 23:26

They are literally the ugliest things I’ve ever seen. Sorry. Also with pp’s who say having children doesn’t mean you have to dress just so you’re not naked. Birkenstocks. Miles and miles of stylish comfort.

springbringshope · 12/04/2025 22:49

Fuck they are so ugly. I think I like them

TheCountofMountingCrispBags · 12/04/2025 22:42

ReggaetonLente · 12/04/2025 22:31

Currently dying of laughter - your description made me curious so I looked them up and this is exactly what they look like 🤣

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Thank you! Glad to have made you laugh!

ReggaetonLente · 12/04/2025 22:31

TheCountofMountingCrispBags · 11/04/2025 07:37

Had to google.
Tbh, I would not be seen dead in these. They look like a cartoon tramp's shoes; found in a skip, but the toe section has to be cut off because they are too small.
Quite a few threads about sandal in style and beauty at the moment, with some lovely examples

Currently dying of laughter - your description made me curious so I looked them up and this is exactly what they look like 🤣