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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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BobbyBiscuits · 11/04/2025 20:03

I actually don't understand. I did look it up, but it seems to be just a trainer with holes in the sides?! To me it looks preposterous!
Apparently scholls are back in fashion, they're doing a Collab with Balenciaga?! Lol.
So maybe go down that route. But even just a Birkenstock is comfy enough to walk a fair bit in. Anything but the bloody shandal!

FoodieToo · 11/04/2025 19:48

LeaveTaking · 11/04/2025 08:10

I think I’ve found a gateway sandal to help me move from shandals. 😁

I wouldn't allow my 84 year old mum wear these .

Janie143 · 11/04/2025 19:31

As PP have suggested Tresspass Kimbra are the most comfy sandles I've ever bought. I have walked for hours in them with no issues at all. Got a pair in each colour. Tempted to buy 2 more pairs for when my current ones wear out.

Gretnaglebe · 11/04/2025 18:58

Lordy me, I wear Skechers with impunity, but these abominations are a step too far

Reallyyyyyy · 11/04/2025 18:34

Why was my link hidden? They where leather sandals 🤣

DeedsNotDiddums · 11/04/2025 18:29

Thank you for this!! I like them but didn't know there was a word for them, so could never properly search for them!!

Azureshores · 11/04/2025 16:59

thinktwice36 · 11/04/2025 16:41

Mother of god. Never unseeing these.

https://www.shandals.co.uk/shop-als-collection

Shandals for gnomes.

GiggleWiggle246 · 11/04/2025 16:37

Have a look at the GoldenGlow Uggs. They’re really comfy and give lots of support and are quite stylish IMO.

ErrolTheDragon · 11/04/2025 16:36

cardibach · 11/04/2025 16:04

This is what you get when you google for shandals

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I DuckDuckGo’ed and got those but also the link to the Shandals site.

mrstreacle · 11/04/2025 16:07

I live in Free Spirit and Skechers sandals in summer and Heavenly feet boots in winter. All incredibly comfortable for my knackered arthritic feet and last for years

cardibach · 11/04/2025 16:04

ErrolTheDragon · 11/04/2025 15:50

It seems it depends whether we’re talking about Shandals https://www.shandals.co.uk or ‘toe covered sandals’ which may perhaps be violating a registered trademark.

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This is what you get when you google for shandals

To ask about shandals?
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LeaveTaking · 11/04/2025 15:56

I know right.

I can’t help but wonder what the hidden or deleted posts said!

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surreygirl1987 · 11/04/2025 15:55

LeaveTaking · 11/04/2025 08:16

Early 40s.

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

Goodness though, I didn’t realise they provoked quite such a reaction.

Mumsnet might be relieved to hear my shandals actually snapped, hence making the change. I cannot wear them even if I wanted to.

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I don't know why people are being weird about this - they're no uglier than most of the 'fashion' people generally wear. Basically trainers, for the summer, right? I've seen then on kids but not adults. Nothing wrong with them though. Go for it.

Tummelthecat · 11/04/2025 15:54

Honestly anyone would think you were advocating killing and eating kittens!! If shandals rock your boat, go buy another pair and never mind the fashion police!

ErrolTheDragon · 11/04/2025 15:50

cardibach · 11/04/2025 15:15

I’m not a fan of them, but scandals have a toe section…they just have ‘holes’ along the sides…

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It seems it depends whether we’re talking about Shandals https://www.shandals.co.uk or ‘toe covered sandals’ which may perhaps be violating a registered trademark.

mathanxiety · 11/04/2025 15:44

ShowOfHands · 11/04/2025 10:40

I do wonder at S&B threads.

I'm a teacher and the students complain about uniform a lot and while I don't necessarily agree with school uniform overall, I do point out that it reduces bullying. We had a massive problem a few years ago with people bullying boys who wore shorts and they were shamed into wearing trousers and feeling uncomfortable. The cry was always "I wouldn't be seen dead in shorts" and we tackled it robustly and now shorts are worn by at least half of the boys in summer and nobody says a word about them.

I know people on MN are trying to be hilarious and most posters won't feel miserable hearing the asides, but the snide digs do sometimes give me pause.

"Unpretty"? "Ugly"? When exactly are women going to be allowed to have hobbies and be comfortable doing them without worrying about meeting a beauty standard. Or just wearing shoes they like.

I actually believe the opposite is true - the culture of conformity in schools makes it less safe for women especially to wear whatever the heck they want to. It conditions everyone in a school to focus on clothing and it conditions girls and women especially to expect and accept that their appearance is up for judgement by all and sundry.

mathanxiety · 11/04/2025 15:35

Keens and Teva style footwear are the shandals of choice around here for every age group (apart from teenagers who live in birkenstocks and slides). They're ideal for all sorts of weather and environments - beach, boat, supermarket...

Reallyyyyyy · 11/04/2025 15:33

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mathanxiety · 11/04/2025 15:30

LeaveTaking · 11/04/2025 08:10

I think I’ve found a gateway sandal to help me move from shandals. 😁

I like them! I think they look great. They would be great for your lifestyle.

As an aside, you'd fit right in in my neck of the woods in your shandals (UMC area of US). Most women wear far more casual clothes and footwear here than in the UK. I personally think what passes for casual in the UK veers too far toward dressy and ends up looking like neither fish nor fowl.

KeenGreen · 11/04/2025 15:17

Who knew practical summer footwear could cause so much controversy?

I don’t own a Shandal or equivalents
I love Birkenstocks or wear rocket dog trainers in the summer. Not much a fan of many sandals. Especially flip flops which are quite frankly something the devil dreamed up.

But OP - you do you! Rock the shandal or walking sandal or whatever category it fits in. Wear them pride! Safe in the comfortableness.

cardibach · 11/04/2025 15:15

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

I’m not a fan of them, but scandals have a toe section…they just have ‘holes’ along the sides…

orangegato · 11/04/2025 15:12

curious79 · 11/04/2025 08:24

I can see you all now eating your boiled egg sandwiches on a bench

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Thanks for making me literally choke on my tea.

ClearPinkPlum · 11/04/2025 15:09

LeaveTaking · 11/04/2025 13:45

Love them.

A very practical sandal. 😁

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I’m in the North too, I had no idea that your sandals were called called shandals, but my husband and son have some, they are hugely practical for the summer, and you can splodge in water safely, and walk in them.

Clearly we are both fans of walking sandals.

I also have Crocs, and have had for many years, before they were ever trendy. 🤣🤣🤣

Was that a step too far ?

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 11/04/2025 14:47

I swear by Keen or Teva.