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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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Shitmonger · 11/04/2025 14:41

To be fair the ones you’ve posted as what you had aren’t outdoorsy at all, just sort of nerd gear/nerd core. Though I have seen people attempt to hike in them and then smiled as I passed them sitting on a rock, trying to pull detritus back out of the various openings. 😂 I’ve also seen them doing that flappy-footed walk to get sand out when they’ve tried to wear them to the beach, which is even funnier.

For sandals that you can walk in I just go with a nice strappy leather pair that have a slightly cushioned footbed. As long as they have straps around the ankle or heel to keep them secure, most sandals are decent to walk in.

scoobysnaxx · 11/04/2025 14:32

OMG guys i have a sleeping baby on me who is about to wake up because i am silently shaking with laughter.

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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.
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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
🥇 @curious79
I can see you all now eating your boiled egg sandwiches on a bench

i am absolutely dying.

im sure its all said with love OP 💜

Shessweetbutapsycho · 11/04/2025 14:26

Planesmistakenforstars · 11/04/2025 08:32

I had to google them too, because I worried that it might mean a sandal that you'd shat in. That would actually be preferable to the crimes that they actually are, or the horrific picture you posted upthread.

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This has really made me laugh

ErrolTheDragon · 11/04/2025 14:15

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

I’ve got those, but more often I wear a simpler Trespass walking sandal.
Id get the closed toe trainer type sandals id I was finding I was stubbing my toes a lot but I don’t think I’d want the Welsh Shandal brand toeless shoes.

meanwhile the ads are pushing the fugly comfortable shoes which somehow get a pass

To ask about shandals?
TequilaAndPickles · 11/04/2025 14:06

Trumpsgoneloco · 11/04/2025 09:19

@TequilaAndPickles A lot more support than a flip flop. these are my walking shoes but I don't climb mountains for hours.

They're actually nice though, I'm thinking of ordering.

ConnieSlow · 11/04/2025 13:59

gerbo · 11/04/2025 08:25

I've been wearing them since my kids were little and we are pretty outdoorsy too. They have that geeky look but I think they're cool too. They've taken me on many city breaks with serious pavement pounding. Go larger on your normal size so you have a little room.

I knew you would be ‘outdoorsy’ 😅 let me guess you love cargo style pants too!

OuchyEars · 11/04/2025 13:47

Surely you'd permanently have a stone in your shoe in those. Endless ways in but no way out.

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LeaveTaking · 11/04/2025 13:46

MercyChant66 · 11/04/2025 13:45

OP, I'm in my 50s and have worn this sort of thing for years. Can't abide flimsy, backless, flip-floppy things as I love to walk and have chunky feet. Never cared much about what they looked like - even less now! Stride with pride!

🙌

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LeaveTaking · 11/04/2025 13:45

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

Love them.

A very practical sandal. 😁

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MercyChant66 · 11/04/2025 13:45

OP, I'm in my 50s and have worn this sort of thing for years. Can't abide flimsy, backless, flip-floppy things as I love to walk and have chunky feet. Never cared much about what they looked like - even less now! Stride with pride!

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LeaveTaking · 11/04/2025 13:44

analyseyourdaydreams · 11/04/2025 13:32

I'd never heard of Shandals and yeah, they look a bit ugly, but I wouldn't be at all surprised if they take off and become a new "ugly shoe trend" worn by influencer/fashion types - a natural successor to the fisherman's sandal and hiking sandal. Cue S&B in two years' time: "Which colour shandals for this dress?"

All thanks to a Mumsnet thread right

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DancingDucks · 11/04/2025 13:41

JudgeJ · 11/04/2025 10:38

Hah! I once suddenly needed a quick trip to Tesco, when I got there I realised I was still in my gardening crocs, I did without what I'd needed, no way was I going into Tesco wearing them!

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😂 oh me too. No way would I ever been seen in public with them, I still think they're monstrous no matter how fashionable they are now.

analyseyourdaydreams · 11/04/2025 13:32

I'd never heard of Shandals and yeah, they look a bit ugly, but I wouldn't be at all surprised if they take off and become a new "ugly shoe trend" worn by influencer/fashion types - a natural successor to the fisherman's sandal and hiking sandal. Cue S&B in two years' time: "Which colour shandals for this dress?"

JustSawJohnny · 11/04/2025 13:06

I was honed and ready to write a defensive comment hailing OP's right to wear whatever TF she wants on her feet..................then I Googled them 😮

'Kin HELL! 😂

I've actually been living in a pair of utterly hideous, bright pink and lime green trainers for months due to having to switch back to driving a manual and, well, the site of these feckers made me feel considerably better about my poor fashion choices 😂

You do you, OP - but Jeeeeebus 😆

CruCru · 11/04/2025 13:03

BoobsOnTheMoon · 11/04/2025 08:39

I flipping love my Keens - have you checked those out?

I wear Keens. They are expensive but worth it.

DareDevil223 · 11/04/2025 12:24

allthemiddlechildrenoftheworld · 11/04/2025 10:21

@LeaveTaking Mumsnet might be relieved to hear my shandals actually snapped. well all I can say to this is thank the bloody lord!!

The shandals schnapped?

bigraspberry · 11/04/2025 12:08

XDownwiththissortofthingX · 11/04/2025 10:51

Did shomebody say shandals?

😂😂😂love it!!

mothersdayhmm · 11/04/2025 11:58

These are old lady shoes!

(I'm old and wouldn't wear these AT ALL)

Melonmango70 · 11/04/2025 11:57

LeaveTaking · 11/04/2025 08:22

Ok, steady Mumsnet!

I actually really like them, haha! I have horrible toes so NEVER wear sandals, but I'd wear these for sure. Thanks for introducing me to them, I'm going to buy some tomorrow! :-D

Russiandollsaresofullofthemselves · 11/04/2025 11:43

Had to google, didn’t realise that’s what they are called. I hate feet in general but they genuinely give me the boak. 🤢

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LeaveTaking · 11/04/2025 11:36

AmyDudley · 11/04/2025 11:34

I wear them all the time in summer OP they are the most comfortable thing ever. I couldn't give a monkey's bum what a load of pretentious loons who 'throw up just looking at them' think. Some people need a little perspective in their lives.

Go for the footwear you like and enjoy your walks while the 'I need a nude sandal, made out of gossamer with an eight inch heel to match my top end designer school run dress any suggestions?, budget £8000' crowd teeter about trying not to be sick when they see normal human beings.

We really do need a Shandal section on Mumsnet for the select few.

Thank you!

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AmyDudley · 11/04/2025 11:34

I wear them all the time in summer OP they are the most comfortable thing ever. I couldn't give a monkey's bum what a load of pretentious loons who 'throw up just looking at them' think. Some people need a little perspective in their lives.

Go for the footwear you like and enjoy your walks while the 'I need a nude sandal, made out of gossamer with an eight inch heel to match my top end designer school run dress any suggestions?, budget £8000' crowd teeter about trying not to be sick when they see normal human beings.

Mookie81 · 11/04/2025 11:33

fairislecable · 11/04/2025 08:39

I agree with TaggieO , Teva are really comfortable and hard wearing and this style is lighter and goes well with dresses:

https://www.teva-eu.com/en/gb/womens-tirra-strappy-leather-sandals/4177.html?dwvar_4177_color=CRBO

How the hell does this go well with a dress?! ConfusedGrin