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to conclude, sadly, that yes Birkenstocks are the footwear of choice of a droopy "mom"

188 replies

VeraGood · 26/06/2011 15:20

jsut was out an an event and everyone wearing them was a rather beleaugered looking parent.
either
" cargo pants dad"
or " rucksack we are on a day trip " mum
or " hassled i didnt have time to brush my hair" slighy hippy mum (with long haired kids)
OR " wheres your sunhat white stuff a line skirt droopy mum"

sorry.

I will now keep mine for washing line run only

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Insomnia11 · 28/06/2011 15:28

Having near crippled myself recently wearing a pair of high heeled wedges I have ordered these. Yes, yes they are Clarks.

www.clarks.co.uk/find/producttype-is-sandals/mcrproductsubtype-is-gladiator/product-is-20343902

CheerfulYank · 28/06/2011 15:37

I want these in every color.

Adair · 28/06/2011 16:06

Nope, don't like those Gizeh ones. Can't do toe-posts. Just like the simplicity of birkenstocks (one strap), slip 'em on. Easy. (Aware that most other sandals aren't overly complicated but still...)

stillfeel18inside · 28/06/2011 19:12

Birkies are only okay as slippers - the nice felt ones in charcoal.

LittleBoxes · 28/06/2011 19:19

I don't get havanaias either. They're just flipflops, aren't they? I like flipflops, just don't understand why having a brand name on them makes them any better.

ZZZenAgain · 28/06/2011 19:26

I like those fly london shoes. Might get some of those. Can't figure out what size to get though, some people say order a size smaller, others recommend buying a size bigger than usual.

confused.

ZZZenAgain · 28/06/2011 19:26

havanias have a nice spongy sole. They are most comfortable than other flip flops I've had for that reason

PrettyCandles · 28/06/2011 19:51

helelinahandcart Confused explain please? Or post photo?

PuppyMonkey · 28/06/2011 20:46

I have never seen a penis that looks like those pink birkies.

Eaglebird · 28/06/2011 21:17

I don't own a pair of Birkies cos they look like they'll smell awful after being worn for a while
Can you clean the insole bit? Or do they not stink after being worn for a while?

mathanxiety · 28/06/2011 21:48

I have a pair of Reeboks just like this except in aqua that have lasted for years. They're really comfortable, don't need socks -- I never wear skirts or dresses though.

ZZZenAgain · 29/06/2011 09:44

I am really thinking I might get some of those hasbeens. In summer wouldn't you get slippery feet on the wooden soles though? I mean when it is really hot ..

heleninahandcart · 30/06/2011 01:48

Littleboxes penis feet Grin ha! now I understand, thank you

PrettyCandles Orthotics in sandals

Take 5cm strip of wide 'stick and stick' velcro
Stick loop (hard) part of strip onto bottom of orthotics where its going to get a good grip
Stick soft part onto inner (insole) of sandal where it will meet velcro already on the orthotic
You can now stick your orthotic to the sandal. Just detach off when you change shoes. The Velcro will last a few months.

Just add some more strips of the soft side to other sandals, and you can stick the orthotics to these too. I've been doing this for 14 years.

If still need more info, I will try and post a photo. This works with sandals of all types and toe post sandals, as long as the insole is a hard (not fabric) surface. All must be 3/4 length orthotics so that they don't show under your toes.

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