To consider sandals to do Rome in June?

[ManchesterBeatrice]

I've been rattling my head about what to wear on my feet for a hot holiday in Europe in June/July.

We just don't get the kind of consistent weather where I am in the UK, and I'm pondering sandals, I love the look of anything and brown Leather, but will they be genuinely comfortable enough to tour the town?

Is there such a thing as a comfortable sandal, I'm not massively bothered about fashion!

Does anybody have any recommendations, much appreciated if so!

I did Sorrento , Pompeii etc last June wearing walking sandals from Mountain Warehouse. I walked miles and they were so comfortable.

Yes true, I didn't feel very chic in comparison though..I also went to Sicily and think I caused quite a disapproving story amongst the elders with my hotpants 😅

This is exactly what Skechers are for imo! And remember to put sun cream on the tops of your feet.

Find the brand and style that works for you - we've all got different feet. 🙂 For me, it's Teva Tirra. But Clarks and Marks are worth a try too.

i’ve had sore feet anywhere as much as i did in Rome! everywhere is cobbled so it really takes it toll - by the end of 4 days doing 20K+ steps a day my feet were destroyed! so you do need very comfortable and supportive footwear!

Rome is hot as hell in summer.
More covered (eg. Trousers, maxi skirt) is not a bad thing because it cuts down on the amount of skin you have to cover in sunscreen. But jeans are too hot. You need thin, light fabrics.

Exactly what I was going to say.

White Skechers and a loose cotton floaty dress is what I'd wear, OP.

Teva original are the best for sightseeing Imho

Id wear skirts, culottes and dresses

If you pop over to Stule and Beauthy and start a thread about packing for Rome you will get lots of help. I love packing thread. It would be to hard to follow on AIBU

How long are you there?

When I was in Rome I wore very comfy sandals, loose linen trousers and a t shirt, it was nearly 40° and we walked everywhere and I was surprisingly okay!

Have walked miles in both my fitflop sandals and my teva sandals. Fitflop are smarter if you need to dress up a bit but super comfortable. Teva lived in these all summer, no breaking in needed either.

Found linen trousers and long skirts worked well - though I def needed some chub rub shorts!

This sounds like a good plan. Less sunscreen coverage and mentioned upthread and might look quite nice and chic.
(Sorry if you wanted practical advice, assumed you were chasing the holiday chic dream).
Myself I'd just have some mountain warehouse walking sandals and be done with it haha.

Birkies or Skechers work for me.

Remember that a lot of Rome is cobbled, which can be a PITA to walk on.

Fashion sandals - no.
Comfy sandals with a soft sole - yes!

Honestly it’s not worth it. Think hardcore orthopaedic. You won’t care if you look nice if you can’t go on any longer because your feet are bleeding.

I adore Rome but it’s brutal on the feet. Cobbles and uneven paving, lots of stairs and a step count of 20000+ easily a day.

Take some cute sandals and wear them to dinner but make sure you’ve got some tried and tested footwear you can trek in.

Depends on how comfy your shoes are. I managed fine doing a full day sightseeing in my trusty Havaianas Lunas!

Whatever you wear, make sure your feet don't get sweaty in them - Rome is very dusty. Fond memories of DC1 deciding their feet were hot and pouring water on them, which then attracted a very fetching brown layer.

Definitely Skechers sandals, lots of foam on the bottom to soften the blow. They won't look stylish but they'll be comfy.

Don't do saltwaters, I remember seeing someone on here who said they slipped and fell all over Rome because they had no grip at all.

If you are going to wear dresses/skirts, unless you have hollows in your inner thighs, pack and wear, some chub rub shorts. My feet were fine in Rome but goodness the friction burns on my thighs were sore. My BMI BTW was 25! then

I’d go for trainers or walking shoes. So much litter and potholes!

Get some walking sandals (and break them in before you go). Rome is hard on the legs and feet.

Thanks loads, and yes, I wasn't thinking of any any type of fashion sandal, I was definitely thinking of more of a walking sandal type, or something with a comfortable soul.

I'm fairly slim, but will bear in mind the chub rub shorts, with the skirts and dresses!

There for, a couple of weeks! But will be touring Italy in general afterwards.

Lots of ideas on this very recent thread in Style & Beauty

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5060674-looking-for-pretty-comfortable-sandals

When I went to Rome every tourist except me was wearing hiking sandals. I got very jealous.

There is no need to look fashionable (unless you want to) as there are so many tourists. Also it's hard to compete with the native Romans who will be out and about in heels, despite the cobbles.

I did Rome in the summer. Yes to sandals but make sure they have padded soles. I prefer memory foam. And take a few pairs.

I wore Hotter walking sandals. Brilliant. Think they are called Walk or Tour.

I am on my second pair of these having worn the first out over about three summers. https://www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/7,317/4175852583

The sole is a combination of rubber and a sort of cork-like substance. I do loads of steps in them in summer - definitely need a bit of wearing in but not weeks or anything.