MN users talk about their summer shoe style with FitFlop

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In the hot summer season, we are faced with the inevitable dilemma - what summer shoes to go for in order to stay stylish and comfortable at the same time. When it comes down to finding the right ones for you and your family, it might take a while to find a love at first step. As you’ll probably have a few shoe decisions to make this summer, FitFlop want to know what your must-haves are for the summer season.

Here’s what FitFlop has to say:

“In 2007 Marcia Kilgore, serial entrepreneur and award-winning businesswoman, founded FitFlop, bringing her first biomechanically engineered sandals to thousands of comfort-seeking women around the world.
Today, FitFlop continues to broaden its range of sandals, sneakers, loafers and skates, all of which are made for living in. There are many walks of life, and wherever yours takes you, we are there to support you from the ground up. Our mission is to create shoes that people can live in, not just because they look good, but also because they feel good.
FitFlop sale! Up to 70% off + extra 15% off with code TAKE15 ”

So, we are asking you what are your absolute must-haves shoes in the summer? What are the stylish and comfortable shoes you swear by? How easy it is to find shoes that rock your style and make your feet happy? What are your top packing tips for sizzling summer getaways and what summer shoes you don’t leave without? Share your summer holiday essentials for when you’re on your feet AM to PM!

Please share your views on summer shoes and you will be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a £300 voucher for a store of your choice (from a list).
In addition, the winner will have a chance to win their favourite summer shoes worth maximum £150 from FitFlop. To do that, visit their website, find your favourite shoes and post them in the thread below, together with your feedback.

Thanks and good luck!
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I like sandals in the summer.
They need to be:

• comfy
• pretty
• ideally a bit sparkly
• quick and easy to put on ( no to lots of fiddly buckles, laces, straps etc)

Your back strap sparkle sandal looks ideal.

The Barra dotted snake sandals look lovely for summer. I would love a pair of those.

I have some fit flop super ballerinas for the summer an Ebay bargain and I can walk miles in them. I couldn't afford sandals as well but I love these www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/barely-snake-print-leather-back-strap-sandals-p-R87#012

I wear saltwater sandals which are very comfortable but have wanted to try fit flops, they look good.

I go barefoot as much as possible in summer, but if I have to wear something - to drive, for instance - I'd choose something like these Buckleups. They look very comfy and cool.

Flipflops with a back strap so I don't have to scrunch my toes together when I try and run in them! The more flexible the better in my opinion. Couldn't be without my range of flip-flops each summer.

I never know what to wear in summer on my feet, I live in trainers all winter but they don't look right on me with a dress, I feel like my feet look massive. I can't even get the look right with slightly rolled up trousers, I look like I have clown feet. My summer option is Crocs because they are cool and don't make my feet sweat and I know they look horrible but I can't find anything that doesn't look horrible. So I know I don't look stylish but I am at least comfortable! I can't wear shoes with a toe strap as the post irritates me so all flip flops are out.

Looking on the website I would like to try the LULU Padded Metallic Back Strap Sandals www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/lulu-padded-metallic-back-strap-sandals-p-T99#012

www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/buckleup-leather-back-strap-sandals-p-T06#001
These would look fabulous with rolled up editor jeans and a simple t. Understated and comfortable.

I like the simplicity of these! Don't like elaborate shoes! www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/flip-leather-back-strap-sandals-p-E45#090

I flip between flip flops and knock off converse - depending on whether I actually need to walk much or not. If I'm at home and popping in and out of the house then flip flops are great. If I'm out and about and running after the kids then some simple converse style trainers are supportive but lightweight.

I'd love to try Fit Flops as an alternative to flip flops as they have much more support and structure.

I wear geox shoes and sandals for work due to comfort and style. Casually, I wear Birkenstock’s or flip flops if staying local.

I make sure I take a pair of trainers/pumps on holiday for all the walking.

Flip flops all the way for me

I have Fitflops white sneakers ... they are fab.

So comfy , lightweight & stylish.

I struggle to find shoes that are comfy & stylish because i have chronic pain , so whether its Winter ( Fitflop Mukluks) or summer in Fitflop sandals or sneakers my feet are happy.

Worth every penny.

Just to add its Fitflop Rally i bought this summer.

@sweetkitty i have fibromyalgia too & Fitflops have helped me managed my pain so much over the past 4 years .

I have had the same fitflops for around 5 years and they still look like new. I'm scarf to get new ones in case they are not comfy!
I'm liking the look of the closed toe rose gold sandals for slightly cooler weather.

Comfy sandals like fly London or fitflop are my favourites.

I have had fitflops for the past 10 years plus, I love mine for work, there is nothing like walking in shoes which hurt your feet, and when your feet swell and sweat in summer, it's just so uncomfortable.

My fitflips are gold and thong style, they look great with jeans, or with black for work, with painted toes I feel glam and comfy.

I have looked for your new range - the sales are great - I have chosen . www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/fino-tassel-denim-h-slides-p-T21#684

Comfort every time - I have spend days in closed in leather shoes and socks in the summer and felt like I am never going to get my swollen feet back in them when I have taken them off at lunchtime.

My ideal summer sandals are these www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/sporty-back-strap-sandals-p-X32#326

Great for walking in the evenings, going too and from work - and long long beach walks on holidays - a great investment for your feet.

I love my birkenstocks I live in them for about 9 months of the year.

I have a pair of Karrimor walking sandals I love and live in over Summer. I have some silver Fitflops too when I want to look more dressed up.

Comfy but stylish, love fit flops new range.

I like my sandals to be pretty, practical and comfy, these tick all of the boxes www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/scallop-leather-back-strap-sandals-p-U72#664 . They are in the sale - result - think I might order them.

I choose shoes with a back strap, and a bit of a heel, I have a pair of fitflops which are my constant companion in summer.

I always wanted to wear ballet type shoes on the summer but my feet always fall out of them - it would be amazing to find some with narrow heels! this summer I am living in scrappy wedges and sequinned flip flips, they are great but I think the flip flop soles need to be a bit more flexible and soft footed as they make me stomp a bit if that makes sense lol.

i love these:
www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/tia-leather-sandals-p-L36#098

At home I like to just wear flip flops. Out of the house I love my Converse, and flat mule-type sandals. I haven't tried Fitflops but have just had a quick look on the website and they have some lovely styles - love their Scallop leather slides :)

www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/tia-metallic-leather-back-strap-sandals-p-L36#323

I love these, especially in the rose gold, they would look lovely with a summer dress and a nice tan.
I look for a comfortable sole and a strap round the back as feel like they are the most comfortable styles. I like these as they wont create big odd tan lines across my feet!
We are going to florida and will be exploring the parks all day, so I am on the look out for some seriously comftable sandals for that and have seen fit flops recommended several times