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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For me, breathable and comfy are the way - particularly as I'm currently pregnant with big hot pregnancy feet! 😂

I love the FitFlop ballerina flats; they're like going barefoot and feel completely light as air. I've had them in every colour.

If I was lucky enough to win, if choose the Annelia sandles in light tan - the spots are so fun!

I always try to go for comfort now but love to have the odd super stylish ones too.

I generally like flip flops in the day but I've just had a nosy in the website and love the ELYNAs!

I try and pack a nice 'evening pair of sandals' some flip flops and some pumps when I go away so I'm ready for anything!

The holy grail is comfy, flat, walkable-in, look nice, NON-SWEATY summer sandals.

I bought a pair from another brand which make my feet sweat even though they look like they should be airy sandals. I swear my feet would be cooler in trainers, it's odd. I don't really wear them as a result.

Anyway this year I've been living in Havaianas flip flops - even to the office which is not ideal but no one has mentioned it (yet) - just had a browse and I can see that I need to investigate Fitflops, there are tons to choose from which are a bit smarter and give a bit more foot coverage. Bit nervous about the big sole / flatform ones, I feel I would trip over and find them clunky as I'm not used to them.

I like the look of these ones. I think they would look v nice with a summer dress or with black leggings and a black dress or tunic type thing-
www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/cova-weave-leather-closed-toe-sandals-p-W74#675

I love wearing flip flops all summer long. I love them with a bit of glitter and sparkle

www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/superchelsea-leather-chelsea-boots-p-O80#277
I didn’t realise fitflops did boots but I really like the look of these for autumn!
I wear salt waters all day every day in the summer... I have the biggest saltwater tan line!

I bought my first pair of saltwater sandals and have lived in them so far. They look quite flimsy but I've walked miles in them without a blister. They are so comfortable, I'm going to be getting a few different colours.

I didn’t know fitflops did boots and I’m excited to see these www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/knot-leather-knee-high-boots-p-Y33#744
As a plantar fasciitis sufferer (and I do suffer) I love to wear my Clark’s boots in black but I’ve been looking for a brownish pair. I live in ballerinas as these can be worn with dresses and the fitflops ballerinas look great. I’ve bought a lovely pair in the sale.

I’ve bought another pair of ballerinas in pewter but these www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/twiss-leather-ballerinas-p-V13#668
are my favourite because they go with almost all my summer dresses and trousers.

I love a sandal or fit flop as I hate having hot feet and both go with skirts/ trousers.

I’d choose something like the MUKLUK suede boots II for autumn/ winter.

Function before style but not at the expense of style!! Fitflops all the way!

My favourite summer shoes are a pair of Clarks sandals, they're the roman jesus type ones and they've lasted me about a decade. They're just about showing signs of wear and tear, if they ever break i'd be replacing them with another pair from Clarks. They encase my foot but keep them cool too- perfect for summer walks.

In my suitcase I always chuck a pair of flip flops, my soft body wellies (because they fold) and a pair of pumps. Enough shoes for all weathers and a variety of outfits. I also put my socks and pants inside my wellies and pumps to save space.

As a plantar fasciitis sufferer I normally live in fit flop thongs but I was a bit bored with them so got some Airmesh slides this year. And i LOVE them. So light and comfie . I also have fracap sandals I got int he toast sale last year which are stylish and comfortable. Top tip for other plantar fasciitis sufferers, take up yoga.

I now have my eye on these www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/sola-palm-print-slides-p-U61#646

I pretty much wear Birkenstocks, Madrid bronze, all summer. They're comfy and cool when it's hot.

Having said that, I have my eye on a pair of Barra sandals from Fitflop.

I've worn black Skechers wedge sandals with a tiny bit of silver/bling on the straps over the top of my feet for the last 2 summers (bought exactly the same pair this year as last years were looking well worn)

They are comfy, i can wear them day or night and they go with jeans, nice dresses if I want to dress up a bit, etc. Great for holidays as I don't need to pack so many shoes!

Also I have size 8.5-9 feet so usually my choice is limited, but with these being open toed and openbacked I can wear them and even in a size 8 my heel doesn't 'overhang'.

My feet are pretty ugly and I wear orthopaedic insoles, so I never wear sandals or flip flops. In summer I live in trainers, and I loved the colours in this pair. I didn't even realise fitflop made trainers until today! www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/carita-sneakers-p-W56#730

I live in flip flops and toe post sandals all summer with the exception of a long walk and then I wear my Skechers go walks

As I suffer from plantar fasciitis, I am a huge fan of FitFlops. I especially like shoes and sandals with leather footbeds, and a lot of the shoes and sandals have these. My current favourites are some silver FitFlop skate shoes and I am also wearing some M&S Autograph sandals with adjustable velcro straps, which are great in the hot weather.

Having had a look on the website these shoes caught my eye: www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/klara-uptop-leather-ballerinas-p-Y31#090 - they have a sleek, Scandi look, which fits in with my style, and look super comfortable as well as very stylish.

I need orthotic inserts and it's very hard to find summer shoes that can be worn with them! I tend to stick to my one good pair of supportive flip flops (special orthopaedic ones) which are comfortable enough for me to walk long distances in.

I am a fan of fitflop sparkly gold sandals. I wear them daytime through to nights out as they are cushioned comfort and cooling for my feet. I have other shoes and sandals but cant bring myself to wear them this Summer.

I hate getting gritty, sticky feet, if I'm on the move, so usually wear a lighter trainer than usual, unless I'm not walking much. My favourite summer pair is actually lacy.

Forgot to link. These would look great with jeans
www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/laila-double-buckle-leather-ankle-boots-p-N79#001

I actually live and die in fit flops all year round! Flip flops are for life not just for summer!

I wear either clunky K-type sandals from Clarks, which are a bit orthopaedic, or Toms or similar canvas shoes which can get smelly.

Of Fitflop I like the look of www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/lulu-mirror-cross-back-strap-sandals-p-K51#484

I wear Teva sandals, I haven't found anything as comfortable. I walk 5-6 miles a day with the dog, on the beach and to the park, so they take a battering.