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.

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I’m genuinely not just saying this because the feedback is for fitflop - I LIVE in my fitflops in summer! I have 2 pairs and they are so comfortable! I can pair them with anything and they’re a lot more substantial than normal flip flops. Easy to get on and off, easy to walk in and stylish

I wear walking sandals in summer. They are ugly but so comfortable. I can walk for miles in them.

Any broad fitting sandals, as I seem to be developing a bunion

I wear my trusty Birkenstocks. I have two pairs and they last me all summer long. The most comfortable sandals I have worn by far and so great to see they are back in style!

So, we are asking you what are your absolute must-haves shoes in the summer?

I'm a gimmer, so I've honed this down over the years to the following: smart heeled sandals for going out; manky flip flops for the beach that I can wear into the sea if the beach is pebbly and then take off and use as flippers to swim with, pair of smart FitFlops - my current fave is the iQushion to wear walking around and can also drive in them and a pair of decks also for general wearing around.

My feet are knackered from breaking various bones in them over the years, so I'm always on the look out for stylish comfort. My other absolute top tip for lovely feet in the summer is nail polish on toe nails, which can transform the ugliest of trotters!

Love these
www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/f-sporty-uberknit-sneakers-p-L39#090
Have to be well fitting a breathable for me.

I have never tried fit flops but this year I find I need shoes to walk/ drive in and then bring my sandals to wear at work.

Can you drive in fit flops?

Ps, my tip is nice nail varnish for your toenails... makes your feet look so much nicer even if you don’t have the prittiest feet.

I have walking sandles which are so comfy but not very pretty, or I just wear my trsiners. I hate flimsy footwear and need a bit of support.

So far it's all about the Birkis!

I wear Salties and love them! They last for years and look great.

I love these for comfort and colour. www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/rally-metallic-sneakers-p-X21#323

I currently have one pair of sandals that I am LIVING in this summer.
Robust enough and with enough support that they're comfortable for a lot of walking (well, I say a lot... between this hot weather and being in my 3rd trimester now, I've slowed down a bit lol ;) ).
Versatile- a neutral colour and a style that goes with pretty much everything, from jeans to dresses.

Ok so they're perhaps not the prettiest (and I do usually love something a little daintier and sparkly for summer) but there's always next year- and by then it'll be easier to reach my feet to paint my toenails, too!

I like summer shoes that show my painted toes and are very comfy and last well. I would rather spend a bit more on flip flops etc and they last well.

I live in Birkenstocks

I suffer with dyshidrotic eczema on my feet and I find these comfortable to wear, have a sandal type feel but cover the foot quite a lot (useful when I have a skin breakout)

www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/lulu-buckle-leather-slides-p-X64#753

Can’t wear dead flat shoes and I have the worst toes so I like a sandal that covers as much of the foot as possible while still being summery. I also have skin so pale a vampire would be jealous so I can’t take too dark a colour against the skin: my fussiness means I don’t have too much choice in the summer .

Not a fan of sandals and seeing people's, often manky, toes at work but like a pair of classic leather sandals outside of work.

I really struggle to find sandals I like. I dislike toe posts and they also have to be wide fit.

I like a plain canvas pump, sliders and flip flops. Basically anything I can put on quickly. If I'm trying to get myself and kids ready and out the house, I don't like having to take time to fasten my shoes, be it laces or buckles!

I’m on my feet all day, so need something comfortable for every day wear. And breathable, as my trotters can kick up a stink!

My biggest issue is that these all look like Granny sandals, can they please come up with something stylish too?

I like canvas pumps and rocket dog flip flops. The comfiest flip flops ever. I like fit flops too but they’re so not expensive.
I’m not very good at finding smart comfy sandals though.

I alternate between white trainers which go with pretty much everything I wear, or some
Tesco sandals I bought in the sale a couple of years ago which are just so comfy for walking around in.

I wear converse 100% of the time. Like the idea of sandals though, I’ve just never found the perfect ones..

ooh how have I never noticed the occasionwea seaction. Easy choice at 6 foot , ballerina flats www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/allegro-metallic-ballerinas-p-W61#735. Perfect mix of comfort and ready for a night out.

I like comfortable but stylish sandals , I can’t get in with flip flops at all!

I wear Saltwaters now, they are great. I used to wear Birkenstocks and put an old pair on the other day, they felt so clunky and stiff compared to Saltwaters!