New sandals wanted - non Birkenstock, non Granny

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As the title says really.

I do loads of walking and need flat soles. Nothing against Birkenstocks, just that everyone has them (although you are all going to tell me there is probably a reason for that...) Nothing against Grannies either, I hope to be one one day. I just don't want to look like one just yet.

So, suggestions anyone?

I love birkies, but anyway...

Watching... I havent actually commited to birkenstocks yet but might have to if there's no suitable alternative.

I have Clarks, they are really worth a look this year.

What about Papillon?

Do you have a link Fanjolina? Not immediately obvious when I googled.

Thanks Posie, will have a look

I thought Papillon & Birkenstocks were one and the same?

I often buy Clarks sandals. They are not always very 'Granny'.

PS: I adore my Birkenstocks - which is a bad sign as I have no style whatsoever.

Ah yes, just changed the search terms and they are one and the same, thank you Mae.

Looking at Clarks now...

Grr, baby's awake. Will check in later.

Apparently <a class="break-all" href="//www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=granny+sandals&hl=en&sa=X&biw=1280&bih=718&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=oNXEyZHyEb_lUM:&imgrefurl=www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/%3Fid%3D6717269n&docid=JlGkJwsSUoTa4M&imgurl=i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim//2010/07/27/es_shoes_727_copy_480x360.jpg&w=480&h=360&ei=IeZtT5_HCsTC0QWZseyNAg&zoom=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=granny+sandals&hl=en&sa=X&biw=1280&bih=718&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=oNXEyZHyEb_lUM:&imgrefurl=www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/%3Fid%3D6717269n&docid=JlGkJwsSUoTa4M&imgurl=i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim2010/07/27/es_shoes_727_copy_480x360.jpg&w=480&h=360&ei=IeZtT5_HCsTC0QWZseyNAg&zoom=1 these are very stylish

Oh I didn't know they were the same - sorry. My sis had a pair.

I have these and love them. Very comfy and look better on
I have them in black and dark brown and am tempted by the pewter ones

Argh, should have said I don't like toe posts - thanks for all suggestions.

This is hard - maybe I should just go with rookiemater's ones and be done with it

I don't like normal toe posts, can't wear birkies or normal flipflops but find the ones I posted remarkably comfortable and I don't feel the post

i want a pair of saltwater sandals.... then again, i am totally un-stylish

Would recommend the saltwater sandals. Bought a pair last summer and they are so comfy. Those and a pair of clarks originals got me through.

Birkis were out today though. Good for around the house but when running after a 5 year old on a scooter need something that won't fall off.

I like the look of the Saltwater sandals v much - more geeky than granny, but that is ok.

Thanks for the rec - www.toast.co.uk have them for £49, any idea if they are cheaper elsewhere online?

I like these

I have these in v pale pink and they are incredibly comfortable.

www.clarks.co.uk/p/

or how about these:
www.clarks.co.uk/p/20350352

Birkenstops=Granny in my book.

I always go for teva but am in no way stylish - I just always go for technical kit where possible. Their hiking sandals are astoundingly comfortable and you can walk miles in them. here

I like the Saltwater silver toe posts.

I don't know what people have against birkies. They are very good for your feet too. They give good arch support with the moulded footbed and are great for bunions or anyone with any foot, knee or back problems.

I'm buying some mayori or tabora style ones.

Papillon are the same make but the more patterned style ones.

Saltwater are fabulous. DD and I will be wearing them all this summer. Not even geeky never mind granny. I give you.......Alexa Chung in Saltwater.

They are difficult to find though and Toast may be your best bet. Stockists here but those are mainly for the child version.

Birkies are the stuff of Yummy Mummies...so maybe you could call them a tad mumsy but I don't know any Grannies who would be happy in Birkies.