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Another 'comfy sandals for holidays' thread

86 replies

WildThongsHeartString · 11/07/2013 12:53

Has anyone found this holy grail. We're going a place with lots to see, meaning a lot of walking on cobbled streets!

If possible I would like something lightweight and neutral in colour, with no toe posts bunions

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BehindTheScenesAtTheMumseum · 12/07/2013 16:30

Saltwaters

AndTwoBits · 12/07/2013 16:35

Been living in my red salt waters this summer. Unbelievably comfortable and cute too

BehindTheScenesAtTheMumseum · 12/07/2013 21:57

Mine are red too! I loves them I do. Have walked miles in them, been in the sea etc and they still look fab. I want gold ones next!

MadBusLady · 12/07/2013 22:12

Hm, I like the look of saltwaters but do you all have very slim ankles? I am a little chunky in that area, need something kind!

pollywollydoodle · 12/07/2013 22:43

iwishiwas are those hush puppy rosebuds quite wide?

Suttonmum1 · 12/07/2013 22:45

I have the prebious year's version of the Hushpuppies Ceylon Sling linked by BestisWest above. It was called Rosebud and I see is available for £25 on Amazon. Very comfortable, wore them in the heat and cobbles of Croatia last year and still going strong. I have dark brown myself.

Suttonmum1 · 12/07/2013 22:46

PS I do have quite wide feet and two toes that rub and take ages to choose sandals

IwishIwasmoreorganised · 12/07/2013 22:47

Yes polly they are quite wide. Super comfy!

BehindTheScenesAtTheMumseum · 12/07/2013 22:52

madbuslady I'd say I have average ankles! The ankle straps on the saltwaters seem fairly ample though I'd say.

ThoughtfulSilence · 12/07/2013 22:59

I've been looking for the holy grail too, I think the ones MadBus has linked to are the closest to what I want.

I just absolutely, categorically cannot bring myself to buy ones like these which I know are the sensible option but are only for camping trips and hikes imo and won't go with any of my clothes.

I want gorgeous and comfortable!

zipzap · 12/07/2013 23:53

I've had comfy 'walk the world' sandals from Clarks, (particularly if they have the originals or unstructured sole, or if they have the sporty spongy sole, ignore the pretty dainty things for cobbles!), Ecco and Siebel. All of them have been wearable straight off with not wearing in.

This year I needed some new sandals as I haven't yet found my old ones from last year but didn't want to spend loads on them as my old ones should be fine once I find them. So I've ended up with these from K at the Clarks shop - oregano bay sandals and they seem comfy enough - particularly as I have recently started getting puffy ankles and feet when it gets hot so wanted something that could expand if need be.

They would be better if they had a paler sole and if they were a bit less gold and a bit more neutral soft metal but they were half price and about £25 so relatively cheap and comfortable. And I figure they'll soon dim a bit if I don't polish them Grin

I've also had it on very good authority that Naot sandals are supposed to be fantastically comfortable but I haven't found anywhere local to try them on yet... but worth looking out for if you spot them!

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WildThongsHeartString · 13/07/2013 00:27

I've bought these today. Omg, it's like walking on marshmallows, really light and so comfortable.

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EliotNess · 13/07/2013 07:00

All these linked are granny sandals. Ladies. Terrible.

gindrinker · 13/07/2013 07:17

How about Birkenstocks? I've got bronze gizahs and they're so comfy.

noddyholder · 13/07/2013 07:38

Just te Haviannas for day and then something less orthopaedic for night. Mango do some cheap patent flats and the coral and jade ones are lovely

MelanieCheeks · 13/07/2013 07:51

Hotter were doing a 3 for the price of 2 offer lately - I bought some brick red slip ons, some tan/ coral low heeled sandals, and some pale blue diagonal strap shoes - I always struggle finding shoes that can be worn with bare legs, but these seem to work. Will try to find links...

MelanieCheeks · 13/07/2013 07:56

pale blue heels

tan sandals

red sliders

pollywollydoodle · 13/07/2013 08:19

thanks iwishiwas and suttonmum

ThoughtfulSilence · 13/07/2013 08:37

eliotness Yes, most of them I think are really granny too, awful.

I think you can have comfy and granny or fashionable and uncomfortable.

I just can't bring myself to buy the same type/style that my colleagues in their 60s wear with their 3/4length elasticated granny skirts.

eatyourveg · 13/07/2013 08:50

The ones BlueEyeshadow linked to aren't granny sandals see here Think I might just pop down the high street later to try on a pair myself!

DumSpiroSpero · 13/07/2013 08:53

Tbh I'd rather enjoy myself wearing granny sandals than spend the whole day distracted and miserable because my feet hurt.

noddyholder · 13/07/2013 08:55

I can't believe anyone wears shoes like that. You can be comfy and still not grannyish! Kurt geiger do ugg flip flops and they are about £20 atm very comfy and nice colours

noddyholder · 13/07/2013 08:56

£19

MrsSchadenfreude · 13/07/2013 08:58

I have Naot sandals, but they are Fugly.

ThoughtfulSilence · 13/07/2013 09:12

EatYourVeg I think they are, not as grannyish as some of the others but pretty bad.

I think these are all granny, just can't imagine wearing them with any of my clothes. What do people wear theirs with? I wear Zara, Mango, River Island, Top Shop style clothes, none of these would look good:

Hotter My best friends mum wears these

Hotter Awful

Rieker

Camping trip or hiking ONLY

My Nan has some just like these, had them years, she is 91