Casual sandals that are not Birkenstocks or Reef

[SuburbanCrofter]

You ladies haven't failed me yet - so I'm trying a question about sandals. I need some comfy, casual sandals for things like camping and walking (and for shoving on when I need to drive and can't drive in flip-flops). I have some smarter 'work' sandals, but need something more durable.

Whilst I know some folk can carry off Birkenstocks (and maybe even Reef sandals at a pinch), they' re really not my style - I'm usually slightly smarter than that. Can you think of any style of sandal that might suit?

Do they have to be totally flat?
How about clogs?www.lottafromstockholm.co.uk/clogs/low-heel-clogs.html/

People rave about saltwater sandals but I don't get it.

I can highly recommend yokono.

I have these and they are blissfully comfy. Size down though.

I can recommend Born Juney sandals really comfortable and look ok.

Thanks ladies, some good suggestions! I also looked at Saltwater sandals and I thought they looked nice

I bought some Saltwater sandals at the start of the summer and thought they were quite fugly when they arrived. But I wore them anyway as I was desperate for sandals and too lazy to pack them up to return them and I cannot believe how many people have complimented them - they are my most complimented clothing item!!! Even men have said they are nice (which my DH can't quite believe as he hates them) - it's bizarre. They are comfortable too.

tethersend - no UK stockists seem to have Yokono sandals in my size!

What's your size? Which ones did you like?

Saltwaters are unbelievably comfortable and practical, if that's important. They're designed to get wet with no ill effect (hence the name) - I really like them for that reason. And they have never, ever rubbed. So that's nice.

How wide are the Yokono shoes? I like the look of them but have hobbit feet.

I love my Fly London Oily patent sandals. Low wedge and haven't rubbed at all.

Also pretty wide which is helpful in this sort of heat.

Gerbils, the ones I have are fairly wide- I am a wide 7.5 and the 7 fits me perfectly.

Ooo tethersend thank you! I will order from ebay on payday!

tethersend I like thesewww.yokonoshoes.co.uk/yokono-shoes-uk.asp?ProdID=28&CatID=7&SubCatID=19&Artist=Buy+Sandals+shoes&q=Buy+Ibiza+722+shoes and I am a size 6 - fairly standard!

Although I like the idea that the Saltwaters can get wet. emsyj, I think maybe people like them because they look like sandals from childhood - therefore they give people a happy nostalgic feeling!

Look at Merrill, I have some from there that fit your requirements

Sorry
www.yokonoshoes.co.uk/yokono-shoes-uk.asp?ProdID=28&CatID=7&SubCatID=19&Artist=Buy+Sandals+shoes&q=Buy+Ibiza+722+shoes

here in black...

might be worth contacting these dodgy-named retailers...

Thanks tethersend. Did slightly have my heart set on tan though - I can't find any Saltwaters in tan size 6 either!!

am looking at Merrell too, they are pretty pricey though.

Modcloth (US website) ships saltwaters to the UK for $19. The sandal is $35, so it comes out to slightly less than what they retail for here.

I've found these that aren't too frumpy (are they ladies?) but £75 (plus shipping) seems a lot to spend on something I'm not sure about....
www.merrell.com/UK/en-GB/Product.mvc.aspx/34585W/85902/Womens/Whisper-Link-Black?dimensions=0

Not keen on those, TBH.

How about these; Esska shoes have really soft moulded footbeds and are fantastically comfortable.

Oh tethersend I love those!

However I have just ordered the Saltwater in dark brown - it was the fact that they are waterproof that swayed me.

I bought these recently, love them!

www.josefseibelandfriends.co.uk/product.aspx?gender=womens&type=Sandals&model=Tonga%2004

I have Merrel sandals and they are more comfortable than my Saltwater sandals.