Exactly, there is a world of difference between flat, crepe or rubber soled flat sandals like saltwaters and the old Clarks Jesus Creepers and the Boden's solid sort.
Women have more sense than to part with £58 for sandals that are only suitable for wandering down to the hotel bar in the evening not sightseeing next day. You can buy some sparkly flip flops for a tenner to put under a maxi dress in an evening.