Are these sandals hideous or OK?

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www.shoeaholics.com/genevra2-black-satin-38-nine-west-shoe.html

I need a pair of lowish heeled sandals. I don't want to pay a fortune and they need to be black. Are these OK do you think? Bit worried about the satin though, maybe a bit too 'Strictly'?

they are kind of 'auntie at a wedding' chic

Depends on if you wear them straight with bootlegs and a back pack or something cooler

I'm not keen personally but it very much depends on what you like and whether they fit with your own style. If you like them then go for it

They aren't hideous but they do look a bit old fashioned. I also am not a high heel person and it's so hard to find something with a mid heel!

Sorry but I think they're a bit on the grim side.

grimola

you did ask

No, just no, God no.

'Auntie at a wedding' is the look I was worried about.

I've always been a heels woman but I just can't do it anymore and they seem to be SO high these days. Its to wear with a black cocktail dress amongst other things and I won't be wearing them often, hence the reluctance to spend a packet. I'm 50 so not a hip young thing but not quite past it yet either. My normal style is clean lines, skinnies, silks, blazers etc. I have some beautiful sandals that I love but they will kill me...

No, its fine - I did ask for honest opinions! I've been looking for weeks and I think I'm getting too desperate. My judgement is skewed!!

Any suggestions? I really am desperate!

I was just coming on to say the same as keepon - I'd go for pointy flats too.

Heels are over anyway.

I prefer
suede toe
dune
cutaway courts
For some reason Debenhams has loads of mid heel shoes (a lot are hideous but there are some gems) have a browse?

The auntie at a wedding description is spot on.

i would get some covered toe ones or something like these
www.mintvelvet.co.uk/grey-arizona-court/shoes/mint-v/fcp-product/4989

pointy flats can look a bit ' arts administrator trying to make a point'

Oh how I love dune shoes ( sigh)

I wouldn't buy pointy flats if they need to go with a cocktail dress ato some point,Can you try and break in your other shoes?
I wear them around the house for an hour or so to try and get my feet and calf muscles up to speed

I love the Dune ones but oh my god how can the be a mid heel? They look high to me. I think I'm showing my age!

I really want a sandal as the dress comes to just below the knew and a closed toe looks a bit much with it. I do actually have those MV shoes linked and I love them, but they don't suit the dress.

Boggin, sorry 😀

Well they're sold out now anyway, so some other fucker with equally bad taste has bought them!

Alright if you are 80 plus OP!