Recommendations for sandals or flats to wear with knee/midi skirts?

[CurbsideProphet]

I'm going on holiday to a European city in August. I'll be wearing knee/midi skirts and maybe tea dresses (if I can find one that flatters a short size 12/14). I'm not sure what shoes/sandals will look stylish and be comfy for lots of walking.

I'm usually a 5.5 and have quite narrow ankles. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks in advance

Anyone?

I'd go for a non-sporty Merrell if your nee is for comfort over style. I have a dark brown leather pair that I feel go with casual skirts and summer dresses when it's hot and I'll be walking.

They're not cheap but they last and I LOVE my Merrell, year after year.

I had the same thoughts.
Aside of wedges or heels, i think your options are ballet flats, or superga type pumps. Tried mine on with flat sandals and didn't look right.

I think I would prefer ballet pumps over sandals, but wasn't sure what would go with midi skirts. Good tips thanks

I'm just back from a European city holiday, I wore new balance 420 trainers with knee length skirts and dresses. I reckon it looked ok!

My "summer uniform" is midi dress and trainer type shoes. I have Nike Roshe, and various colours of Supergas, but this might be a bit casual for what you're after. I also have Saltwater sandals which I thought would work with skirts/dresses, but actually they look much better with jeans.

Ballet pumps generally have thin soles though. Not great after a day's walking.
I would look for a thicker sole ( good if you are a bit short too).
I can't suggest much as my style is " fuggly" shoes but perhaps a glance at Rocket Dog or Fly might help you find something stylish but robust?
I am looking at ASOS for some lovely clogs but I understand this might not be to your taste!
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reveal Good point about ballet pumps having thin soles. I hadn't thought about Rocket Dog. I have some fab boots from them, so I will have a look on their website at flats etc.

Judy and cannae I'm not really a sporty trainer person, but I will have a look at soft loafer type things. I don't want to spend the week limping about because of blisters from ill fitting sandals!

I just had a quick google of superga. Love the look, but sadly they are way out of my budget

Try tk maxx for superga, they've had loads in lately for around £15.

Great thanks dragons !

Not sure it this would be your style OP, but if you want something like ballet pumps, I can recommend these from Clarks:

Feature film shoes

I have them in black and gold and they are very comfy as have a decent sole and the strap keeps them snug on the feet without having to be too tight. Also have half sizes and are reduced in the sale!

Great thank you! I do like Clarks, as their 5.5 usually fits me well

Personally, I find walking sandals much more comfortable than ballet flats or canvas shoes. I've just bought these, also from Clarks and am expecting to walk miles in them this summer.

I also tried these on and they were very comfortable, but not so outdoorsy.

I got leather Superga in the Schuh sake recently....they are great I wear them with everything!

blue I like those Clarks sandals, thanks for the links. Yes you're right, a day in ballet flats would probably be a recipe for blisters!

It looks like Clarks for the win now, especially with that sale on

vera I've just ordered them in the silver/metallic

sketchers Go walks sweetpea a weird mix of ballet pump and trainer with a decent sole

Fab, hope they work out for you Curbside - I am having to restrain myself from ordering a third pair in another colour...

My legs always look terrible when i try to wear flat sandals with a knee length skirt or dress. Can't do heels though. Where am i going wrong?

Fed up sweating it out in jeans all summer due to this problem!

The Clarks taylor palms are beautiful and in the sale currently.

shy I'm not keen on having my legs oit, but I just go with it. I can't wear jeans in this weather!

Jemima I ordered a pair online at the weekend (as well as their feature film shoes!)

Hope you like them. I have the silver ones and they are just beautiful! I would love navy patent but they don't do that colour.