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Shoes that don't rub?

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WigglyBlossom · 12/07/2018 22:13

Is it just me that has such delicate little tootsies that everything rubs? I am currently sporting 4 blisters!

I prefer flattish shoes with some kind of strap and have quite a few pairs of Clarks shoes. I have to rotate wearing them though so I can get blisters in different places. Even when the shoes are broken in or falling apart, they still rub!

Any suggestions for affordable shoes that don't rub? Up to around £60?

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Argeles · 12/07/2018 22:41

I have the same problem op.

I bought a real leather pair of Lotus brand sandals 3 years ago, and they were immediately comfortable. I have worn them almost continuously every Summer, and they’re still going strong. I had avoided the brand in the past, as I always thought their designs were very frumpy, but these ones aren’t. I couldn’t find any I liked from there this Summer though.

I bought a sensible looking, but pretty pair of sandals in Geox 2 weeks ago in their sale for £70. I have never spent this much on a pair of sandals before, but thought being Geox brand that they would be comfortable. They have completely cut my feet to shreds, and the black dye stains my feet so that they look badly bruised! The leather is hard and thick and has cut in, leaving 5 large cuts on each foot. I don’t know what the rest of their sandals/ shoes maybe like.

Argeles · 12/07/2018 22:49
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goose1964 · 13/07/2018 11:28

I have some Paver's sandals which haven't given me any blisters, even chasing my grandson at the beach , including walking to and from the train station, about a mile up/down a steep hill

Maybeicanhelp · 13/07/2018 11:32

I've got these OP, super comfy and no blisters or rubbing.

Butterfly1975 · 13/07/2018 13:26

I had some incredibly comfy Teva sandals which never rubbed at all!

Would recommend the brand though unfortunately the ones I had you can't buy anymore. I'm desperate for another pair as they were closed toe - everything is open toe this year Sad

MaMisled · 13/07/2018 13:30

This will sound gross to lots of you but, because I get blisters so easily, I now usually buy second hand quality brands from Ebay. Let some else wear them in for me! Another option is to sit with new shoes on your lap when watching TV and massage most likely problem areas to soften them.

Ariela · 13/07/2018 13:59

Hotter are good too. You can easily pay less than £60, just sign up to their newsletter and they're always running offers.

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