Where in God's name would I source a closed-toe summer sandal from?

[PerdHapley]

I injured my toe in the gym and my big toenail fell off and is disgustingly growing back. I cannot allow the general public to see this horror in my usual range of summer sandals (I am very sad about this state of affairs, as I have lovely toes and usually have them beautifully painted and on show from as soon as the thermometer hits 18).

I really want some nice, cool, closed-toe sandals for the warm weather, maybe loosely woven, gladiator style? I'm pretty open, to be honest, as long as I'm not going to slidey-sweaty inside them and my big toe is hidden from view.

But where would I find these creatures? The internet will not help me and I now I'm cross and hate it and everything else (but especially the bastard dumbell responsible for this trauma).

Any suggestions?

Would a podiatrist be the way to go op? I know it’s not a salon style finish but may treat rather than cover up as a long term solution- whilst you continue on the search for the holy grail of sandals!

Nail varnish sticks quite well to skin, I'd just paint as usual (former runner here, lost nails myself) and crack on with usual shoes/sandals.

Pikolinos 'cadaque' or 'p.vallarta' styles?

@Moogletea that's exactly what I was trying to think of, but all my addled brain would come up with was Henderson's Relish. 🤦‍♀️

I once had a similar issue and just painted my nail bed instead of the nail. You couldn't tell the difference at all.

Have a look on Google for something called Pedique. It's used for reconstructing deformed toe nails.