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Let's see your non hideous sandals then!

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Lottapianos · 15/04/2019 17:54

On every thread where someone posts a picture of sandals to ask for advice, theres always a chorus of 'hideous', 'granny', 'fugly' etc. So please share some photos of sandals that you think are nice, stylish, chic, non-stomach-churning, whatever. Bear in mind that many of us need sandals to be comfortable and suitable for lots of walking. I promise no snarky comments!

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JaneJeffer · 16/04/2019 13:44

Proper I got them from Debenhams.

Eustasiavye · 16/04/2019 13:53

I love birkenstocks and was informed that they were totally on trend last year by several of dds fashion conscious friends.

MargoLovebutter · 16/04/2019 13:53

evilharpy they are gorgeous, my kind of sandal. I love Moda in Pelle shoes.

Sandals are so polarising and I'll add to the polarity by saying that most of the ones on the thread you couldn't pay me to wear!!!!!

Thank goodness for choice, so there's something for everyone.

My ideas of non-hideous sandals look like this: www.aldoshoes.com/uk/en_uk/p/60230107-28?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI89HD89PU4QIVSUTTCh1IxQk6EAkYCCABEgJFkPD_BwE

Eustasiavye · 16/04/2019 13:56

I have a very curved foot so often find a problem with strappy sandals not coming low enough to be comfortable across my little toe. Often the strap across the foot is too high so my little toe pokes out.

Eustasiavye · 16/04/2019 13:57

margo they are gorgeous.

HastaLaVistaPrint · 16/04/2019 13:59

Thanks mimi. Good to know they suit the fat of foot.

Drogosnextwife · 16/04/2019 14:00

@Ellapaella

They better be comfortable, I've just ordered them because of your pic 😂

ILookLikeATramp · 16/04/2019 14:00

I have very large and wide feet and have a pair of Tevas that are over 15 years old. I wear them every day from May to October, four miles a day at the beach, and there's hardly any wear on the soles at all. I've just treated myself to a second pair.

PinkLipsDontLie · 16/04/2019 14:01

I am not sure what this thread is about, posting what we have (and therefore think it's stylish), or posting comfortable sandals, regardless of appearance? I am afraid I find ugly/frumpy most sandals posted so far.

I understand of course it is really subjective, as the sandal depends on the feet, just like clothes depend on the body type. I confess I do own some sliders with birkenstock type sole, but the are navy glitter and really lovely to look at imo :) and of course only worn casually for chores, gym run, shopping, hols... never for work or going out-out.

Anyway, here are my two pairs of flat sandals, bought last year.

JaneJeffer · 16/04/2019 14:01

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07BBRBL5Z/ref=ctsshh1vtp?ie=UTF8&pi=SL110&dpPl=1&dpID=41nIOo5QlnL
Proper same brand on Amazon

MargotLovedTom1 · 16/04/2019 14:03

I like a gladiator myself, so to speak. Just got these yesterday; very comfortable. I know black is a no no for many people, but I like them.

Let's see your non hideous sandals then!
Ellapaella · 16/04/2019 14:18

@MargotLovedTom1 I love those 😍
I like black sandals - very versatile as they go with almost anything.

Ellapaella · 16/04/2019 14:19

Where are they from Margot?

MargotLovedTom1 · 16/04/2019 14:22

www.deichmann.com/GB/en/shop/home-ladies/00009001669010/BlackGladiatorSandals.prod

Not leather but still feel v soft and comfortable.
I'm normally a 6.5 but the 6 fits fine Smile

Ellapaella · 16/04/2019 14:23

@Drogosnextwife which ones have you ordered- the TopShop ones or the Birkenstock's?
TopShop ones are very comfy - can definitely vouch for them. I've just ordered the Birkenstock's so can report back.

Ellapaella · 16/04/2019 14:24

Thanks Margot - if the ones I've just ordered aren't a good fit I'm ordering them. I have very wide feet though so find it hard to get sandals that are comfortable and stylish.

ShirleyPhallus · 16/04/2019 14:26

posting comfortable sandals, regardless of appearance? I am afraid I find ugly/frumpy most sandals posted so far.

I agree, for what is meant to be a thread on stylish and pretty sandals, there sure are some ugly horrors on here! Grin

Ellapaella · 16/04/2019 14:27

@PinkLipsDontLie to be fair if those are your legs and feet in those photos then you'd probably make even the most fugly of sandals look stylish as you have very pretty legs and feet!

Drogosnextwife · 16/04/2019 14:33

@Ellapaella

The Topshop ones, fingers crossed. I have pretty big feet so I just hope they fit 😂

Ellapaella · 16/04/2019 14:34

I got the wide fit ones. Hope you like them!

ScrambledEasterEggs · 16/04/2019 14:41

I've got these Ugg sandals, they are amazing!

Let's see your non hideous sandals then!
Eustasiavye · 16/04/2019 14:43

The first ones pink posted would not suit my feet.
The strap would let my little toe poke out.
I've got some really comfy silver sandals very bejewelled. Bought last year from a boutique near my mum.

Alwayscheerful · 16/04/2019 14:44

I like these but not the price.

Let's see your non hideous sandals then!
Alwayscheerful · 16/04/2019 14:48

@PinkLipsDontLie
I love your sandles, they are similar to the lk Bennett ones I linked to , I agree with PP you do have lovely feet! Where are your sandles from?

LifeInAHamsterWheel · 16/04/2019 14:49

Lots of the sandals posted so far (I think) are gorgeous but totally impractical for hours of walking. The problem is you're looking for something that's both stylish and functional and unfortunately with sandals that's the holy grail...

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