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Most comfy walking sandals

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Chartreuser · 19/04/2019 08:46

I have back and neck issues, wore saltwaters yesterday for a day's shopping and now I can barely move today as my back is so sore.

I just sent back some moshulu's as didn't fit properly, and I've accepted that I need some functional walking sandals for when I'm going to be doing a fair bit of walking.

I didn't get on with Tevas, what brands can you recommend for not being too hideous but supportive, bungy and comfortable, and adjustable for hoof shaped feet?

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BikeRunSki · 19/04/2019 08:47

Keen

BikeRunSki · 19/04/2019 08:50

I like this type of thing but I like flat ugly shoes! Fly,,Blundstone, Birkies are my usual style.

BikeRunSki · 19/04/2019 08:56

Hotter Tourist sandals one up quite often on “comfy sandals” threads.

AwdBovril · 19/04/2019 08:59

I got a pair of Merrells on holiday several years ago, wore them straight out of the shop, very comfortable so I continued to wear them almost all week. I have foot issues - I usually wear orthotic arch supports - but you can't wear them with sandals. Some of them also look relatively nice for a walking sandal, which is a bonus.

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 19/04/2019 09:00

I have to say Saltwaters look the most uncomfortable things ever to me . Poor you Sad

I think Teva is the way to go for walking sandals.

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 19/04/2019 09:00

Oh ffs, I missed you didn't get on with Tevas🙄

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Chartreuser · 19/04/2019 09:34

Thanks, I'm going to Sports Direct in a bit so I'll look there for Merrells, if no joy I'll look at Keens online.

I actually popped into the Hotter shop yesterday and looked at the tourist but they're too narrow. They have a slight heel too (although if the flatness of salties is no good . . )

Thanks

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DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 19/04/2019 10:25

The Tourist ones are every narrow,I find a lot of Hotter ones narrow even though they're meant to be widerHmm

Millets might be another place to try or Clarks?

JoinTheMicrodots · 19/04/2019 10:31

@Chartreuser I went to a Moshulu store yesterday and tried on about 20 different pairs. There was big variation in how comfortable they were, even slight differences between shoes of the same style (different colours) - the assistant said it was because they’re all hand-finished so not identical. If you’re anywhere near a Moshulu shop then I’d say it’s worth going and trying on a load; the ones I liked most on the website weren’t comfy at all when I tried them on - just didn’t suit my foot shape - whereas the ones I got are the most comfortable things I’ve ever fit on my feet and l’m 😍😍😍!

JoinTheMicrodots · 19/04/2019 10:32

*put on my feet

ElfrideSwancourt · 19/04/2019 12:09

Fitflops!

bingohandjob · 19/04/2019 12:36

Agreed that Fitflops are really comfy from first wear...I don't really like the branded covered ones but plenty of choice www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/womens-sale-sandals-uk

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Chartreuser · 19/04/2019 13:15

That is interesting about the Moshulus JointhrMicrodots

I bought these in SD, Karrimore, £28. I know they're not beautiful but they're so comfy. I'm going to make sure I always have pretty toes and find an anklet to try and detract from them, whilst also rocking a boho/traveller vibe.

Mainly I hope to be able to get up in the morning without having to get DH to push me out of bed like this morning

Most comfy walking sandals
Most comfy walking sandals
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keepingbees · 19/04/2019 14:53

Have you tried Clark's or Padders? They do some with supportive padded soles

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Chartreuser · 19/04/2019 15:48

Sadly Clarks are too narrow and they don't do much in wide fit. I'll look at Padders though

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DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 19/04/2019 15:53

Well done! I think if you have painted nails you can rock any sandal.

AwdBovril · 19/04/2019 16:06

I had these Merrell sandals (they've been discontinued for years, now only available on Amazon etc at hugely inflated prices). They don't look like they'd be that great to wear but they're actually so comfortable. I'm thinking about these or these as I could do with replacing them, I've worn them every summer for about a decade. I literally wore them right out of the shop, all day & expected to have blisters. They were so comfortable that I did an 8 mile walk in them along the clifftops later that week.

AwdBovril · 19/04/2019 16:07

My feet are small but wide - I usually take a size 3 wide or extra wide at Clarks.

GooodMythicalMorning · 19/04/2019 16:08

They actually look quite cute. I'd wear them.

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Chartreuser · 19/04/2019 16:09

AwdBovril I tried on the second pair you linked to today as I think they look more like 'normal' sandals than the ones I got. They are not as cushioned though, and on me the buckle was directly on my ankle bone and rubbed. I am an awkward shape though.

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AwdBovril · 19/04/2019 16:11

Maybe look at sandals that are just velcro strap then if you've got sensitive ankles.

TodoDoingDone · 19/04/2019 16:21

Have you tried ecco? I have these and they are not beauties but very comfortable www.amazon.co.uk/ECCO-Womens-Offroad-Hiking-Sandals/dp/B000ZIBJRK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?s=gateway&crid=1EM7X6WYL8JRS&keywords=ecco+sandals+women&sprefix=Ecco+&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1555686820&sr=8-1

They seem to have quite a few with thicker soles and a it less hiking style than the above.

But to be honest, comfort and no pain is more important to me on long walks!

WinterHeatWave · 19/04/2019 16:24

Yeah, my Karrimor walking sandals were the best.
I also like Earth Spirit when I need something a bit less functional, but finding it harder and harder to locate them.

Bananasandchocolatecustard · 19/04/2019 19:38

I have Karrimore sandals. They are like walking on clouds.