I know it's been done to death - comfortable, flat but smart sandals for work

[PuppyMonkey]

Not birkies or fit flops, just something simple, but nice, comfy and smart to wear when I go back to the office in July. Any suggestions... I'm looking online and everything seems to be sliders, which I have plenty of, but could do with something a bit more professional.

Help!

I love my Salt Water sandals. They are on their second summer and look as good as new. They do a few different styles too.

John Lewis have a good sale

Saltwater. So comfy as well.

Thanks for suggestion, not so keen on Saltwater tbh, think they’re a bit too flip floppy. Will have a look at John Lewis though!

Earth Spirit

www.amazon.co.uk/Rieker-Womens-60800-14-Closed-Sandals/dp/B07JHJFKVW?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

Something like this?

I have these in black and in brown/gold, the are so comfortable and go with everything. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074MC3HT4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vQi9EbSR0N3D7?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

Ooh, more suggestions thank you. Earth Spirit have a few smarter ones that look good - I think those Rieker ones are ok too, curtain, just looking at some of the other styles now...

Think these might be the ones www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B086X2VJXM/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A11TUGHSDV22PS&psc=1&tag=mumsnetforu03-21

Oh this is another one that makes me feel very old. Sandals? In the office?!

Strictly against the rules when I started work and still seems unprofessional to me.

How are saltwaters on big and wide feet and are they relatively hard wearing?

I have these
www.johnlewis.com/kin-leap-sandals/black/p4997340

www.houseoffraser.co.uk/brand/blowfish/golden-womens-sandals-231206?google&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIo7-A3Pic6gIVDO7tCh3FEwwqEAQYCCABEgL1B_D_BwE#colcode=23120603

Slightly different design to the other blowfish ones but v comfy and go well with everything. I'm on my feet most of the day and find them comfortable.

Ultimate you must be positively ancient!

www.modainpelle.com/sandals-c29/flat-sandals-c50/navasi-rose-gold-metallic-leather-p4790

These available in lots of colours.

@UltimateWednesday

Oh this is another one that makes me feel very old. Sandals? In the office?!

Strictly against the rules when I started work and still seems unprofessional to me.

I wore sandals to work from my first office job, and that was nearly 20 years ago.

I’ve been working in professional roles for the past 30 years (Including going to court) and sandals are perfectly acceptable attire.

I’ve bought those ones I linked to earlier but no harm having a look at the others too is there?

Thanks so much guys!

Ooh I like the Moda in Pelle in white....

Moshulu do some smart sandles, and very comfortable.

Yes, very old, much more than 20 years ago. Bare legs weren't allowed either, there were actual written rules forbidding it.

Where and when was that then @UltimateWednesday?

Corporate banking 1980s

Although in my defense, you watch any female in a high powered career in a TV drama, they won't be wearing sandals to the office, even now. Unfeasibly high heels, maybe but not sandals.

@UltimateWednesday

My recent experience in law firms is that sandals are a no go. Bare legs also frowned upon, although not always as noticeable, so people can just about get away with that.

See! It is just wrong. I've got to a point where comfort is more important, so I do go bare legged but sandals are the line for me