What do you think of these sandals?

[Mitford1789]

I’m late 30s and pregnant, so not interested in heels at the moment. However even before I got pregnant I felt my style had gone a bit boring and mumsy, so I’d like to buy some sandals for the summer that look nice.
I have a Hobbs voucher - what do people think of these?
www.hobbs.com/product/alexandra-leather-sandals/0121-LE43-001H010-NAVY.html#cgid=shoes-sandals&is=false&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=0121-LE43-001H010-NAVY&pos=4

I'm 26 and love them! Very classy. I also love the other colour.

LOL 😆 No, no fluffy sliders! I'm neither young nor trendy but I do like nice sandals.

When I say old ladyish sandals, I mean this style for example, often worn by some old women.

This is not ageism, it's nothing against anyone's choice of footwear just maybe a poor description of a particular style of sandals.

And as someone said above, this is style and beauty and the word frumpy totally belongs here!

Nice if you're 60+, sorry!

Er most older people chose practical shoes which are not these, a strap is essential.

the word frumpy totally belongs here!

I disagree but if it continues to be used, ffs stop conflating it with age.

I disagree but if it continues to be used, ffs stop conflating it with age

Hear hear. Frumpy is subjective, and in no way, shape or form does it have anything to do with older age.

Agree that frumpy means without style, not related to age at all.

Wear your Birkenstocks and get some neon toenail varnish.

@dorangme

Nice if you're 60+, sorry!

Er most older people chose practical shoes which are not these, a strap is essential.

😂😂😂ok

Not sure where you live but it's the youngsters near me who wear the Hermes style rip offs like the OPs one.

All the 60 yrs olds I know like my mum like a clumpy DM sandal.

The Orla and Katie are much nicer

@Ihopeyourcakeisshit

I like them. I can't believe some of the alternative suggestions being posted, which are the epitome of frumpiness. Some of them are like a Lake District walking sandal worn by members of Slackthwaite ramblers.

yep!! So true

@Mitford1789

Thanks for the advice everyone - I didn’t mean to start a frumpy debate! I’ve gone for the orla sandals so we’ll see....however I did dig out my Birkenstock’s today on the basis of these suggestions, having not worn them since buying them in the first lockdown, and actually they do look a bit trendier than I thought! Comfy too...maybe I was too quick to dismiss them! I might ask for how to regain my style once baby no 2 (and there is not going to be a baby no 3!) is here.

@Mitford1789 I wouldn’t get buckles or anything you need to fasten, when you get bigger you’ll struggle to bend down and fasten them.

Wow I've never known Style and Beauty to be so nasty! Saying you don't like something is one thing, but going out of your way to insult posters who are trying to help isn't what I thought this board was about. Let alone the poor Slackthwaite Ramblers - what did they ever do to you?!

I think they look very classy and comfy
If you are pregnant I'd say have whatever you feel comfortable in ... to hell with anyone's opinion
You can think of a style overhaul later if you so wish ...

I saw them in Hobbs today. Thought they looked really drab. Sorry.

I like the 'Katie' sandals a lot more than the 'Orla'. The chunkier sole will balance you out better as you increase in girth, and also provide more cushioning for your feet.

I think they're nice but maybe try shops like mango and Zara or aldo and you'd find something a bit more on trend