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I have bought these monstruosities...

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20YAYMAKINGNAHE · 05/06/2022 08:11

www.zalando.co.uk/geox-gardenia-wedge-sandals-cream-ge111a0v7-b11.html
they're even uglier in person and I think I might keep them...

I was after platform sandals to wear with black trousers that reach the floor.

Height and comfort are important to me, and it seems in this instance they might go above style. I haven't found anything that's at least 3" (around 7cm) height, that also offers this level of comfort. These sandals are seriously comfortable which I am not sure I'll get from other brands' offerings.

I came across them whilst considering the equally ugly Nike platform sandals: www.nike.com/gb/t/icon-classic-sandals-VNCTCn/DH0223-600

I don't know what I am asking for here. Save me from myself? Suggest more palatable options (same comfort and height please)? Opinions?

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20YAYMAKINGNAHE · 05/06/2022 10:28

Lunificent · 05/06/2022 10:23

If you are tall and gorgeous everything looks good on your feet.

I am short and gorgeous 😀

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DoubleGauze · 05/06/2022 10:28

I don't think they're a crazy choice at all. They're nothing compared to what I wore in 90s as a teenager!

If you like that look then keep them.

beachcitygirl · 05/06/2022 10:31

I have these by Skechers and they are beyond a shadow of a doubt the most comfortable shoes I have ever ever worn.
And they are lovely to look at.

I have bought these monstruosities...
Deadringer · 05/06/2022 10:39

I kind of like them. But I have terrible feet and no style so if I found something comfortable I would snatch them up.

CandleSchtick · 05/06/2022 10:44

I like them.

DoubleGauze · 05/06/2022 10:45

If you really want to embrace that look you should buy something by Buffalo.

glamosaurus · 05/06/2022 10:54

Ugly sandals are 'in' & it's all you can get these days I find Smile

20YAYMAKINGNAHE · 05/06/2022 10:56

DoubleGauze · 05/06/2022 10:45

If you really want to embrace that look you should buy something by Buffalo.

I haven't found any quite that high.

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littlefireseverywhere · 05/06/2022 10:58

Just wear them, comfort & slightly edgy means you’ll be unique!!

PegasusReturns · 05/06/2022 11:01

I don’t hate them, I think they could be ok with the right outfit but black trousers are absolutely not the right outfit.

Jewel1968 · 05/06/2022 11:02

I quite like them. Are they comfortable?

DoubleGauze · 05/06/2022 11:06

Am I the only one that doesn't think they're at all out of the ordinary?

Strawberriesaregreat · 05/06/2022 11:08

Looks like you'd be rocking back n forth in both of them. Yes you need saving but no suggestions from me. Soz.

CandyCaneLane0 · 05/06/2022 11:08

I don't think they're that bad

Strawberriesaregreat · 05/06/2022 11:12

Yanbu. She should've been honest about it beforehand.

Chattanooger · 05/06/2022 11:12

I like them! And they’re nicer than all of the alternatives suggested.

20YAYMAKINGNAHE · 05/06/2022 11:23

PegasusReturns · 05/06/2022 11:01

I don’t hate them, I think they could be ok with the right outfit but black trousers are absolutely not the right outfit.

So what would be? help me out please!!

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20YAYMAKINGNAHE · 05/06/2022 11:24

Jewel1968 · 05/06/2022 11:02

I quite like them. Are they comfortable?

Crazily so

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20YAYMAKINGNAHE · 05/06/2022 11:25

Love them, but not quite the chunky look I'm after.

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TheNeverEndingSt0ry · 05/06/2022 11:27

Don’t like the Nike but love the first pair. Big ugly shoes have always been my thing. I remember being a teen and walking around Topshop with my friends and they’d always point and the ugliest, chunkiest shoes and say they reminded them of me.

Twoshoesnewshoes · 05/06/2022 11:31

I also like the first pair best, they look like meringue. I want to eat them.
They’re fab and I hope you have lots of fun wearing them x

tootiredtoocare · 05/06/2022 11:33

I like the first ones! They do look really comfortable. Socofy are my go-to for comfort now, but admittedly they're not to everyone's taste, I'm known for my unique shoes.
gb.newchic.com/socofy-sandals-3601/p-1948729.html?rmmds=search

Sniffypete · 05/06/2022 11:34

They remind me of my Skechers platform sandals I had in the days of the Spice Girls!

Greyhare · 05/06/2022 11:42

I think they are just ugly enough to tip into being ok, I couldn't wear them as anything 'nude' coloured clashes with my white/blue skin making it look green, but I don't hate them.