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Help me find some sandals!

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florenceandthemac · 21/06/2022 15:06

I'm sick of looking/trying on. I really want and need some new sandals, ones that will cope with a fair bit of walking (not hiking...)
I ordered the Dr Marten Clarissa Quad about four months ago, absolutely loved them but the 5 was too small and the 6 too big. I'm still not over this, especially when I see other people wearing them.
I have ordered god knows how many pairs of sandals since then, that are either too narrow, make fart noises when I walk (my feet squeezing air against the sole) or the shoes themselves squeak.
I want an on trend sandal, fairly chunky (but open to options as long as they're on trend), good sole on them, preferably wide and comfortable enough to walk in (eg around parks in Florida)
TIA. I'm fed up of looking!

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EVHead · 27/03/2023 19:04

Have you tried FitFlops? My feet make the farty noises you mention in them, but they might work for you?

Eminybob · 27/03/2023 19:14

Birkenstocks?
So comfy for walking as they have the arch support.

JoanThursday · 27/03/2023 19:18

I bought these last year. Got the same kind of vibe as the DM ones. I found them very comfortable

https://www.johnlewis.com/kin-lauren-leather-chunky-sole-buckle-sandals/p5467727?s_share=jlappdroid

RenoDakota · 27/03/2023 19:18

I am going to get these (when I can get into an actual Schuh shop and try on for size):

www.schuh.co.uk/womens/schuh-tanya-chunky-flatform-natural-sandals/1737241460/

Moanycowbag · 27/03/2023 21:19

Eminybob · 27/03/2023 19:14

Birkenstocks?
So comfy for walking as they have the arch support.

I get fart noises in Birkenstocks but tbh I don't care as they are so comfy.

OP I would recommend the Mayari in Oiled Leather, so comfy can walk forever in them, mine are about to do their 4th summer but still look as good as new.

ZuzuMyLittleGingersnap · 28/03/2023 10:12

These seem to have a bit of a similar vibe to the DM Clarissa.

No personal experience of wearing them, but I came across the pic whilst browsing others and thought of your post!

https://www.hush-uk.com/barley-gladiator-sandals-black/008423-0208.html

Barley Gladiator Sandals | Black | hush

https://www.hush-uk.com/barley-gladiator-sandals-black/008423-0208.html

peachescariad · 28/03/2023 10:23

Womens Brown TOMS Sicily Sandals | schuh

These arrived yesterday and soooo comfy - they're not chunky though. Needed to walk around Brussels end of April.

ZuzuMyLittleGingersnap · 28/03/2023 10:27

@peachescariad,

Those are really nice! Good to know they're comfy for walking. Have added to my 'potentials' list. Thanks.

NorthernSoul55 · 28/03/2023 13:57

Seen some similar in M&S this morning... Leather, chunky sole, £55.

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