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Stylish comfortable sandals for city break in heat?

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Justkoko · 26/03/2023 14:12

Off to Rome in the summer and I'd like to pack as light as possible. I'm aware I'm going to find the heat a challenge so am thinking of taking several simple linen dresses.

I have tevas, Salt waters, and random various sandals. The saltwater are thin soled and while I find them comfy, I'm not sure about 3 or 4 days always on the go? The tevas are comfy but not terribly smart.

Is there a best of both worlds?

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MrsWidgerysLodger · 26/03/2023 14:13

Saltwater now do a soft sole version that may fit the bill

EmmaGrundyForPM · 26/03/2023 14:16

I can walk for miles in Fit Flops, but I know not everyone can. I have a white leather pair for daytime and a black leather pair for evening, but you could get away with just one pair if you have different evening stuff (I tend to wear black).

Mercurial123 · 26/03/2023 14:41

I wear Birkenstocks (Mayaris) for the cobbled streets and all the walking. It's going to be super hot I'd go for comfort every time.

Rayna37 · 26/03/2023 14:49

I've had a couple of pairs from Ecco that have been the holy grail of this, but not sure about their current stock.

CinnamonJellyBeans · 26/03/2023 15:15

I can also walk miles in fit flops.

SheisMammyof2 · 26/03/2023 15:20

Birkenstock Mayaris.

professionalnomad · 26/03/2023 16:13

These are like walking on clouds and very stylish

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Justkoko · 26/03/2023 20:16

I have some like mayaris but with an ankle strap. I was thinking birks might get a bit tiring with a harder sole. Hmm, I'll have to dig them out and see how they feel.

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CiaoBellisima · 26/03/2023 20:17

Mercurial123 · 26/03/2023 14:41

I wear Birkenstocks (Mayaris) for the cobbled streets and all the walking. It's going to be super hot I'd go for comfort every time.

I would suggest Birkenstocks too and this style is quite pretty. I’ve walked miles all over Rome in Birkenstocks on many occasions.

SirChenjins · 26/03/2023 20:22

Birkenstocks wrecked my feet - far too hard soled for all that walking. You need something really soft - Ecco’s are good or give in and go for trainers like every other tourist.

Mercurial123 · 27/03/2023 05:49

SirChenjins · 26/03/2023 20:22

Birkenstocks wrecked my feet - far too hard soled for all that walking. You need something really soft - Ecco’s are good or give in and go for trainers like every other tourist.

Might be too hard for your feet. I've never had an issue walking long distances with them. I love them.

poppym12 · 27/03/2023 10:09

I wear Birkenstocks all the time. I used to wear different sandals too but after months of very painful plantar fasciitis, it only resolved when I stuck with Birkenstocks.

I'm looking for some dressier ones now as all mine are Arizona.

SirChenjins · 27/03/2023 10:15

Mercurial123 · 27/03/2023 05:49

Might be too hard for your feet. I've never had an issue walking long distances with them. I love them.

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Definitely too hard. There are so many softer soled options out there that would suit the OP better if her feet are more like mine.

steelseries · 27/03/2023 10:23

Birkenstocks so a softer sole version. I've walked 15 miles a day in mine with zero problems.

bookish83 · 27/03/2023 10:24

Camper sandals are very comfortable as are birkenstocks to me. Its the thicker sole!

I find saltwaters comfortable but not for city walking days at once.

Otherwise i would just admit defeat and wear trainers Blush

hashisucks · 27/03/2023 10:41

In the past I've had Ugg sandals which have been incredibly comfortable for city breaks (I can't bar Birkenstocks for any length of time). Their current styles are mostly a bit chunky but the Kaitie and Solivan ones come in different styles - I'm thinking of trying the Solivan Gladiators or Slingbacks. It's a fine line between nerdy and cool! And on a city break you want to look at least a bit stylish (well I do!)

lordloveadog · 27/03/2023 10:47

Rome streets quite manky. Feet probably happier in light trainers.

SirChenjins · 27/03/2023 10:54

lordloveadog · 27/03/2023 10:47

Rome streets quite manky. Feet probably happier in light trainers.

Agree with this

Mercurial123 · 27/03/2023 12:02

SirChenjins · 27/03/2023 10:15

Definitely too hard. There are so many softer soled options out there that would suit the OP better if her feet are more like mine.

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Why so defensive? Everyone is different.

MrsOrange · 27/03/2023 13:18

Recommendation from a previous thread and I love them for comfort
https://airandgracelondon.com/

But they seem strangely short on stock for sandals online.

SirChenjins · 27/03/2023 13:20

Mercurial123 · 27/03/2023 12:02

Why so defensive? Everyone is different.

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What’s defensive about that? They’re definitely too hard for my feet, if the OP’s feet are like mine Birkenstocks will be too hard and there are softer soles out there.

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Justkoko · 27/03/2023 13:22

I'd wear trainers if it was not going to be so hot.
I just need airy if possible and trying to decide if I need a softer sole. It'll be a lot of walking.
I don't think I've ever had soft sole birkenstocks.
It shouldn't be this tricky to get comfortable and stylish!

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Frosty1000 · 27/03/2023 13:36

I have sketchers sandals and if you're looking for comfort these are similar comfort to their trainers.

Mercurial123 · 27/03/2023 13:37

SirChenjins · 27/03/2023 13:20

What’s defensive about that? They’re definitely too hard for my feet, if the OP’s feet are like mine Birkenstocks will be too hard and there are softer soles out there.

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I give up.... not everyone has feet like you.

maranella · 27/03/2023 13:39

It shouldn't be this tricky to get comfortable and stylish!

I agree, but it is. If it's a contest though and it's going to be hot and lots of walking, comfort always wins out. I have a pair of Merrell sandals that I've had for 8 years and they're brilliant. So comfortable, arch support, I can walk for miles in them and I can chuck them in the washing machine when they get dirty and smelly. They're not especially stylish, but I have arthritis in my big toe on one foot, so fashionable sandals can leave me unable to walk at all!