How many pairs of sandals do you have?

[virgocatlover]

I have one pair but thinking about investing in another. How many is the norm? I only wear on dry and warm days.

Depends on the occasion. Sandals and slides are my go to in warmer weather. I have comfy supportive ones for popping to the shops etc, black, nude and sparkly ones for dresses and holiday. A few colourful ones and some flatform/wedge sandals. I don’t think you can have too many

3 pairs of Birkenstocks and 2 pairs of Dunes for everyday wear.
3 pairs of ‘dressier’ sandals from high street shops for when I need to look a bit nicer. All in different colours so I have something for most outfits.

Far more than I need, because they are so closely associated with happy times for me that I keep buying them. I could manage perfectly well with two pairs- one flat and comfortable enough to walk around in all day, and one that can be a bit less practical and more stylish for when less walking is required. And tbh I wouldn’t need the second pair, but the ones I have currently are rose gold leather flatforms.

Sliders for poolside
Comfy black and comfy tan ones for every day
Dressier white ones and dressier black ones
Leopard print ones

So 6 pairs of flat ones at least, and I've probably forgotten some sparkly or metallic ones.

Several and have just added to the collection today following a trip to my local garden centre where they surprisingly had some gems-
One pair plain blue casual for blue summer dresses (I wear a lot of blue)
One pair black Gladiator sandals for anything black
One pair white Birkenstock dupes
One pair tan/woven Birkenstock dupes
One pair white and brown 'flat forms'
Gold sliders
Brown sliders
One pair glittery for evening going out

Basically I live in sandals in the summer and generally have one pair to go with most outfits/dresses that I own

One pair of Birkenstocks (the ones with the double straps, cork sole and black straps) and one pair of flip flops.
I absolutely hate feet, my own and other peoples 😂
the Birkenstocks are for 40 degree holiday temperatures going out for dinner, the flip flops I take to the spa and also for during the day on holiday.
I never wear them otherwise, never found a pair that I thought weren’t really ugly!! I even hate the Birkenstocks but they will do for holidays!
I have many, many other pairs of other footwear but not sandals.

Way too many.

I'm fact I packed most away today as we are going into winter now so the boots have come out.

About 10 pairs. But they get worn at least 9 months of the year.

Nike sliders
Black birkenstock dupes
Tan leather sandals with ankle strap
Leopard print sandals with ankle strap

Ok I’ve counted.
20 pairs of sandals/espadrilles
9 pairs of sliders/flipflops
😮😅
in my defence, some are yeaaars old.

I have two and they're both the same just different colours Multicoloured ones for usual use, black ones for work. Also occasionally wear the black ones if going out on a night or something if the multicoloured ones will clash too much with my outfit. Tevas. Comfiest sandals ever, I will probably never wear any others now I've discovered them.

I have maybe 3/4

birkenstock type dupes which i wear everyday and need replacing each year

haviana flip flop - more for beach/ pool

2 pairs of wedge sandals that don't wear very often

Probably 12-14. Skechers, Birkenstocks, flats, heels, assorted colours....

I wear closed shoes at work but sandals to and from work and evenings and weekends.

Two. One pair are pretty ugly and the other is quite a nice pair from Zara. I am a fan of espidrilles so have about two or three pairs of those.

None. My toes aren't fit for public consumption anymore. Trainers all the way.

Old pair and newer pair of everyday sandals and 3 pairs of smart sandals in different colours

I'm constantly amazed at how many mumsnetters own multiple pairs of sandals. I only wear them in warm and dry weather, of which we get very little where I live. I own more pairs than I ever have just now (3 pairs) plus a pair of Josef Siebel flip flops. They won't get much wear until the weather improves. My socks stay on unless it is over 21 degrees.

14, I can think of - bought a beaded pair last week. I will try not to buy any more,this year. I've had a dodgy achilles and calf for a few months, so the high and backless ones aren't likely to leave the wardrobe. Fortunately I have about the same number of pairs of trainers 😂

3 - a metallic pair (2018)
Some birkenstock arizona knock offs from Next (2020)
Saltwaters (2022)

I only wear them when it's very hot, I wore the Next ones last weekend. They don't get much wear so they last a long time.

1 pair of saltwaters which are horrible flat slippy deathtraps.

1 pair of Skechers foamy ones for long days of walking.

Two pairs of flat leather (one tan, one black) and two pairs of strappy chunky heeled (one black, one gold)

I live in the north west so get about ten days a year wear out of them, plus holidays and the occasional summer wedding. I’ve had the flat tan ones for about ten years 😅

2 pairs of walking sandals. One is my main pair and one is the older back-up. I got the newer one because the older one was a lot less comfortable for long-term walking than my slide-on Sketchers, less cushioning.

The aforementioned slide-on Sketchers sandals.

Unfortunately, they're all a little marked from sunscreen residue. It's hard to top up sunscreen during the day in a way that never contaminates.

I think I have three pairs of swimming pool flip-flops. Two are between the toes, one slide-on. One are a bit sad looking (they were white and green beneath the foot and the white is now not so white), so they're a back-up, more for going out into the garden to hang up washing. The slide-on ones have a bit of a strange material beneath the foot - I got them because I thought they'd be like these very comfortable ones I borrowed from someone else once, but they were a disappointment.

Mine last for ages as well as I only wear them when it is hot. Since developing arthritis in one foot I can barely walk in my wedges.

1 pair Birkenstocks
1 pair Birkenstocks tan wedges
1 pair Fitflop comfy sandals
Loads of flipflops
Some older flat strappy sandals I don't wear as much but keep "just in case"

I really want another pair of Birks maybe in gold or tan

You've made me go and look. I have 12.

8
Not including flip flops!