Oh closed toe summer where art thou

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First up, confession: owing to a savage stubbing, I have a manky toenail that I wish to hide from the world this summer, until it heals.

So, I need a pair of closed-toe summer shoes/sandals to wear to the office/casual, to the pub etc. I have other shoes for beach, walks etc and I’m not looking for ballet pumps (too thin-soled) or trainers (too hot).

Dont mind an open back but need to be practical enough to walk in. Any hardware must be silver-toned.

Anyone seen anything?

Do you have a link to the fabric M&S gold ones?

https://www.pikolinos.com/uk-en/women/collection/womens-new.html?cgid=WOM_NEW&pmin=0%2e05&prefn1=omegaAvailableCountries&prefv1=GB&prefn2=tipologiaProducto2&prefv2=Semi-closed%20shoes&sz=60 Very comfortable, I have the black p Vallarta they look smart enough for work.

It’s copied the link in French for some reason but they do ship to England!

I have my eye on these ridiculous but absolutely gorgeous things!

Air and Grace

I bought these last summer. They were fab for work... went with everything and very comfortable.

I know you said not ballet shoes but these are pumps... they have a proper sole.

I found this at John Lewis & Partners. What do you think?  https://www.johnlewis.com/gabor-sabia-wide-fit-leather-pumps-white/p112851973?tmad=c&tmcampid=7&sshare=jlappioss_Y29tLmFwcGxlLlVJS2l0LmFjdGl2aXR5LkNvcHlUb1Bhc3RlYm9hcmQ=

I hate pointy toed shoes. They look so uncomfortable.

The Next shoes linked earlier are lovely though.

https://www.esdemarca.com/en/art/sandalias-de-piel-1712s-rhodes-negro-11712s101003_001-3235667.html?utm_source=anuncio&utm_medium=shopping&utm_content=3235667&utm_campaign=GB_SANDBOX-F&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhr6_BhD4ARIsAH1YdjAsjk69m-S6CpnbPY3sH1maXjqr0vtRNUGEBQA32xNG7Mnh1vfRzk8aAsLvEALw_wcB

Can confirm these are insanely comfortable

Gabor often have nice pumps for summer

I trawled several city centres last summer for similar. Stumbled upon Pikolinos who have THE BEST closed toe range. I can only access their US website at the moment for some reason, but if you find a stockist go try some on - lots of different closed to options!

Hotter have a few closed toe sandals - Catskills, Lake, May

How closed? E.g. if your toes were mostly closed in by a cage would it work? Some fisherman's sandals are mostly enclosed.

I like a fisherman style. Not completely closed, but manky toe won’t be too obvious. www.marksandspencer.com/suede-leopard-print-buckle-flat-sandals/p/clp60725591?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

A pretty but casual loafer?

These are quite pricy but something along these lines...

www.bobbies.com/en/4000784063-taline-milos-beige.html

I have a pair of salt water shark sandals. Would they be closed enough? I fine them really comfortable although I know some people don't like how flat they are.

www.salt-watersandals.co.uk/collections/womens-fisherman-shark-original-sandals

I have Lunar Plimsolls in gold and pewter. The leather is so soft. I love wearing them.

"St. Ives Metallic Gold Plimsoll - Ladies Shoes from Lunar Shoes UK" https://www.lunarshoesonline.co.uk/ladies-shoes-c6/st-ives-metallic-gold-plimsoll-p6340

These might not be sandal-y enough?

https://www.bobbies.com/en/4000783870-becca-savannah.html

Have you tried a menorcan sandal?

Saw those on Instagram, they do look lovely.

Sadly, they don't look supportive enough for my feet. My podiatrist would hate those.

I got a pair of Fitflop cova for the same reason, it was years ago though so I'm not sure they still do them. There's loads on ebay though.

What about these? I really like them and was sad to see my size is out of stock
https://www.hobbs.com/product/seren-leather-flats/0224-LR49-001H020-MALBEC-PURPLE.html?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=20413593267&cq_net=x&cq_plt=gp&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20413593267&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqcO_BhDaARIsACz62vMXYdfaqXThPUvDct4N5kHZVMZ2Z6gyBdz-P9Yo8gbQffgFO-np5u4aApEjEALw_wcB

Not a fan myself of these but if you did want something more casual:
https://www.marksandspencer.com/suede-fisherman-sandals/p/clp60732817?color=SAND&extid=ps_ps-pla-pmax_ggl_ww_ch__-UK-_-_bau&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqcO_BhDaARIsACz62vMK3EUvWkSAn_pQdq11RLlAq_m2_qPnaD80EPydkKnhlfqEbdhgbXMaAk32EALw_wcB

I prefer these ones but I wonder if the sole might be too thin for you?
www.jonesbootmaker.com/products/inga-leather-casual-sandals-inga-327-084?variant=55152511189379&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqcO_BhDaARIsACz62vMjchpzC2FwIcH0zmpi7PmSc7XvJY8cFGP9BvDctVUmkjYGOEgEG7QaAlf2EALw_wcB

https://palmairasandals.com/collections/womens-menorcan-sandals-made-in-menorca-spain-and-available-in-the-uk

I love these - I have 3 or 4 pairs and you dont need to paint your toe nails!

Fisherman-style sandals will hide your toes, while still looking nice and summery.

I got this email this morning. Don't usually go for these types of sandals but quite tempted by these. Minimum toe peep https://www.vagabond.com/gb/ellis-5930-140-89/

Josef Seibel Rosalie sound like what you’re seeking