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Sling back closed toe sandals for evenings that I can walk a distance in

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OMGitsnotgood · 04/05/2025 08:04

I’ve been searching fruitlessly, perhaps what I want doesn’t exist. I do know that MN can often find things when I’ve given up so any help appreciated.

I’m after closed-toe, sling back sandals. Not high heels or too high wedge, but equally not so flat that they hurt my Achilles after walking any distance. They are to go primarily with navy wide legged trousers; navy cropped trousers and navy shorts. Lots of those when I Google but the criteria that is making it difficult is that I want them to have comfortable enough soles that I can walk a reasonable distance in them (say 30-40 mins to bars/restaurants and the same back, but look nice enough for evenings (I have proper walking sandals for day time). Most of what I have found look too flat or have very thin soles.
They don’t have to be navy as I appreciate ‘different navies’ can clash. I saw some blue/white striped espadrilles in a local shop which I loved but not sure they would go with all the tops I would wear.
Help please!

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Angrymum22 · 04/05/2025 12:17

I have just bought a pair of nude suede slingbacks with 1inch block heal off Vinted. They are for a wedding later this year and need to be comfortable to wear all day. They are Russell & Bromley, worn once and still in perfect condition. They cost me £20. It’s well worth a search, there are lots of items on there that would fit the bill.
With navy you could wear red or neutral or good old cream and blue for a timeless classic look.

I have become a Vinted fan since finding clothes and shoes from previous seasons that I couldn’t justify buying. I bought a White Company sun dress last year ( still with tags) for £8, couldn’t believe my luck. And currently waiting arrival of a swimsuit I put off buying last year for a fraction of the cost, again still with tags.

Im currently midway into losing 3stone so Vinted is a perfect source of interim clothing.
I stick to classics so can roll them out year after year.

OMGitsnotgood · 04/05/2025 13:11

@Angrymum22I’m a huge Vinted fan and buy lots from there. The search for these yielded so many results that I gave up scrolling. Suggestions for brands also useful, will filter on R&B thanks

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OMGitsnotgood · 04/05/2025 13:13

@helpfulpersonI don’t dislike those, but feel the top is a bit full for the trousers I would want them to go with, maybe more just deeper thanthe tbe toes. But will have a think about that as they seem to have a decent sole

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Saltandvinegarsquares30 · 04/05/2025 13:18

I've got these in various colours from New Look. I find them very comfortable.

Sling back closed toe sandals for evenings that I can walk a distance in
OMGitsnotgood · 04/05/2025 16:03

They are lovely @Saltandvinegarsquares30. What I forgot to say in my OP is that I have ‘square’ feet and struggle with pointy toes. I’d ask prefer a less slim heel for walking any distance.

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Angrymum22 · 04/05/2025 18:56

OMGitsnotgood · 04/05/2025 13:11

@Angrymum22I’m a huge Vinted fan and buy lots from there. The search for these yielded so many results that I gave up scrolling. Suggestions for brands also useful, will filter on R&B thanks

Gabor do very comfortable low heal sling backs as do Clark’s. Van Dal and M&S have also sold some nice ones in previous seasons.
My DH accidentally threw out most of my shoes a few years back when we were decorating, long story. So I have been gradually replacing my collection of shoes. I have several pairs of sling backs in various colours and heights and periodically trawl through Vinted and eBay to see if I can find classics to add.
I don’t wear heals very often but around that Gabor and Van Dal do some classic shapes and heals that are great for occasions I need to dress up. They rarely need wearing in so are ideal. Russell & Bromley closed our local branch so I love looking for old styles.

Another make for unusual classic shoes is Renata. I don’t think they are still making shoes but there is a seller on Vinted who has a huge stock of new in box shoes.

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