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Comfy sandals made from buttery soft leather

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Phunkychicken · 16/05/2025 07:44

I have EDS and one of be many delights is ridiculously sensitive skin that years/blisters at the drop off a hat.

In looking for comfy sumner sandals made from super soft leather, any suggestions? They need to be a bit padded too. My commute is nearly 3 miles of walking.

I've got Fitflop Grace but the leather is too hard, ditto my beloved saltwaters and birkies. Also got the Fitflop sandals made with the twisted puffy leather, they're soft enough but too narrow.

I'm like the princess and the pea!

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Chersfrozenface · 16/05/2025 07:49

I have wide feet, a bunion and skin that gets rubbed raw in an instant.

I have a pair of Moshulu sandals that I can wear for a short time with plasters under the straps on the worst bits.

Otherwise it's good quality cotton socks and trainers.

I'll watch this thread in case anyone has found the holy grail.

soupycustard · 16/05/2025 08:17

I have princess and the pea feet as well and have yet to find the holy grail! The nearest I've come is sandals from Office I got a couple of years back, and their shops (I can't ever risk buying online) seem to have different but equally soft ones in stock at the moment.
Carl Scapa also seem to do very soft leather in some of their ranges but I haven't tried them myself.
But after years of struggling to find any footwear that works, I would never try a walk over about a mile in anything but hoka trainers!
I'm really hoping we get some answers!!

Phunkychicken · 16/05/2025 08:22

I've got some cheap walking sandals from sports direct which don't rub as the suede is completely padded where it touches the skin. But they're not v pretty/suitable for work.

I wonder if the answer is wear the comfy ones for walking etc and bring 'prettier' ones to change into for the working day.

It doesn't help that many places use pleather now, it doesn't soften and wear like leather so it's always hard

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Cuppachuchu · 16/05/2025 08:47

Ecco. Comfortable walking sandals. Not cheap, but quality.
I really should have shares.

Thistooshallpass. · 16/05/2025 08:47

I find air and grace very soft , quality and last years .

Growsomeballswoman · 16/05/2025 08:51

vionic ones are comfortable and soft

FloraBotticelli · 16/05/2025 08:52

I’m living in these at the moment - Moda In Pelle has beautifully buttery soft leather but I find their widths vary by style. These particular ones are great for my half size and wide feet.

www.modainpelle.com/sandals-c29/flat-sandals-c50/neyma-navy-porvair-p14863

Phunkychicken · 16/05/2025 09:25

Thistooshallpass. · 16/05/2025 08:47

I find air and grace very soft , quality and last years .

I've got some gorgeous air and grace ones, beautifully soft leather but not wide enough sadly. I keep them so I can wear them for a couple of hours out but can't do a full day.

Side effect of having crap ligaments is really wide feet

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Danniotley · 16/05/2025 09:45

I have EDS and plantar fasciitis and I bought these a couple of years ago. Still going strong. Lovely and soft leather, look way better on but the best bit is the 3 straps are all Velcro so I can adjust them depending on how my feet are feeling. They are very comfortable, never rub and I can walk for miles. https://josefseibel.co.uk/collections/holiday-sandals/products/josef-seibel-tonga-25?variant=42444084609267

JOSEF SEIBEL Tonga 25

JOSEF SEIBEL Tonga 25, with its wrap-around cork sole, will provide the ultimate all-day comfort. Its adjustable straps and practical wedge heel make this a very versatile slip-on style that is the perfect choice to finish any look.

https://josefseibel.co.uk/collections/holiday-sandals/products/josef-seibel-tonga-25?variant=42444084609267

Upwardsonly · 16/05/2025 14:14

Just received these and match your brief completely. Butter soft leather, really cushioned orthotic insole and padded behind the buckle so it doesn’t rub my ankle. A bargain as well. Never purchased TOMS before but I love these and think they look decent as well!

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