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Comfy walking sandals

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Catwoman8 · 17/05/2025 18:04

I'm travelling to a hot country soon (city break) where I'll be doing a lot of walking. I need a stylish comfy pair of sandals that will go with most things. I'm mid 30s.

I've had birks in the past which were quite comfy, but I'm not sure they would be comfy enough for the amount of walking I'll be doing. Any suggestions?

Ideally I'd like to avoid black.

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Trallala · 17/05/2025 18:17

I've got some Fitflop ones which have done me proud on holidays where I've walked miles in them. These are the ones I've got, I've had them a couple of years and they're washable so still look as good as new. The RRP was a LOT but I got them brand new on Vinted for £30. Fitflop has a lot of lovely styles covering all kinds of tastes

Comfy walking sandals
BreezyBlock · 17/05/2025 18:23

Merrells are great for this - I have an old pair they don’t make anymore but the sandspur ones look the most similar

Catwoman8 · 17/05/2025 20:55

Trallala · 17/05/2025 18:17

I've got some Fitflop ones which have done me proud on holidays where I've walked miles in them. These are the ones I've got, I've had them a couple of years and they're washable so still look as good as new. The RRP was a LOT but I got them brand new on Vinted for £30. Fitflop has a lot of lovely styles covering all kinds of tastes

I've just found some on vinted that look OK, are they true to size? They aren't the prettiest , but being neutral they would go with everything! I'm going to take trainers too, but in 40 degrees temperatures I'm guessing it will be too hot to wear them!

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fatgirlswims · 18/05/2025 00:48

I LOVE my teva with universals and can walk for miles and regularly do 30k + days sightseeing in them.

CraftyNavySeal · 18/05/2025 00:56

fatgirlswims · 18/05/2025 00:48

I LOVE my teva with universals and can walk for miles and regularly do 30k + days sightseeing in them.

Second these. Very light, comfy and don’t need wearing in.

Noshadelamp · 18/05/2025 01:01

These are all on my shortlist for taking away with me this summer based on comfort and looks:
Saltwater boardwalk, tevas can't remember which ones I have, fitlops in gracie

Catwoman8 · 18/05/2025 10:21

Noshadelamp · 18/05/2025 01:01

These are all on my shortlist for taking away with me this summer based on comfort and looks:
Saltwater boardwalk, tevas can't remember which ones I have, fitlops in gracie

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The fitflip gracie ones are what I'm after style wise. Have you wore these before, are they really comfy?

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Trallala · 18/05/2025 10:46

Catwoman8 · 17/05/2025 20:55

I've just found some on vinted that look OK, are they true to size? They aren't the prettiest , but being neutral they would go with everything! I'm going to take trainers too, but in 40 degrees temperatures I'm guessing it will be too hot to wear them!

Yes I found them true to size. Some of them are a bit matronly for my taste but there are some quite funky ones too. Looks like there's a 15% off promotion at the moment as well.

Tevas are also great!

Catwoman8 · 18/05/2025 12:26

Trallala · 18/05/2025 10:46

Yes I found them true to size. Some of them are a bit matronly for my taste but there are some quite funky ones too. Looks like there's a 15% off promotion at the moment as well.

Tevas are also great!

Yeah some of them are like what my 70 year old mum would wear, I want comfort but I don't want to fully sacrifice style either. I like the look of the gracie style ones that someone above has mentioned, might order some to try

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ErnestClementine · 18/05/2025 12:29

Can confirm the gracies are comfy and durable

PotatoBreadForTheWin · 18/05/2025 12:30

I ordered some tan Gracie fit flops a couple of weeks ago after seeing them recommended on another thread. They’re lovely and very comfortable. I have worn them for a full day walking around London and they were great. Wearing them a lot at the moment and I have no complaints at all

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 18/05/2025 12:44

I've just bought some plain black Teva children's sandals. In love with them so far, but haven't walked more than about four miles in them yet.

TheSybil · 18/05/2025 21:45

Tevas! Comfy and stylish

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