These sandals - yay or nay?

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Keen Rose https://amzn.eu/d/dSI6aKb

I want sandals with a toe box to hide my fugal nails, comfy to walk and sand in all day. Will wear as a teacher who teaches forest school and outdoor activities as well as in the classroom. With and without socks, must be machine washable.

I like the look of these Keen sandals. Do you agree or can I find better?

It would be a hard no from me but wear what you like, horses for courses!

Well you might if you like sandals but you asked the reason for sandal hate and I gave mine. It’s mostly the walking or outdoorsy sandals that I hate. I don’t find them practical or pretty which renders them pointless in my eyes.
I think it’s debatable as to whether they are cooler as they mostly seem to be plastic or similar which when paired with bare skin is a recipe for sweat. I’ve just been away with my sister who had to keep her sweaty sandals on the balcony as they smelled so bad.
The right trainers will dry out just as quickly and have the benefit of not letting in anything unwanted and paired with the right socks are no hotter on the feet than sandals.
Having had to wear ‘remedial’ footwear for several years as a child I vowed not to wear any fugly footwear again.
There was much more sandal love on the man sandal thread though!

I’d sooner go for crocs.

If you like them wear them, but in my opinion, and no reason why you should listen to it, is they are awful and I recoiled when I saw them.

Crocs are in with the young 'uns! Worn with thick white socks.

They look terrible.

....baggy grey joggers, tight white crop top.
It's a look!

Definitely not

Nay

Just go for cool mesh trainers instead, then sort out your fungal nails.

Can I just say this thread is hilarious. I haven't laughed so much in ages and have learned so much about fungal nail cures. Thank you everyone 👏

Teachers' dress codes usually preclude the wearing of trainers. In her case I'd get a dispensation from the HT and take your advice!

I've got these:

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07T9TK7Z3?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1&psc=1

They look comfortable and practical for what you need them for.

Aren't they the same as the OP's?

No, hers are more strappy. Mine are more like fishermans sandals.

Ok. Similar though.

OP mentions forest school, which will often = mud.

OP, I dare say they’ll look fine on. If you like them, try them.

These are no better.

Why are the colour choices so awful? I didn't know such colours existed. They're like the colours of sadness and despair.

I have these exact same shoes and I love them. I've used and abused them on camping and hiking trips for the past 4 years and they still look great. Over here in Canada, Keen is a very popular brand and it's quite common to see their original Keen sandals in summer. This particular model is slightly more feminine and I prefer it to the original.
It's funny how geographic and cultural differences influence taste. Having grown up in the UK for a bit, I remember many of my peers had fisherman sandals and I owned a couple of them too. I do like that look as well. But honestly, if you're looking for functionality, you really can't go wrong with these. They're very comfy, quick-trying, and prevent any nasty toe stubs from rocks etc (as well as hiding your toes :))

Oh not sure about these. They are a little ugly.

This made me really laugh!

Worst shoes I've ever seen

I would wear these! They are walking trek sandals trainers - I can’t understand why some people are saying they are ugly - ? 🧐