Are these shoes back in fashion?

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I’m seeing loads of people wearing them but they still look like old people’s shoes to me! They look super comfy though so may invest in a pair.

My dd swears by them whereas I prefer Clark’s sandals with buckles and backs myself. Everyone has slightly different feet so comfort varies

Not until you break them in and that can take a while.

Mine 'fart' sometimes, quite embarrassing really.

They've been in fashion for over the 30+ for years but recently teens are wearing them with socks so are now 'in fashion'

Just before Christmas I found myself behind a middle aged man and his student age son briskly walking up the hill, loaded with their Christmas grocery shopping. They were both beautifully dressed - and both wearing the exact same Boston clogs with crunchy grey socks.

Overrated over priced

They are for real women. But no fakes oh no. I bought my first pair in the 80’s from an independent shoemakers, run by women, in Leeds called ‘made to last’. They ordered them in from Germany. Expensive but for a reason of quality and workmanship. Still got them plus many new ones over time. They are your friend, moulded to every imprint you have ever made. Never happier than when in my birks. Thought it was hilarious when they featured in the Barbie film. Brilliant film. They are code. No one else can wear your Birks. They could open your smartphone.

I've seen them around over the years and always considered how deeply unattractive they are. I am obsessed with shoes, i love shoes and have had all sorts over the years but two that will never grace my collection are Birkenstocks or Crocs. Mules have never been a fave as i have narrow and shallow feet so they often fall off, i would forever be tripping and gripping the shoes with my toes which makes them ache after while. Never saw the appeal of Birkenstocks when you can have pretty, strappy, comfy gladiator sandals that stay on.

I wouldn't say I love mine. They're ok and I've not seen anything better - that's about as far as I'd go.

But then my view is that, the prettier your sandals, the funnier your feet look.

My 22yr old has a pair.

My 17yo bought the Primark version of the Arizona EVAs. Loves them.

I had a pair of black ones and desperately need to get some more bc my feet are very uncomfortable in this heat. Now, if only i was allowed to wear them at work in food service.....

I like mine but have not so recently bought their plastic version for pottering outside and found them to be pretty good.

Just where have you been?

Same!! With all shoes in this slip on style.

They've never been out of fashion! (For me at least) I buy a pair every couple of years and wear them daily from April to September!!

No 😳
I can imagine a number of my friends who would rather go barefoot on hot pavements than ever wear those! 😱
Personally I get flashbacks to my weird christian (yes small 'c') foster parents who'd wear these all the time , except to church ... 🫣
My school mates would call them Mary Sad-u-lin and Judas iCar-Lot ...
Cue deep trauma for me ... 😒

I discovered mine did too when invigilating an A level exam…. Had to walk around bare foot.

I take it your dog isn't a nettle-and-brambles enthusiast like mine.

She is, but this was a walk along the harbourside and through the town! Definitely not suitable shoes for woodland walks!

I wouldn't go on a long hike but have clocked up a few miles wandering around my town in a day

Yes they are, but I found them so uncomfortable that I got rid of them ! X

I remember looking at Birkenstocks years ago at the same time, and they were way more expensive than the Clarks sandals then...

Yes I'm sure they are. I've got some Dunlop sandals which are also incredibly comfortable and feel like they were made for me. They were £30.

Each to their own. I did try some on in a Schuh once and I'm not really a fan of the strap placement. I prefer sandals to have an ankle strap so it doesn't feel like every time I take a step, I'm enticing the shoe to reluctantly come with me.

I love mine and would say I'm fairly fashionable!