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Realscottishhaggis · 07/03/2026 23:36

I want flat shoes in a brown leather easy to slide on and off. I don’t mind a slight wedge but no heels. I don’t want laces. max budget £150 but it’s not an aim has anyone got any suggestions

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muddyford · 08/03/2026 07:51

I wear a lot of Hotter. The leather quality is good. Or Ecco.

Gettingbysomehow · 08/03/2026 10:46

Gabor are very good quality. Ive bought from them before but they arent wide enough for me. I need a 5.5 E.

Nicecatneighbour · 08/03/2026 10:51

muddyford · 08/03/2026 07:51

I wear a lot of Hotter. The leather quality is good. Or Ecco.

I tried on some Hotter shoes last weekend. Not great. The saleswoman told me that the company has been bought by Woolovers and the quality has gone down. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. I bought a pair of Rieker shoes in another shop. Very comfortable. And, cheaper than Hotter. 🙌

EscapadeVelocity · 08/03/2026 11:18

Grenson - but in the sales.

Beautifully made and stubbornly hard wearing.

Realscottishhaggis · 08/03/2026 11:26

Gettingbysomehow · 08/03/2026 10:44

Ewww no that’s manly

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RobinInTheCrabApple · 08/03/2026 11:27

Show us a picture of the kind of thing you'd like.

GloiredeDijon · 08/03/2026 11:27

muddyford · 08/03/2026 07:51

I wear a lot of Hotter. The leather quality is good. Or Ecco.

Yes, came here to say Hotter.

MissyB1 · 08/03/2026 11:35

Gabor are good as are Reiker (I have two pairs of Reiker). I’m about to splash out on a pair of Gabor sandals for summer.

EscapadeVelocity · 08/03/2026 12:41

I’m really not comfortable in this shoe company …

ladycarlotta · 08/03/2026 13:01

Realscottishhaggis · 08/03/2026 11:26

Ewww no that’s manly

😂😂😂😂

You're asking for brown leather slip-ons, this is the sort of result you're likely to get.

Gettingbysomehow · 08/03/2026 13:55

Realscottishhaggis · 08/03/2026 11:26

Ewww no that’s manly

Give us a clue OP brown flat shoes sound kind of grannyish 😂

Realscottishhaggis · 08/03/2026 14:04

Yes I want ballet pumps but with a thicker sole and leather which will last

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Gettingbysomehow · 08/03/2026 16:59

The high cut ones are "in" this year according to Vogue. They aren't so hard on the feet either.
https://www.boden.com/products/women-high-cut-ballet-flats-ginger-snap-a2136ber

https://www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/delicato-high-cut-soft-leather-ballerinas-p-A0P#D47

https://www.vionicshoes.co.uk/klara-ballet-flat.html?color=1083&utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=cpc&crtp=paidsearch&aid=40585&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17412503412&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2bTNBhDjARIsAK89wlEBBRFHy3FX2x4ZVUoU1XzILJmKSFDasjeHWYk2um5Vo16qG1MzVA0aAsRBEALw_wcB

https://solebliss.com/products/luna-brown-weave-leather?variant=47925227127013&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23509957162&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2bTNBhDjARIsAK89wlE6D8Pu2_asY_IOXECUVYxUKDSMP1WirKX7L1adqjQD_Vr0tyDiRbgaApleEALw_wcB

https://www.johnlewis.com/josef-seibel-fenja-01-leather-ballet-pumps-brown/p111388935?size=5&s_ppc=2dx_mixed_fashion_BAU&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20151161232&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2bTNBhDjARIsAK89wlFZAY7l6vrJV1-ugfu0ejzcaCGTyZmqUgxSmqpKxDR_v3gQSu9DBAMaApeqEALw_wcB

https://www.johnlewis.com/hotter-birdie-wide-fit-smart-leather-ballerina-flat-shoes/rich-tan/p114025112

https://www.johnlewis.com/dune-london-high-cut-suede-round-toe-ballerina-pumps-brown/p113915076

High Cut Ballet Flats-Ginger Snap

Ballet pumps are timeless for a reason: they go with everything. Crafted from hardwearing but supple suede, this high-cut pair comes in a choice of shades from neutrals to spring-ready pastels.

https://www.boden.com/products/women-high-cut-ballet-flats-ginger-snap-a2136ber

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