Flat sandals with straps that don't make me look like I'm 80

[OfAllThePlaces]

Feels like I'm searching for something that doesn't exist.

My mobility and chronic pain has come to a head, and I can no longer wear my usual Birkenstocks or wedges that I'd wear in the summer. I need wear flat sandals, with a bit of structure over my toes and a heel strap, and can't have a chunky or thin sole. Can't tie around my ankle as sometimes one of my ankles swells from oedema. I also have a very high instep, so can't wear ones that cover my full foot.

I want ones where I can pull the ankle strap over my ankle, or a velcro strap so that I don't have to bend down too long to get them on.

All the ones I've found look like what my nana wears, with elasticated backs.

I liked these ones https://www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,60/5346085216 but DH laughed jokingly and said his mam would wear them, so didn't get them.

Budget is around £75 a pair. I'd like an everyday pair and a pair I could wear if going out to a beer garden or to look a bit fancier.

Teva?

https://www.teva-eu.com/en/gb/women-sandals/original-universal-slim-sandal/196565936028.html

https://www.heavenlyfeet.co.uk/collections/sandals

These fisherman sandals from M &S are nice

Also look at Embassy London and even on ASOS

dont Laugh but these are so comfortable
https://direct.asda.com/george/women/shoes/navy-sporty-strappy-slip-on-sandal/G008362508,default,pd.html?redirectFromInt=1&cmpid=ppc--geor-------_-dskwid-_dm&utm_campaign=pla:Fashion-All_Promotions-_Performance_Max&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18702777828&gbraid=0AAAAADt8Wcm30rNxHvcNSxF9uF8Z0V7Cs&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoISaueWElAMVlJZQBh0jhAVSEAQYASABEgLOTfD_BwE

https://www.hobbs.com/product/vera-leather-sandals/0125-LR71-001H020-CORNFLOWER-BLUE.html?utm_source=google&utm_source_platform=google_ads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NEST_Hobbs_UK_EN_BoF_PerformanceMax_Winners_Control&utm_id=23735105720&utm_content=agid_-ad_&network=x&device=m&utm_tpl=live&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23729930313&gclid=CjwKCAjwhqfPBhBWEiwAZo196o0gbVScYrzQm0HQ0-xn-8pQuzZVfqG7Y_9tKhQFCV7LSt0n4iTZ4BoCYkgQAvD_BwE

https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-leighton-leather-cross-strap-footbed-sandals/chocolate/p115031696?size=5&s_ppc=2dx_mixed_fashion_BAU&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20151161232&gclid=CjwKCAjwhqfPBhBWEiwAZo196iqn17_tQjkMjbmxTx8-zl8fIyEGe7NdOqgLWS_SyAHzDlTJ2_CvbhoC0xAQAvD_BwE

I quite like the ones you posted OP, they look less granny ish to me than the others posted. Sandals can be really tricky to find comfort AND look nice. The comfiest sandals I own are Blowfish ones. I think they’re an older style, but lots of similar available.

Whathttps://www.gaborshoes.co.uk/womens-c1/sandals-c4/rich-womens-sandals-p39268#attribute[1]=37494

What about these? A bit more than you'd like but very comfy. Gabor have other styles too. Josef Siebel migjt be worth a look too.https://josefseibel.co.uk/products/josef-seibel-rosalie-13-copy-1?variant=56941734986105&srsltid=AfmBOoqa5z4adOPU5beRWLVvMB50tfKS9brhgozuIxDD9jMDd4q7Cxckowo

I know neither brand are super trendy but they meet needs and they aren't ghastly, imo at least.

https://www.pavers.co.uk/products/leather-buckle-sandals-maril39005-325-333-green/green

@OfAllThePlaces I loke the Office ones you.posted. I don't think they are grannyish

@Crunched I have those ones and they are very comfortable. Only last one or two seasons though so need to be replaced regularly ish.

Just no

Sketchers- I have crap ankles and plantar fasciitis .
https://www.skechers.co.uk/go-walk-flex-sandal---sublime/141451_BBK.html

I love these, strap round my velcro and bouncy soft soles.

https://penelopechilvers.com/products/heeled-shepherdess-leather-sandal-tan?_gl=1t807x0_upMQ.._gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwhqfPBhBWEiwAZo196sof6Qbdm-yJ-OG01YAZzCpiUS_f1kbtVdwkiDXaiahlFxuYe0Cq6hoCRd8QAvD_BwE

Pricier than you want but I have these (along with arthritis) and they are sublimely comfy without being frumpy (again imo).

Ecco sandals are super comfortable and mine have an unobtrusive Velcro strap, but I’ve had them years, they’re not a current style. Worth looking at their range though.

I have three pairs of these https://www.schuh.co.uk/womens/blowfish-malibu-devon-strappy-tan-sandals/1744796260/

in different colors, though can only see tan for sale now. They are honestly the comfiest I have ever had - for every day and for walking far. No need to undo straps every time, just pull them on.

https://www.charlesclinkard.co.uk/women-c1/sandals-c4/rosalie-13-womens-sandals-p46526/s853594?cid=GBP&glCurrency=GBP&glCountry=GB&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21886342067&gbraid=0AAAAAD26UmChlqacgV8REjRWTZOKk0hJd&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6MbE4uuElAMVfJRQBh3hwAloEAQYASABEgK__fD_BwE

Love these. They come in plain and patterned designs. I’ve got a couple of pairs.

https://www.charlesclinkard.co.uk/women-c1/sandals-c4/rosalie-48-womens-sandals-p49439?attribute[1]=33224

i also have these.

i love Rosalie 13. Very versatile shoe.

I wouldn't necessarily rely on a man's opinion on up-to-date women's fashion.

How about Reefs? I have worn them since I was a teenager: https://amzn.eu/d/0dTgNNrD or Teva do similar ones but with better colour options.

But they have lots of funkier ones now:
https://reefsandals.co.uk/collections/velcro-sandals?page=2

Fit flop have some new ones that are similar style to Teva but much comfier (for me, who has the most awkward feet in the world)

Take a trip to Hotter, comfortable shoes are so important

Hotter sandal ‘Tourist 2’ fits your spec