Sandals for a funeral

[TheDutchHouse]

is this seen as a no ?
I'm not talking glittery flip flops but black leather buckle ups . Worn with trousers …

Why on earth would it be?

Smart sandals, especially in warmer weather are very usual at funerals.

I wouldn't but then my ideas for funeral wear are a bit outdated!

Not at this time of year I’d say. Too early for sandals generally, so certainly at funerals. But maybe you’re not in the UK.

In the UK , unless I buy some new shoes I’m stuck with a choice of brown Chelsea boots , trainers ( of every colour except black ) or walking sandals/ boots ..
but I have a pair of black two strap buckle sandals that would work if it wasn’t seen as being “ not the done thing “

It's been over 20 degrees here in London for days and forecasted to be between 16 and 19 all week.

But ultimately it's entirely up to you OP, whether you want to feel comfortable or worry that funeral goers will be talking about your feet.

I buried my Dad last June and I genuinely couldn't tell you what outfits people wore, let alone their footwear choices.

I live in the South East. For me that’s still not sandal weather.

I think it’s fine. Last year I attended a funeral of a relative. I wore formal shoes and took sandals ( still smart but not formal) to change into after the service but on arrival I saw the immediate family in sandals so I swapped my shoes.

I personally wouldn't.

I wouldn’t, but then my idea of what’s appropriate might be more conservative I suppose. You’ll know the family best.
If it’s a budget concern, you can get reasonably priced ballet pumps, loafers or slingbacks at Primark that would do the trick.

I've lived in 3 countries around the world and attended multiple funerals and cremations- mainly Church of England but also Catholic, Greek Orthodox and other Christian faith ones. I don't recall ever seeing anyone in sandals with their toes hanging out- even when the weather was 40'c.

Can you not get a pair of ballets, brogues, flats, any other type of shoe which covers your foot and toes?

I'd be worried about my feet getting wet tbh.

I can't see a problem with black sandals.

So essentially you have boots, trainers and sandals? No actual shoes? I think that’s odd. Most people have loafers or pumps. I think one of the latter two is normal funeral wear in May. Sandals and tights is a no and bare toes are really for the height of summer. Do yourself a favour and buy a pair of shoes!

Same here. I'd be surprised to see bare legs or toes at a funeral, for men and women.

People on here have funny ideas regarding funeral dress, often very outdated. No one will baulk at your toes.

I’m going to a funeral in about 10 days. Weather permitting, I plan to wear tan leather heeled sandals with a black dress and an oak shoulder bag.

Appreciate you think me odd .. but i normally wear flat short boots ,walking boots /sandals or trainers.. as they suit my job .. i do own a pair or two of very high heels which in the colours they are would be inappropriate to wear, plus I’ve not worn heels for years so would probably end up flat on face .
Yes I could buy a pair of flat funeral shoes which I would then “ touch wood” not have to wear again for a long time

Of course they’re ok - as long as it’s not bucketing it down . I really don’t think anyone will notice anyway

My legs wouldn’t be bare I’d be wearing wide leg black trousers

I definitely wouldn’t wear sandals. Too casual. I suppose if the funeral wasn’t in church and there was a stated dress code that wasn’t the norm, eg casual, colourful etc, then I wouldn’t be surprised to see sandals but I still wouldn’t wear them. Or bare legs.
Can you borrow some black lace ups ?

I get that, just saying I'd notice bare bits and think that person had made the wrong choice for a dignified event, regardless of how nice a spring day it was.

I agree with everyone else.

I've been to a LOT of funerals, and honestly, people really don't tend to get their bare feet out.

Up to you if it bothers you that people will notice and think it isn't the right choice, but the fact you are asking on here probably suggests you do want to do what is generally seen as 'the right thing'.

Wear the brown boots then

I’d say no. But then I also think sandals are inappropriate at work (suited and booted work culture so appreciate not relevant to everyone)

I'm surprised at most of these answers. I think it would be fine, unless the family is particularly conservative. I wouldn't think twice about wearing smartish sandals, if it was a warm day.

And by the way, I don't own actual shoes either. I wear boots, trainers and sandals.

I don't own shoes either. I have a fallen arch and wear insoles so most slip on shoes are not suitable and loafers and brogues always rub my heels.