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Are these sandals nice or horribly unfashionable

205 replies

Avocadoo · 21/05/2026 13:57

I’m 38 and don’t know what’s cool and what’s not.
Are these cool?

https://www.toa.st/products/vibae-leather-fisherman-buckle-sandals-tan?variant=63328347062621&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=18437612051&dema_id=18437612051&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18431488314&gclid=CjwKCAjw2rrQBhBuEiwAarLWHWRecndS3uU_tULTAnudbwTzgOBHxmtjuE4OJDxrIyHv-PTgGDQ2XRoCOPcQAvD_BwE

or

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Vibae Leather Fisherman Buckle Sandals | Tan

Vibae Leather Fisherman Buckle Sandals | Tan

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ForeverTheOptomist · 21/05/2026 21:05

deeahgwitch · 21/05/2026 19:16

Personally I think they’re a fright. Both pairs.

Utterly terrifying. Pervert Man Shoes. Especially if worn with beige SOCKS.

(I appear to feel quite strongly about these)

ForeverTheOptomist · 21/05/2026 21:06

Rubyupbeat · 21/05/2026 19:20

Very ugly. Reminds me of growing up in the 70s when old men seemed to wear them with a pair of grey or beige nylon socks....

OMG I can't believe that you said that!!

BCBird · 21/05/2026 21:07

2st ones ok. Out my price range. The person who said they are half air made me laugh. I would not care whst is cool. Wear what you like

ForeverTheOptomist · 21/05/2026 21:08

Snazzysausage · 21/05/2026 20:29

Not remotely helpful I know but I'm sure my form teacher,who was also the science master, wore very similar sandals to school in the early seventies.
I couldn't get past that thought.
Fashions come and go so maybe they're trendy.

I have to say that this is really incredible - I posted about my biology teacher in the 70s earlier, and I keep coming across people talking about science teachers in the era!!! WTF???!!

BIossomtoes · 21/05/2026 21:15

ThreeStripeQueen · 21/05/2026 14:41

Are the toast ones supposed to look like they’ve been worn.
The second ones look a bit more sleek and less Smartest Giant in Town.
My French teacher used to wear similar with white sports socks and a floral dress in summer, she’d probably be bang on trend now but they instantly bring me back to that “ugh, so embarrassing” feeling you get as a teenager.

I agree. The Mama Owl ones are much nicer.

Snazzysausage · 21/05/2026 21:17

ForeverTheOptomist · 21/05/2026 21:08

I have to say that this is really incredible - I posted about my biology teacher in the 70s earlier, and I keep coming across people talking about science teachers in the era!!! WTF???!!

@ForeverTheOptomist
Ooh,that's weird,how odd!
I hadn't thought about him in many years 'til I saw those sandals.
Our teacher was a bit nerdy and a bit hippy in his clothing style. Brown moccasin type shoes in the winter and what we called Jesus sandals in the summer!

ForeverTheOptomist · 21/05/2026 21:24

Newmeagain · 21/05/2026 16:42

Out of interest, what sandals would you wear?

I love these but the toast ones look too wide.

I responded to this ages ago with pics but can't find my response.

Briefly, In the summer I wear Birkies (silver) rattan Accesorise flip-flops, I have some beautiful healed and very comfy suede sandals, and if I want to walk, I wear trainers. I have black gold, silver, white leather, white canvas, green suede, pink suede, flat, platform, Dune, Converse, Adidas, etc.

I have a bit of a thing for shoes.

ForeverTheOptomist · 21/05/2026 21:26

Snazzysausage · 21/05/2026 21:17

@ForeverTheOptomist
Ooh,that's weird,how odd!
I hadn't thought about him in many years 'til I saw those sandals.
Our teacher was a bit nerdy and a bit hippy in his clothing style. Brown moccasin type shoes in the winter and what we called Jesus sandals in the summer!

I know about Jesus sandals. They were an integral part of my schooling. I have clearly developed an unusually low tolerance.

NameChangeMay2026 · 21/05/2026 21:29

hatorgal · 21/05/2026 20:28

Sorry it's still a no from me . I personally think they are worse than the chunky. One man's meat etc.

How can they be worse??

MrsClattenburg · 21/05/2026 21:40

This thread is the funniest I've read in a long time...

Jesus Creepers
Old Latin teacher
Pervert Man shoes

These sandals are the gift that keeps on giving 😂

Blundl · 21/05/2026 21:40

I wear fisherman sandals, I'm old and they hide my less than perfect toenails.

ithinkilikethislittlelife · 21/05/2026 21:41

NameChangeMay2026 · 21/05/2026 20:26

@hatorgal See? Much better than those fisherman's things. I would still prefer something with a low heel, though, even if just an inch. I think a heel absorbs the force of your steps.

Ewww. Lots of toe on view and horrible studdings. Fisherman’s all the way 😉

Pennyfan · 21/05/2026 21:44

NameChangeMay2026 · 21/05/2026 20:26

@hatorgal See? Much better than those fisherman's things. I would still prefer something with a low heel, though, even if just an inch. I think a heel absorbs the force of your steps.

Now they are old lady shoes!

Jk987 · 21/05/2026 21:45

They make me wince! So clumpy and frumpy, dowdy and unfeminine in my opinion!

narcASD · 21/05/2026 22:02

They look like old men sandals, yucky

Viviennemary · 21/05/2026 22:06

They look like something a medieval nun would wear. Not very flattering.

Melancholyflower · 21/05/2026 22:07

outerspacepotato · 21/05/2026 19:15

I like fisherman sandals. I wear a sort of cross version of a fisherman sandal and a huarache in summer, the Keen Uneeks, and they are super comfortable.

Sorry, but I think they are hideous to look at, and I say that as someone who wears Birks and Teva sandals.

tillyandmilly · 21/05/2026 22:11

Well I love them - very trendy and cool ! Much nicer than wearing trainers and sweaty feet!

whattheysay · 21/05/2026 22:15

They are not nice and certainly not for £170 they look like religious sandals

Moveoverdarlin · 21/05/2026 22:28

Namechangeforthisdilemma1 · 21/05/2026 18:12

But they are fashionable whether you like them or not 🤷‍♀️

But they’re ugly as fuck whether they’re fashionable or not.

hatorgal · 21/05/2026 22:29

SirChenjins · 21/05/2026 20:40

Norty 🤭

Also ugly ! They should have stayed closed .

hatorgal · 21/05/2026 22:30

Moveoverdarlin · 21/05/2026 22:28

But they’re ugly as fuck whether they’re fashionable or not.

Who deems them to be fashionable ?

PhaedraTwo · 21/05/2026 22:30

Moveoverdarlin · 21/05/2026 22:28

But they’re ugly as fuck whether they’re fashionable or not.

In your opinion. I've yet to see pair of trainers of which I haven't thought the same.

Divebar2021 · 21/05/2026 22:32

hatorgal · 21/05/2026 22:30

Who deems them to be fashionable ?

Who deems them not to be ?

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