Impossible to find stylish walking sandals?

[MrsDeaconClaybourne]

I think this probably gets asked every summer but does anyone have any recommendations for a good pair of sandals for lots of walking . I'm tempted to buy an actual pair of hiking/action ones and just accept that they will be ugly. I keep seeing these Fitflop ones advertised and wonder about them

https://www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/f-mode-go-leopard-adjustable-webbing-z-strap-sandals-p-E1P#D20

I do have a pair of Fitflop trainers and sandals for work that I find comfortable for all day general wear so maybe that is the way to go but they are just SO utilitarian.

Have I missed a pair out there that are genuinely good for all day walking but do actually look at least quite nice?

I absolutely love the Woden sandals. Does anyone know how wide fitting they are?

Walking sandles aren't designed to be glamorous, so maybe just look for comfortable ones like pavers/skechers.

Another Teva fan here. I have a few pairs of originals, and I bloody love them. I think they look cool but they're so comfy I don't care if they're fashionable or not TBH.

Really you are asking for the impossible. Only specialist walking sandals would be good for long rugged walks. If you are walking around cities then I would suggest trainers anyway as your feet will get dirty in sandals.

The Tevas that pp have suggested look find and look far more fashionable than my walking sandals that I wear for serious walking.

I have some sketchers ones that are very comfy. Some sketchers look nicer than others, got mine from next.

Ha! I also agree with this though I have the urinal thin soles and I can walk for miles in them. Plus wear them as regular sandals..

I do still wear my original sole ones, but my flat feet infinitely prefer the rubber soles. SW over my old tevas any day, I’m horrified* at some of the ‘stylish’ suggestions in this thread 🤣
*clearly I’m not actually

It creates a barrier between where shoes/sandals rub and it stops a blister appearing. Honestly until I tried this years ago I resigned myself to blisters. But it really works. Even on tighter fitting footwear.

Intriguing! So do you put it on when you can feel a particular toe is starting to hurt or everywhere if you don’t know where they might rub? Does it not make your feet slimy?

I’ve just bought these same sandals to do a rugged sponsored walk in. They are pretty ugly TBF 🤣. I do most of my walking in Fitflop Flatform fisherman’s sandals I bought from them last year and they have resolved the plantar fasciitis.

I wish I had seen these first.

Sorry, which sandals?

Ahhh sorry, I thought mine were the same as the sandals in OP’s original link but I can see those are leopard print. Mine are the Neo D Hyker which are unlovely but I hope will be perfect for a long rugged walk.

I massively recommend Moshulu (a Mumsnet recommendation!) Survived Disneyland happily in mine! Similar price point to Birkenstock but I prefer the look. I think they are made in the UK and the ordering and delivery was great. Still going strong two years later.