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Comfortable chunky sandals for work and jeans under £120

96 replies

Homeiswherethedogsare · 23/06/2026 14:07

I have a couple of Birkenstocks in different colors but wanted something a bit more structured that could look good both with jeans and work trousers or skirt.
I like chunky sandals but I am quite short and a size 12 so don’t want anything that makes me look too bulky.
I need them to be comfy - budget up to £120.
Brands I usually like are Sezane, Esska, Jonak etc.

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IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 23/06/2026 22:12

Arlanymor · 23/06/2026 17:57

I have these - I can barely walk two minutes down the road without someone asking me where they are from! Go with everything - but also do other colour ways (I am tempted by the silver too now they are on sale). Really comfortable.

https://www.moshulu.co.uk/products/strappy-contoured-cork-sandals-ginger-ale-rainbow-multi

Edited to say, I know they are not a chunky design but they are so versatile. Plus I don't really like sandals that are too chunky as they look a bit utilitarian to me.

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My mum has these. She’s 83. They are comfortable.

ShipshapeShore · 23/06/2026 22:25

I really like my DM Blaire sandals. The straps look like they might cut in but dont, they're really roomy and comfy. I can trot around all day long happily. I don't think I've got anything I couldn't wear them with.

Sunshine697 · 23/06/2026 22:29

These are gorgeous and so comfy....https://www.next.co.uk/style/su511848/al5766#al5766. I get loads of complements

Snippit · 23/06/2026 22:32

Arlanymor · 23/06/2026 21:03

Do you want me to delete it entirely then? I originally posted because they are lovely sandals and I get heaps of compliments about them. I re-read the post, saw I had skimmed over the word chunky and then edited to post the disclaimer. I thought that was good enough rectification, but happy to go and get a birch branch to flagellate myself if that is preferred.

🤣, bless you, that quote tickled me, 😎

Arlanymor · 23/06/2026 22:34

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 23/06/2026 22:12

My mum has these. She’s 83. They are comfortable.

My mum is 77 and bought a pair because when I saw her at the weekend people kept stopping me to say that they liked them! They are multi-generational sandals I think!

Arlanymor · 23/06/2026 22:35

Snippit · 23/06/2026 22:32

🤣, bless you, that quote tickled me, 😎

The irony being that I am allergic to trees that shed bark, so it would be a double punishment for me! I'll take a couple of Fexofenadine before I submit to my necessary chastisement...

Slimtoddy · 23/06/2026 22:36

Sunshine697 · 23/06/2026 22:29

These are gorgeous and so comfy....https://www.next.co.uk/style/su511848/al5766#al5766. I get loads of complements

@Sunshine697 would you say they are true to size?

pambeesleyhalpert · 23/06/2026 22:41

My friend has some great dr marten ones!

mcmuffin22 · 23/06/2026 22:42

Geox do quite a few platform sandals. I have some from a few years ago that are still going strong and look good.

Chelseaflowershowcrisis · 23/06/2026 23:08

https://www.moshulu.co.uk/products/yarmer-gilt-metallic

I've got these in silver and the Cork footed makes it very comfortable. They are smart enough for offices which dictate no exposed feet as well as casual enough for an off duty look.

YARMER GILT METALLIC | Metallic leather fisherman cork sandals | Moshulu

YARMER Metallic leather fisherman sandal with cork footbed from Moshulu. Delivery from £4.95, Free Exchanges & Returns.

https://www.moshulu.co.uk/products/yarmer-gilt-metallic

EleanorMc67 · 24/06/2026 02:25

A bit over budget. There are quite a few other fairly chunky styles, both full price & in the sale, on the Whistles website. Worth having a look.

https://www.whistles.com/product/double-buckle-slide-41269.html

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PlannedMove · 24/06/2026 06:08

Free People is good for this kind of sandal: https://www.freepeople.com/uk/sandals/

violetcuriosity · 24/06/2026 07:05

These are comfy and chunky https://www.asos.com/prd/207782136?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

itsnotfairisit · 24/06/2026 07:44

Actually @Arlanymor - I consider those sandals chunky by the standards of what's around this summer <ducks and rushes for cover>

Blinky21 · 24/06/2026 08:08

I have some Steve Madden Missiles, I wear them with everything

Arlanymor · 24/06/2026 08:09

itsnotfairisit · 24/06/2026 07:44

Actually @Arlanymor - I consider those sandals chunky by the standards of what's around this summer <ducks and rushes for cover>

No need to run from me! I just think nice sandals are nice!

AntonNewcombesHat · 24/06/2026 08:13

I have the Doc Martens Nartilla sandals & they’re super comfortable

ArcticBells · 24/06/2026 08:27

@ArlanymorJust raising my head above the parapet to say, I have them in brown and love them!

Arlanymor · 24/06/2026 08:30

ArcticBells · 24/06/2026 08:27

@ArlanymorJust raising my head above the parapet to say, I have them in brown and love them!

They're great aren't they! I am definitely going to invest in the silver too!

ducks head back down!!