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Need recommendations for comfortable sandals that do not rub or cause cuts

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schoolsoutforever · 13/07/2026 18:59

Can anyone suggest a pair of sandals that definitively, from the start, don't cause cuts to the feet? Currently living with bleeding feet from leather type sliders, tried doc martens, crocs and various other options. I've kind of given up sandals this year but sweltering in my socks and trainers!

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Paradoes · 13/07/2026 19:03

Sketchers op .. i dont particularly love them lools wide but they cushion and dont cut feet.

schoolsoutforever · 13/07/2026 19:05

Paradoes · 13/07/2026 19:03

Sketchers op .. i dont particularly love them lools wide but they cushion and dont cut feet.

I didn't know they did sandals. I will check them out - thanks!

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thenightsky · 13/07/2026 19:14

I've got pathetically sensitive feet with thin skin that blisters at the sight of a sandal. After a MN recommendation I bought some Teva slim straps back in May. Wore them around the house for a week to see if they'd rub. They're actually the first sandals I've owned that are perfect and they've been on my feet every day since.

Original Universal Slim Sandal

schoolsoutforever · 13/07/2026 19:20

thenightsky · 13/07/2026 19:14

I've got pathetically sensitive feet with thin skin that blisters at the sight of a sandal. After a MN recommendation I bought some Teva slim straps back in May. Wore them around the house for a week to see if they'd rub. They're actually the first sandals I've owned that are perfect and they've been on my feet every day since.

Original Universal Slim Sandal

Thank you! The thinness of these straps might be good and it looks like they have various areas to hold you feet in (if that makes sense). I will check them out.

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Plump82 · 13/07/2026 19:25

Agree about Tevas and always pop up in sandal recommendation threads to always say Tevas. They have changed my life!! It was always guaranteed my feet would be in agony on holiday but not anymore. The leather ones are just as comfy as the material ones as well.

Whydotheyallhaverubbishwheels · 13/07/2026 19:27

Slightly pricier but fit flop have done me well. Supportive and not bad looking. I have the teva style ones

Neveranynamesleft · 13/07/2026 19:57

Hotter Tourist. Pick new ones up cheap on Vinted.

Althea4 · 13/07/2026 20:51

Birkenstock Arizonas

Nofeckingway · 13/07/2026 20:54

You can also rub Compeed Blister stick on the sensitive spots . It works great for me . Even an anti chafing type of stick is good .

Binfire · 13/07/2026 21:00

Neveranynamesleft · 13/07/2026 19:57

Hotter Tourist. Pick new ones up cheap on Vinted.

These get my vote too, I have them in three colours now. I give them a good clean at the end of the summer and they’re good to go for the next year.
Last week I marched around Barcelona in 34 degree heat in them and had no problems at all.

hahabahbag · 13/07/2026 21:09

I have Clark’s ones , pain free

shardlakem · 13/07/2026 21:11

Another vote for slim Tevas, they are fully adjustable and mine have never rubbed. The sole underfoot is textured which feels a bit odd at first but honestly comfiest shoes I have ever had. Mine rub terribly too.

APurpleSquirrel · 13/07/2026 21:12

For some reason my post has been hidden - was recommending Trespass Kimba sandals

ohsotired2022 · 13/07/2026 21:13

Love Saltwaters.
comfortable from day one

Need recommendations for comfortable sandals that do not rub or cause cuts
worcesterpear · 13/07/2026 21:15

Do you have a high instep? I do and find lots of sandals unwearable due to unadjustable straps (can't get my feet through some of them). I haven't found a perfect solution but Heavenly Feet do some that are very lightweight and don't rub with two adjustable straps. Otherwise maybe look at Hotter, the main thing is the adjustable straps. I tried Doc Martens but found the soles too heavy and could tell they wouldn't be right for me/

DappledThings · 13/07/2026 21:16

I got White Stuff ones. Soles are very lile Birkenstocks. Really comfy.

HauntingBillCrouse · 13/07/2026 21:20

I've got some Karrimor and Peter Storm sandals, and neither have given me any bother. I do a lot of walking so they are very good for that, even if not the most fashionable best looking sandals.

Pinkgin00 · 13/07/2026 21:21

I bought these for a trip to the US last year. I was doing 20k plus steps a day, I bought these for my holiday and had no blisters, soreness or anything from the very first use! I wanted a pair of sandals I could wear in the day time, but also to pair with a dress in the evening and these were perfect for that.

Need recommendations for comfortable sandals that do not rub or cause cuts
RandomCactus · 13/07/2026 21:32

Reef flip flops - I’ve had a few pairs over the years and never had any pain at all.
https://reefsandals.co.uk/collections/womens-flip-flops
Not sure which exact pair I have right now but brown leather with a bit on in-step cushioning.

Womens Flip Flops

https://reefsandals.co.uk/collections/womens-flip-flops

TheFairyCaravan · 13/07/2026 22:07

Another vote for Saltwater.

StasisMom · 13/07/2026 22:08

Teva, honestly excellent.

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