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

74 replies

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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Walkingisgood · 13/07/2026 22:08

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.

100% agree. My preferred style is Teva Tirra - years of comfortable use, have multiple pairs. Shaped footbed, 3 adjustable straps. Lots of colourways and variations, so they must still be popular.

Tacocatgoatcheesepizza · 13/07/2026 22:10

Another vote for Salt-Water here. I’ve worn them for miles all around Disney in sweltering heat with no issues whatsoever. They’re so comfy and have such great colours that I now own 7 pairs!

Tel12 · 13/07/2026 22:13

I have a Reiker pair. In fact 2 pairs as they are so comfortable and reduced. Make of a stretchy fabric and just slip on. They're online in cream or navy.

SinuousTendrils · 13/07/2026 22:14

This is a perrenial problem for me as i don't wear leather. I've had some great fitflops in the past, but the pair i ordered thisvyear badly bruised my toe after 10 mins wear.
So i ordered these instead https://www.schuh.co.uk/womens/toms-marin-black-sandals/1782087070/
They are so comfortable and look great. I walked 14km today in the heat and my feet felt fine.

Needtosoundoffandbreathe · 13/07/2026 22:15

ThinAir7 · 13/07/2026 19:42

I have a fabric version of these Skechers Bobs sandals. They are very comfy.

CamilleBeauchamp · 13/07/2026 22:16

They look like hell, but for day-to-day I wear the ones you get in Mountain Warehouse with the adjustable velcro straps. Not a deep sole to them though.

theunbreakablecleopatrajones · 13/07/2026 22:17

Doc martens and crocs are rough on feet

I like Fitflops

SinuousTendrils · 13/07/2026 22:18

schoolsoutforever · 13/07/2026 19:20

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.

I ordered these but they didn't look very elegant so swapped them for the Tom's Marins, much nicer imo.

theunbreakablecleopatrajones · 13/07/2026 22:19

Tacocatgoatcheesepizza · 13/07/2026 22:10

Another vote for Salt-Water here. I’ve worn them for miles all around Disney in sweltering heat with no issues whatsoever. They’re so comfy and have such great colours that I now own 7 pairs!

Salt-water make my arches hurt just looking at them..

moggerhanger · 13/07/2026 22:21

I get on really well with Moshulu stuff. Some designs have a rather garden centre vibe, but the rest is OK. I can't manage Birkenstocks due to having very shallow and narrow feet, but Moshulu's toe post cork footbed sandals do me perfectly.

parietal · 13/07/2026 22:23

commenting just so I find this thread again. recently got new sandals from timberland that look great and seemed fine walking around the house but gave enormous blisters on a longer walk. maybe I need to toughen up my feet somehow.

tinyspiny · 13/07/2026 22:23

Heavenly Feet shoes / boots / sandals are really comfortable

Mywishistoclimbthe3peaks · 13/07/2026 22:33

If its any help to you op, I bought a pair of sandals from New Look for £17.99 they are so comfy and great to walk in. I went out and done a three mile walk in them had no issues so far touch wood. Here's the link they are on sale now for £13 odds.

https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/footwear/shoes/black-cork-sole-double-strap-mule-sandals/p/944231901

Black Cork Sole Double Strap Mule Sandals | New Look

Shop Black Cork Sole Double Strap Mule Sandals. Discover the latest trends at New Look.

https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/footwear/shoes/black-cork-sole-double-strap-mule-sandals/p/944231901

Freezingflowers · 13/07/2026 22:39

I bought some tevas. The soles were comfortable but the straps were awful, so scratchy. I was really disappointed.

Amiacoolorwarmcolour · 13/07/2026 23:00

I’ve just bought some Hotter Tourist sandals. The most comfortable sandals I’ve had in a long time. They come in different width fittings.

Thelondonone · 13/07/2026 23:02

Neveranynamesleft · 13/07/2026 19:57

Hotter Tourist. Pick new ones up cheap on Vinted.

I find the bar is too wide so comes too far up my toes so does rub-sadly.

Crazymadchickenlady · 13/07/2026 23:03

Another vote for hotter tourist

WhatNextImScared · 13/07/2026 23:05

Fit flops

SwedishEdith · 13/07/2026 23:07

theunbreakablecleopatrajones · 13/07/2026 22:19

Salt-water make my arches hurt just looking at them..

Same. Would love to be able to wear them but they look so flat.

Listinggracefully · 13/07/2026 23:50

They’re pricy but I really like Esska. Day one comfort in the sandals I bought a couple of weeks sgo

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Amybelle88 · 14/07/2026 00:12

Birkenstocks, all day, every day 👏