Opinions on these sandals please?

[purplepuffa]

I'm eyeing up these sandals but can't decide. Thoughts please?

I am terrible for buying fugly sandals as I want something comfy, then they arrive and I decide they are awful and send them back 😅

I want something closed toe with a back strap for driving/ walking/ work in the summer (my work is quite casual though). Just something I can wear with casual dresses and shorts. That line between comfy but vaguely fashionable is hard to find.

Also welcome other suggestions!

https://plakton.co.uk/products/amy-wedge-womens-sandal-hielonobuck-nubuck

I have 2 pairs of these I've bought on Vinted and eBay over the years as they no longer make them. They are brilliant
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Isn't it in the tone of what's said?

There is a difference in saying "eww so gross, only someone in their 80s would wear those!" or the like, vs saying "that seems like a style for the older generation" or something. One's more derogatory than the other.

I had no idea so many women were so judgmental about other women’s sandal preferences till I read this thread.

It would be a no from me

Me too. I looked again and actually..... the leopard print ones have grown on me.

I’m wearing these for closed toe

https://www.schuh.co.uk/womens/toms-carolina-mary-jane-black-flat-shoes/1383087070/

I wanted a closed toe and strap and I hate fisherman’s sandals so it’s been a real struggle to find something non fugly. I got these:

https://embassylondon.co.uk/products/gigot-red-multi?_pos=2&_psq=Gigot&_psid=14ec7988f&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Not strictly sandals but they’ve fulfilled what I wanted in a summer shoe.

Well I really like the leopard print ones and I'm not ashamed to admit it! I'm in my 50s. I also absolutely love those pink Moshulu shoes up thread.
Many of the alternatives posted her strike me as far, far more hideous but it wouldn't do if we were all the same.

Oh my,

I don’t think you hit the non fugly brief….

I don’t think it’s judgemental to give an honest answer to a request for an opinion. Otherwise, what would be the point of asking?

They really are the ugliest shoes I have ever seen.

I like sandals on other people but not me. I have given up. I hate them all.

I think the key is to switch your aesthetic, to allow your eye to enjoy good design. Op linked to well designed sandals.

all the people who derided them Didnt say why. Maybe an explanation of exactly what their imaginary offence is would be enlightening. I’ve the sense it’s all brainwashing that ladies have dainty feet.

@OverthecherryI don’t like the combination of the wedge cork footbed & the style of the upper, particularly the cut outs. I find it jarring.

I like all sorts of sandals, today I’m wearing Birk Arizonas.

You must be new to this board then as fugly sandals are one of the biggest bones of contentious things here along with Botox.

Very dated I think but I do like the fit flops. Maybe their good support but they awful!!

I don’t think OP is coming back after these comments…

I think that there are sandals out there which will be much more flattering, OP.

One thing I would say about these particular ones is that the sole looks really thick and solid, making them an unsuitable choice when driving.

Why not? What’s jarring about it?

As I said I find them jarring, I don’t think the uppers suit the soles. Why do you like the design?

😅😂😂

If I saw those on someone I would think yoghurt knitter

Why? Why would you “give up” what you like and what suits you just because of an arbitrary age?

I wouldn’t be caught dead in ankle straps at 18, 48 or 88. I wore Converse at 18, I’m still wearing them at 50something and I don’t know why I wouldn’t be wearing them at 80. Likewise cowboy boots, Adidas trainers and ballet flats.

@FlatWhiteExtraHot because age brings changes to your body. I don’t think it’s rocket science 🤷🏻‍♀️

You're missing the point. No one is suggesting or said age doesn't bring changes. That's such a straw woman. As a PP said it's s the derogatory tone.

Hideous unless you’re in your 90’s

They’re horrible! Unless you’re 80+

As opposed to "not stylish but probably good if you have mobility issues"

Can you really not see the difference? This gets trotted out time after time - something is hideous but it'll do for older women.