justLisa Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 DH and I are going somewhere this summer and I will be walking a lot outside. I usually just wear Teva flip flops but I think I want something a bit nicer and not sporty. Maybe leather? I really dislike shopping in store or otherwise for things like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 You might not like the looks, but Birks are wonderful. If you're wanting something a bit dressier but still very comfy, Clarks are well worth the $. I have flat feet so I have to be careful with shoes and Clarks have always been great on my feet. I found a pair of last year's sandals for $7 at Shoe Carnival! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 I don't think I have ever owned a pair of Birkenstocks. I don't mind the look. I am starting to not even care what my shoes look like. I remember one year DH and I went to Las Vegas. You can always tell the mothers and wives from the singles based on their shoes LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Anything by Clarks. Comfortable, well-made, with good support. And stylish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Anything by Clarks. Comfortable, well-made, with good support. And stylish! :iagree: Love my clarks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2samlibby Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I like Borns. I have these and they are very comfy. Sandels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I wear Birkenstocks and am very happy with them, but if I didn't wear a Wide I would buy a pair of Naot sandals. I had a pair years ago, when I could still get away with a regular width (my feet grew during all three pregnancies, sigh) and they were my favorite sandals ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) You might not like the looks, but Birks are wonderful. I wore my Birk sandals on the one full day my husband spent in downtown Chicago when we visited there several years ago and by the end of the day my legs were DYING. I was limping, literally, barely able to walk, when we got back to the train to head back to my friend's house, with the biggest pain being in my shins on both legs. Owie! I think the deal was that they were the slip-on type with no back strap. They may have been a little loose so that with every step I took, I naturally lifted my toes to kinda hold the sandal on. By the end of the day the muscles related to this were shot. It hurt so bad. ETA -- I'm not slamming Birks because I'd actually like to get some more (haven't worn them for some time now). It's more that maybe they're not made for all-day walking. Yes, I could wear them all day, with some walking around, but this was purposeful walking all day -- several miles. Edited July 10, 2012 by milovaný Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I wear Birkenstock's Bali sandals just about all the time. Supportive, comfy, adjustable, nice-looking. The down size is the price, but I know my size and google it periodically. Sometimes you'll get a close out on Amazon. I just paid 65$ for a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I like Birks. This summer, I switched to this style, and I love them. They don't scream, "Birks!" quite as loudly, but still have all the comfort. I have a few other pairs, and rotate, but those are my current favorite. Oh, and Naots are wonderful, too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 If you like Teva, they have some nice pairs of leather (feminine looking) sandals right now. I also recommend Clarks and Born ones too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I've been happy with Merrel sandals. Tevah has some that are a little dressier than the ones that look like tire treads, lol. I also have Clark and Born, but Merrel and Teva have been the best for me, especially when there's a huge amount of walking (such as four days at Disneyland :) ). Keen has a "sandal" that is more lightweight and feminine than, say, the Fisherman-style (or whatever it's called), but I've only seen that in stores, not on-line. Your useless information for the day: I cannot wear Birks on a long-term basis because I need a higher heel. Also, I need a narrow width, which is hard to find. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I have these Keens: http://www.zappos.com/keen-naples-black. I like them because they don't look like the typical canvas hiking Keens. I get a ton of compliments on them, and they are super comfy. Great arch support and didn't need to be broken in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trilliums Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Keen sandals have been great for me, even for extended walking or standing. Now if I wear other shoes, I can tell after a very short time. And by "I can tell" I mean my feet hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 DH and I are going somewhere this summer and I will be walking a lot outside. I usually just wear Teva flip flops but I think I want something a bit nicer and not sporty. Maybe leather? I really dislike shopping in store or otherwise for things like this. Birkenstocks are very comfortable for me. I walk in them all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 Thanks for all the ideas! I am thinking about these. I just need to decide on a color! I only one to take 2 pairs of shoes with me and a flip flop style works better than a slide for me. Not sure why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I have plantar facitis and love my Ecco sandals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Thanks for all the ideas! I am thinking about these. I just need to decide on a color! I only one to take 2 pairs of shoes with me and a flip flop style works better than a slide for me. Not sure why. If you are going to wear them all day, you might want a style that doesn't have a piece of leather in between your toes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 :iagree: Love my clarks! Love my Clarks, too. Here is a 20% off discount code for Clarksusa.com good through July 30: SCW12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAmom Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I like Birks. This summer, I switched to this style, and I love them. They don't scream, "Birks!" quite as loudly, but still have all the comfort. I have a few other pairs, and rotate, but those are my current favorite. :) These are what I had for 3 years. So comfy and I did a lot of hiking in them. I felt they were a little less ______ than the normal Arizona birks. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAmom Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 If you are going to wear them all day, you might want a style that doesn't have a piece of leather in between your toes. I have Clark flip flops and while they are generally comfy, I could not comfortably walk in them all day. Ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Keen Bali or for leather, I got a pair of Romika sandals on huge discount at SierraTradingPost.com they retail at Zappos for over $100 but got my pair with 3 discounts for under $20...fit like a glove and sooo comfortable!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maus Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) I wear Birkenstocks and am very happy with them, but if I didn't wear a Wide I would buy a pair of Naot sandals. I had a pair years ago, when I could still get away with a regular width (my feet grew during all three pregnancies, sigh) and they were my favorite sandals ever.Another Naot lover here. I have this pair: Mikaela, and they work great for my fairly wide feet. I have an older pair, too, with a back strap (the Gerda), but apparently they don't carry it anymore. Edited July 11, 2012 by Maus found the link I wanted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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