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Ash Gladiators - keep or return?

Mo

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They came today. I realized I have a need for what I'm going to call rugged casual, or active casual. Things I can walk on unpaved surfaces with, sit on rocks in, go to the beach, etc. I do a lot of these things and am tired of resorting to flip flops and BF shorts.
I want stuff for these real life situations that I like, not that I default to out of necessity. I too often wear my Birkenstocks (today) or flip flops and they don't feel fab at all.
What gives me pause about these is the ankle fit. The last pic is my new python sandals for comparison, although I know it's not the best shot - sorry.

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Anonymous

I love them! I love the canvas/leather military thing they have going on. So cool.

rae

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KEEP KEEP! I don't think these are meant to be tight around the ankles. Love pic 5!

CK

I see what you mean, Mo, but really they only look big around the ankle in some of the photos, mainly the ones from above. How do they feel when you walk? They are absolutely adorable.

Angie

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I love the Python sandals so much more, Malina. Those are an 11 out of 10.

You've got really dainty ankles, and the brown straps on those gladiators seem to overwhelm them - also because they are dark and high contrasting. They look a little like slave chains (my apologies for the bad taste comparison).

That said I do want to like them. Perhaps if they were all one light colour, they would look better to my eye.

Sorry to be a spanner

Mo

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When I saw them, I thought they were adjustable - they aren't

Anonymous

I'm with Angie on this one. The Ash sandals look like shackles. The python sandals are lovely, though! Those must be the recently-purchased BF jeans, too, right? Looking good!

Jjsloane

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I like them for your style. Look at Jonesy footwear on the coolness of a little gap in the ankle strap (especially when they are thick - you don't want them to be shackles)

Anonymous

I'm with Angie. I think they shoe is too heavy for your feet.

Anonymous

Love the python sandals!

KathyL

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I'm not loving the thick ankle straps either. The python ones do look great though!

Marley

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I really like the sandals - but I agree with those who are saying that they may be too heavy for your small ankles and slim legs. Are they supposed to be a replacement for the python sandals in the last picture? Even though I can't see them very well in the pic, those python sandals look awesome!

Mo

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Well, I am not settling (new mantra!) so back they go . . . Marley, they are supposed to replace my grommet thong sandals (pic 1), as the pythons replaced my bad glittery white flip flops (pic 2).
I have a new pair in mind now . . . and they have adjustable ankles, I checked! http://www.dsw.com/shoe/mia+ha.....dId=189097

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Marley

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Oh - OK, now I get it! Those python sandals are gorgeous! What brand are they? Also, I checked the DSW link that you showed for your alternative choice and it says they are sold out! Maybe you have a DSW close where you've seen them? I hope so!

CocoLion

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I thought they were kind of cool but I can see how they would be tough to wear. It seems like you are looking for a green sandal. What about these (granted some are very blue-green)?

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/st.....tback=1518

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/st.....ltback=384

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/ki.....tback=1599

Mo

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Marley, the pythons are Bamboo and from eBay, ditto the MIA suede green ones. http://www.ebay.com/itm/230806.....500wt_1069 Funny the $15 sandals are perfect and the $90 Ash were a miss. Good for my bank account!
Denise, I'll check out your links, thanks! I just need to upgrade my walk to the store, throw on with shorts, etc shoe capsule.