https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-stylish-gear-sandal---a-contradiction-in-terms Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:24:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-stylish-gear-sandal---a-contradiction-in-terms#post-1008533 Sun, 18 Aug 2013 20:45:25 +0000 Sveta 1008533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If they are all equal in comfort &nbsp;then #2 is my preference! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-stylish-gear-sandal---a-contradiction-in-terms#post-1008530 Sun, 18 Aug 2013 20:43:38 +0000 Beth Ann 1008530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Based upon your update, I'm a big fan of #2.&nbsp; I like the color, and the fact that the slight heel is also silver, instead of black rubber.&nbsp; That detail is hard to find! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-stylish-gear-sandal---a-contradiction-in-terms#post-1008483 Sun, 18 Aug 2013 18:47:09 +0000 harmonica 1008483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for wise input!</p> <p>Because of your comments and questions, I realized that&nbsp; I'm looking for a <b><i>fashionable sandal that can stand up to the occasional long walk on bad terrain</i></b>, as Florence nicely framed it. Then #2 is ok. </p> <p>For real hiking I would never wear sandals; never that warm here and toe protection and ankle support is important. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-stylish-gear-sandal---a-contradiction-in-terms#post-1007630 Sat, 17 Aug 2013 07:08:19 +0000 CocoLion 1007630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 are the least gear or comfort shoe like and therefore get my vote for a comfortable, city walking sandal. &nbsp;</p> <p>However, I am not at all opposed to the sandals in #4 for hiking. &nbsp;I say, if you have a task, embrace it. &nbsp;If you are going hiking, deck yourself out in gear and OWN IT! &nbsp;It's when gear shoes, are mixed with non-gear clothing, that the purist in me is disturbed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-stylish-gear-sandal---a-contradiction-in-terms#post-1007628 Sat, 17 Aug 2013 06:58:34 +0000 ManidipaM 1007628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first one best. Both in practical terms and aesthetic... as long as your light hike is no more than a mucky walk through rough dirt (forests? But not tide pools or mountains). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-stylish-gear-sandal---a-contradiction-in-terms#post-1007586 Sat, 17 Aug 2013 04:40:05 +0000 Sanet 1007586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried these skechers on yesterday. Very comfortable. Not sure if they are on trend or not. The store had them in other colours too - I quite liked the navy.</p> <p><a href="http://www.skechers.com/style/13564/skechers-gowalk-legacy/nat" rel="nofollow">http://www.skechers.com/style/.....legacy/nat</a></p> <p>I've seen these advertised, but can't comment on comfort or trendiness:</p> <p><a href="http://www.skechers.com/style/13595/skechers-gowalk-2-axis/nvy" rel="nofollow">http://www.skechers.com/style/.....2-axis/nvy</a></p> <p>ETA: Posted this and then realised that your post said "sandals"...</p> <p><a href="http://www.skechers.com/style/13595/skechers-gowalk-2-axis/nvy" rel="nofollow"><br /></a></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-stylish-gear-sandal---a-contradiction-in-terms#post-1007578 Sat, 17 Aug 2013 04:21:27 +0000 abc 1007578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just got two pairs of sandals from The Walking Company in the Abeo brand and love them. Might be too comfort or slightly gearish for some but they fit my needs for an upcoming vacation with lots of walking involved and a MOTG lifestyle when not traveling, so they might be something worth looking into based on your post requirements. </p> <p>The two pairs I got were a champagne and a bronze metallic. </p> <p>One pair was called Laguna and I can't recall the other. If you are interested you can check my previous posts. I recently wrote a review on YLF because I like the shoes so much and hadn't seen anything on this brand here before. </p> <p>Good luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-stylish-gear-sandal---a-contradiction-in-terms#post-1007463 Sat, 17 Aug 2013 01:07:45 +0000 FlorenceFearne 1007463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with everyone else here; I'm not sure if you're looking for a gear/hiking sandal that looks nice, or if you're after a fashionable sandal that can stand up to the occasional long walk on bad terrain. The two would bring you to very different places. That said, I did find these, which are metallic, closed toe, comfortable&nbsp;and low-heeled.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.clarksusa.com/eng/product/wendy_lily/26065582">http://www.clarksusa.com/eng/p.....y/26065582</a>&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-stylish-gear-sandal---a-contradiction-in-terms#post-1007451 Sat, 17 Aug 2013 00:52:06 +0000 Betti 1007451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have #2, and LOVE them. But, light hiking.... no, I wouldn't. There is only a very thin sole and no toe protection.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-stylish-gear-sandal---a-contradiction-in-terms#post-1007402 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 23:59:22 +0000 Suz 1007402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These would all be great for city walks or even on flat country ground in my area (with dirt pathways). I would wear them to our local conservation area that is built on former farmland.&nbsp;&nbsp;But not for what I'd understand as&nbsp;true hiking. Love the look of any of them, by the way -- potentially, at least.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-stylish-gear-sandal---a-contradiction-in-terms#post-1007394 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 23:46:34 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1007394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the second pair (were those am Angie pick at one point?). I'm not sure about them for any type of hiking though, although that would depend on the type of terrain. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-stylish-gear-sandal---a-contradiction-in-terms#post-1007346 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 23:04:50 +0000 cciele 1007346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can we get more info about what you mean by light hiking? What type of terrain?</p> <p>Anyhow, what about these Keens for city walking:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rei.com/product/828970/keen-emerald-city-3-point-sandals-womens">http://www.rei.com/product/828.....als-womens</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-stylish-gear-sandal---a-contradiction-in-terms#post-1007240 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 20:07:44 +0000 ClaraT 1007240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with elly-I'd only walk on dirt/tide pool/walk through muddy bits with number 4! The others look like comfy sandals for city walking. A lot of people swear by chacos and keens, but they are definitely gear. Of the first three, #1 looks the most supportive (I like the look, too, though I see I'm in the minority). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-stylish-gear-sandal---a-contradiction-in-terms#post-1007225 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 19:49:59 +0000 Elly 1007225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your definition and my definition of "light hiking" are different because I would only hike in sandal 4, although I preffer to hike in something closed toe.&nbsp; For touring and walking I think 1-2-3 might work depending on your own comfort needs. Two is actually an Angie recommended shoe I believe, so it gets the thumbs up for casual style for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-stylish-gear-sandal---a-contradiction-in-terms#post-1007222 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 19:48:36 +0000 Sara L. 1007222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 1 and 2. &nbsp;They look comfortable while still stylish, but I'm not sure you could do light hiking in them.&nbsp; I think the soles will be too slippery. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-stylish-gear-sandal---a-contradiction-in-terms#post-1007209 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 19:41:50 +0000 Susie 1007209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like&nbsp;2. To be honest, 1 and 3 look more like comfort sandals&nbsp;(that could veer toward&nbsp;dowdy territory) more than gear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-stylish-gear-sandal---a-contradiction-in-terms#post-1007201 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 19:36:18 +0000 Kristin L 1007201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I like 2 and 3 the best. Have you checked out Keen sandals? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-stylish-gear-sandal---a-contradiction-in-terms#post-1007199 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 19:33:03 +0000 Adelfa 1007199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #2, and #3 is my second choice. Very pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-stylish-gear-sandal---a-contradiction-in-terms#post-1007181 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 18:59:32 +0000 harmonica 1007181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm looking for a comfortable <i>and </i>fashionable sandal that can replace my previous Ecco sandals.</p> <p>#4 not exactly what I had, but along this style. Very geary and not so fashionable</p> <p>I was thinking that a metallic colour would be more be more polished and also leg elongating. I've been looking at some of the Ecco sandals and would like your opinions. </p> <p>Needs: <br />- gear functionality and comfort<br />- light hiking <br />- casual wear<br />- slightly more stylish than gear<br />- a superlow heel would be great (like in #1 and #3), but are these read too geary?</p> <p></p> <p>And style wise, I've been aiming at more structured and simpler outfits with less accessories and trusting that great fit would provide enough polish, yet still&nbsp;a hint of RATE.</p> <p><a href="http://shopeu.ecco.com/no/no/dame/sandaler#page=1&amp;color=3&amp;price=699-1200" rel="nofollow">http://shopeu.ecco.com/no/no/d.....e=699-1200</a> </p>