https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-keep-buying-supportive-sandals-reviews-long Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:06:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-keep-buying-supportive-sandals-reviews-long#post-2041753 Thu, 11 Jul 2019 13:22:46 +0000 Christina F. 2041753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>The Eccos are keepers! I tried them outside with and without the "arch cookies" and they're good both ways. I decided not to bother trying more shoes because I'm tired of it, and because these have such comfy straps.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Donna - thank you for that rec. I got some from the drugstore that don't stick well, just to try them out. I will track down some better ones online. I think they will hurt my feet if I stand in them too long, but for walking they should be helpful. If you have a brand you recommend in particular, let me know.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-keep-buying-supportive-sandals-reviews-long#post-2041595 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 22:19:49 +0000 Christina F. 2041595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>JAileen - good tip! I will take a look. I don't have a Nordie's card so it will be a while...</div><div><br /></div><div>Style Fan - the dreaded Euro sizing! Too bad I've heard good things about the Finn Comforts. I am glad the Mephistos work since they're a little less spendy! I got mine on sale on Zappos too, and in a colorway I like. I am eyeing rose gold or coral if I get more.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-keep-buying-supportive-sandals-reviews-long#post-2041453 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:55:03 +0000 Style Fan 2041453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have heard so many good things about Mephistos.&nbsp; Unfortunately, I am between sizes.&nbsp; :(&nbsp; I wear Finn Comfort Sandals but I would not recommend them for their beauty.&nbsp; I prefer the look of Mephistos. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-keep-buying-supportive-sandals-reviews-long#post-2041449 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:51:00 +0000 JAileen 2041449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like those Mephistos. A friend with foot problems swears by them. I haven’t bought any because except for my broken toe, I don’t have any particular problems. A couple years ago there was a pair in NAS, so maybe keep your eye out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-keep-buying-supportive-sandals-reviews-long#post-2041447 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:47:21 +0000 Christina F. 2041447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Well, after a few days I can report that the Mephisto Helen sandals cause me almost no pain whatsoever. I changed into them after work yesterday, from the Birks, and the difference is noticeable. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Now I have a dilemma because it's surely better to not be in pain when I walk around the city, but I can't financially justify ditching a bunch of shoes and buying more Mephistos. Also, I don't like too many of their styles that much, whereas I like the shoes I have. I can wear the Mephistos I have to death, and maybe change into other shoes at work if I want to for style reasons. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I think the difference with these, unlike Birks, is that they provide arch support in the context of supporting the whole foot. Since I overpronate, the midsole needs support too. They also tout some kind of cushioning system that I guess must work!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>As for the Eccos, I'm still undecided as I'd like to try a pair by Ryka. So they're in hand but going unworn outside until I do that and decide. They are supremely comfortable on the top of the foot, though - the straps are very comfortable, which is rare in a sport sandal. <br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-keep-buying-supportive-sandals-reviews-long#post-2041097 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 11:51:02 +0000 Christina F. 2041097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Style Fan is correct - they do have the soft sole Gizehs. </p> <p>Bennett- yeah, I have nice looking feet, as feet go. I mostly overpronate because of the angle of my hips, which turn outwards. That’s probably also why I don’t heal. </p> <p>Joy, I wasn’t meaning to complain, except that I think my husband wishes I weren’t spending so much (he understands why though). Anyway I already know I can’t wear anything outside unless it has a thick sole. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-keep-buying-supportive-sandals-reviews-long#post-2041075 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:19:25 +0000 Anonymous 2041075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Imagine life without being able to wear sandals at all. I found it is possible even when I hate having hot feet. There are lots of perforated and cut out flats, open sides like D’Orsay flats and sling back and even mules for open backs. Even sneakers are available in perforated versions or fabric. Summer shoe hunting could be worse. Look for thick soles that don’t let you feel every bump and crevice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-keep-buying-supportive-sandals-reviews-long#post-2041023 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 22:12:42 +0000 Bennett 2041023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your feet certainly look pretty in the Gizehs! You'd never know they are such brats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-keep-buying-supportive-sandals-reviews-long#post-2041010 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 21:43:39 +0000 Style Fan 2041010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sun tiger, I have seen Gizehs with the soft sole . Try Amazon and Zappos. My finds is not working. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-keep-buying-supportive-sandals-reviews-long#post-2040972 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 19:34:41 +0000 Christina F. 2040972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Donna! I've never heard of that but it sounds definitely useful! I have some shoes where the Superfeet won't work anymore because I've developed a tailor's bunion on the foot of the hurt side (didn't want to get into all that above). This might do the trick when the Superfeet won't. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-keep-buying-supportive-sandals-reviews-long#post-2040968 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 19:27:57 +0000 DonnaF 2040968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another thing to consider when Superfeet won't work are arch *cookies*. I got my newest ones at my local CVS drugstore and might have bought my older ones at Target, and doesn't Amazon carry everything? They have stick-um on the inside, so you don't remove them like Superfeet. I have arch cookies in all the footwear below.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-keep-buying-supportive-sandals-reviews-long#post-2040957 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:37:28 +0000 Anonymous 2040957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! Have been hoping for cushy thong sandals, but may end up with those! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-keep-buying-supportive-sandals-reviews-long#post-2040954 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:35:28 +0000 Christina F. 2040954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Those aren't even the only sandals I got this year! The Naturalizer Febes have been good too. But the ones are the post are the ones I got once it was warm enough to assess which of my current sandals were working and why. (The other two are dressier options that I don't need to walk much in.)</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for your commiseration, Barbara Diane and Style Fan. I never thought I'd be tired of shoe shopping, but I've gotten there. I wanted to get the Ecco sport sandals with plenty of time to break them in before it's too cold (I go to SE Asia in November), and I think that's the final puzzle piece.</div><div><br /></div><div>Suntiger - I find the Gizehs to be softer. I think the Mephistos offer even better support overall, but my feet are more used to the Birks. The Mephisto straps may cause a problem until I break the shoes in thoroughly, too - they're kind of inflexible. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-keep-buying-supportive-sandals-reviews-long#post-2040952 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:30:27 +0000 Anonymous 2040952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One can never have too many walking sandals! Been tempted by Gizehs and Mephistos-which is softer? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-keep-buying-supportive-sandals-reviews-long#post-2040949 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:24:29 +0000 Barbara Diane 2040949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m so sorry you needed to replace so many sandals. Cute picks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-keep-buying-supportive-sandals-reviews-long#post-2040948 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:23:17 +0000 Style Fan 2040948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christina, walking on sidewalks is certainly hard on your feet.&nbsp; I try to avoid long distance walking on sidewalks but of course you can`t.&nbsp; Hopefully, you have found some footwear that works.&nbsp; It is unfortunate that we can't test drive footwear outside in real conditions.<br />I have the Birks Gizeh and really like them.&nbsp; I have heard great things about some of your other purchases. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-keep-buying-supportive-sandals-reviews-long#post-2040941 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:11:08 +0000 Christina F. 2040941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Some of you may recall that I've had a back and hip injury for over a year. Last year, I ended up overhauling my shoe collection to compensate, since I walk on pavement every day in NYC, which seems to aggravate the injury.</div><div><br /> </div><div>(To recap: The injury started out in my lower back.&nbsp; It got worse and worse and I made the mistake of resting too much and limping around.... by the time I got physical therapy, it was too late and that side was weak. Now the original injury bothers me less but there is a follow on injury in my hip flexor, improving veeerrryyy sloooowly.)</div><div><br /> </div><div>Now that my hip flexor is my main problem, the shoes that were best for me last summer (Naot and Vionic in the Finds) aren't working so well. I need more arch support than sheer shock absorption. Sigh. The Naot Kaylas cost some money so I'm keeping them as a relatively dressy sandal that I can wear when I don't need to walk as much, as they are still supportive. The Vionics can be safely passed on, since I only liked them for the relief they provided.<br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div>I've bought a few more pairs sandals, with an eye towards arch support. I suspect to get more wear out of these going forward, since I have flat feet, overpronate, and need decent arch support even without this injury. As you can imagine, all these factors exacerbate the hip pain.<br /> (Closed toed shoes won't be a problem because I now use Superfeet insoles, which help with the arch support. I expect much less churn in closed toe shoe season; I've already made sure most of my closed toe walking shoes have space for the insoles.) </p> <p> </div><div><br /> </div><div>1. Ecco X-Trinsic&nbsp; - I went to try on the Ecco Yucatans, but found that these supported my arches more. I have only walked around the store in these - the real test is outside. These will replace some other sport sandals that are decent for support but not optimal; those going to live and stay at the family summer house in Michigan, where I do some light hiking every summer.<br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div>2. Mephisto Helen - very little pain with walking. I think the soles are a little hard but will clearly mold to my feet soon. I may rely on these as a dressier option when I travel to SE Asia, along with the Eccos.<br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div>3. Birkenstock Gizeh (picture below)&nbsp; - replacing another pair of Birks that wore out and weren't as supportive anymore. I had to order this color from eBay ("mermaid aqua") to get my size, and I LOVE them. I couldn't wear any of my Birks last year, unless I bought them with me to put on at work, so I'm pleased to have these plus my other two pairs<br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div>4. Bare Traps Debera Wedge - I got these to replace the Vionics as a commuting shoe (when I want to wear less supportive shoes at work). They do the job for commuting but wouldn't be sufficient for a long day of walking. Since I'd rather save the all day walking shoes like the Eccos for all day walking occasions, these serve their purpose.</div><div><br /> </div><div>5. Teva Sirra - kind of a mistake purchase since I got the Eccos a bit later, and I think those will be better. (It's a bummer that I can't test shoes on the pavement without making them un-returnable.) These will be more for the beach/water sport situations so I feel okay about keeping them them. I will also need to change up my shoes when I go to SE Asia - one pair of sporty sandals won't be enough.<br /> </div><div><br /> </div><div>6. Teva Hurricane Drift - these are floating water shoes that I got for one purpose, kayaking and tubing at the summer house. These may go live there or I may bring them back home and use them for water parks - I love water parks but the hot pavement bothers me a lot. That said, the Teva Sirras will also do for water parks, so I lean towards leaving these at the summer house. They have pretty good support, for being a water shoe - much more so than "water shoes" you get at the drugstore.</div><div><br /> </div><div>NB: I also tried the Dansko Verucas as a dressier option, but they're going back because the instep was hurting me a bit, and unlike the Mephistos, I don't expect them to confirm as much to my feet.<br /> I wanted some cognac leather sandals this year too, but with my false starts on buying sporty shoes for my trip to SE Asia, I think I've bought all the shoes I can reasonably justify, even with my injury </p> <p> </div><div><br /> </div><div>In addition to the Vionics and the older Birks, I've passed on some other shoes that are just too flat for me now, so this churn looks worse than it probably is. I just wish I could try things out on pavement before committing. I do use the marble floors in my office building, which is almost the same, except that I need to walk for a while before I can really be sure. </p> <p>I can add more photos and will answer any questions about any of the shoes. </p> </div></p>