https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 29 May 2026 18:22:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377818 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 17:57:41 +0000 rachylou 377818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wore salt waters when I was little. I liked them. They're pretty ugly, I think that has to be said, but in a beau laid kinda way. So I say yes, if you're a person with stage presence. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377811 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 17:46:02 +0000 modgrl 377811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never seen these in person but they certainly look cute to me. I would give them a try. They look like they would fit my fat little feet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377799 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 17:30:55 +0000 Marley 377799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haven't seem them - but like them in the pics. I would definitely wear these if they were comfy - they don't come even close to the Ugliness factor of Crocs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377785 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 17:07:04 +0000 Kari 377785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think they are inherently ugly shoes at all - an entirely different animal from Crocs. As long as the outfit was not styled in a way that screams "little girl", I think they could look fantastic on you.<br /> (I totally had similar sandals when I was a kid.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377683 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 07:13:57 +0000 Katiepea 377683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Given how hot and humid and lonnnnnnng summer is where I live, I think these are great. They offer a summer sandal with some support and lots of ventilation. Yay from me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377666 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 06:21:10 +0000 lyn* 377666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A cautious yay from me; I don't think I'd wear them myself, but they could look cute on other people </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377658 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 05:36:01 +0000 judy 377658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Big yay from me. I read about them on someone's blog too and loved the look of them and then forgot all about them, so thanks for the reminder. They might actually work for my fussy feet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377524 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 22:37:17 +0000 Anonymous 377524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay from me. Non-gear looking footwear in fun colors that can be worn at the beach? Yay!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377508 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 21:52:35 +0000 Janet 377508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not for me. My narrow feet don't agree with that shape at all -- I feel like I'm putting on flippers when I try on anything shaped like these. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377465 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 20:11:43 +0000 Maya 377465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, validation from Steph. That's worth a lot :)</p> <p>Yeah, I agree with their other options, but honestly I would have swapped out the SW sandals for Toms ::ducks:: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377456 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 19:56:25 +0000 Steph 377456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So obviously I wouldn't wear them :), but I thought that they looked cute in the photo of them in the second link, when they were being worn by the model.</p> <p>I absolutely LOVED the first line of that NY Mag article: Every few years, tastemakers mysteriously embrace some comfortable but undeniably ugly footwear more typically associated with river-rafting potheads or line cooks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377429 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 19:04:54 +0000 RoseandJoan 377429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm surprised to find I really like them, I would buy them now before they double the price....have you seen the price of cons and dunlops these days *shaking fist at market forces*? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377253 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 15:49:53 +0000 MNsara 377253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya - yes, yes, yes! I think they are quintessentially summery in how fun and casual they look. </p> <p>We used to buy brown versions of them for my kids (called them fisherman sandals - MN is too far from an ocean to worry about salt water?), but those colors are so fun!</p> <p>I think they would look especially cute on you 20-somethings and you could easily wear them. I think I would have to work harder to pull it off, but I am intrigued . . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377236 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 15:05:48 +0000 Angie 377236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could have guessed it would be a yay from me. It's all in HOW you wear them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377173 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 14:06:11 +0000 Jonesy 377173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, I would not say that, Queen Mum, but they are comfortable ;)! The inside of the straps is a soft, suede-like material, so the straps don't rub at all, and the fit is good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377164 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:51:09 +0000 CocoLion 377164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they are cuter than crocs, that's for sure. I wore the Worishofer sandals years ago for my first waitressing job in Germany! Germans are expert comfort (ugly) shoe makers. Comfort is a beautiful thing. I am surprised Shape-Ups didn't make the ugly shoe list. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377161 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:37:44 +0000 Queen Mum 377161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jonesy.. according to the blog Maya linked they are guaranteed "the most comfortable shoe you've ever worn"<br /> Do you attest to this? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377157 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:32:09 +0000 Jonesy 377157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a red pair. I wanted some bright, comfortable sandals for casual wear, and didn't want to pay a lot...so there you go! They are indeed comfortable. So I guess I'm in the Yay camp. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377152 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:23:07 +0000 Queen Mum 377152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ha- I remember buying the payless version of those for those all the time for my kids.<br /> Personally, I"m 0 for 0.. I've never owned any of the shoes posted in Maya's first link.</p> <p>I have to agree with you Maya.. I don't think they belong in the same "what were we thinking" club with crocs and uggs. They look like they have potential on the right gal with the right outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377128 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 12:00:36 +0000 yellowgirl 377128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never even heard of Salt Water Sandals before. I don't think they're that bad looking, but they certainly don't look comfortable to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377100 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 06:00:37 +0000 Scarlet 377100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't seen those till now, but I actually think they are pretty cute. The only thing is I am not sure how they look from the top-down because the sole of the kid version seems to extend far beyond the straps. That could be a little weird on an adult. Now I am wondering how leather can stand up to salt water. It seems like it would make the leather dried out and hard. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377092 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 04:53:42 +0000 Diana 377092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think these are cute, as you say, in the right context. I could see them in a cute color with a little sundress or flirty short shorts. But on the other hand if they are worn with mom shorts and a big baggy tee, that's a whole different story. </p> <p>Personally, I think they do not look comfortable at all, though - way too flat, absolutely no arch support, and honestly the straps look like they would be stiff and irritating as they are built for durability not comfort. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377089 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 04:15:39 +0000 rosee 377089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to have those! I would do them again too... especially for $35.<br /> Sad realization, I have or have had 4 of the ugly shoes on that link (clogs, docs, tevas and salt waters). Pooh to them, I have happy feet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377088 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 04:13:00 +0000 rae 377088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are too flat for me personally, but I don't hate them. And I disagree with the NY magazine, too, as I happen to have a pair of Worishofer sandals that always get compliments. I wore them to the last LA YLF meetup, in fact! I also happen to like Doc Martens, so boo on this Sarah Bernard person. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377087 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 04:09:06 +0000 MsMary 377087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, wow! I'm having a flashback!</p> <p>I'm almost certain I bought Salt Water Sandals for my son when he was a toddler!</p> <p>Crazy, man!</p> <p>I would totally wear those -- I've always worn sandals of a fairly similar style and I think they're cute in the colors in Maya's links! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377083 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 03:54:57 +0000 Jenava 377083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Meh, not a fan. Too childish for me. And, now days, too flat. I need arch support! I'd rather wear my nude patent cuffed gladiators if I'm going to go the super flat route! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/salt-water-sandals-yay-or-nay#post-377078 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 03:45:19 +0000 Maya 377078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am seeing at least one pair of these a day on the streets lately and wondered what the YLF consensus is. On their own they wouldn't really have much appeal. I mean, I would not be attracted to them if I saw them in a store window or anything. But on a pair of feet with the right outfit I think they are cute. I did not wear these as a child and hadn't even heard of them until now so I have no associations or nostalgia for them.</p> <p>However I'm seeing some mixed messages about them:</p> <p><a href="http://nymag.com/shopping/features/40266/" rel="nofollow">http://nymag.com/shopping/features/40266/</a><br /> <a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/alltherage/2008/06/must-have-35-sa.html" rel="nofollow">http://latimesblogs.latimes.co.....35-sa.html</a></p> <p>Since they were featured in another fashion blog I like, and validated by a stylish gal who does NOT have fussy feet (meaning she is wearing them for looks as much as comfort), I am voting yay. I think the NY magazine author is insane for putting them in the same league as Crocs and Uggs. Even if I didn't care for them I don't think they're quite THAT bad...</p> <p>You? </p>