https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-quandary Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 17:11:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-quandary#post-929998 Sat, 11 May 2013 04:08:24 +0000 Mia 929998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't mind the Clementines and if they are truly comfortable and 11 year old approved&nbsp;that counts for a lot. &nbsp;Sometimes a summer sandal is just a summer sandal? &nbsp;<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-quandary#post-929987 Sat, 11 May 2013 03:52:28 +0000 Susie 929987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Echo- I really like the Born, especially in one of the fun colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-quandary#post-929975 Sat, 11 May 2013 03:30:15 +0000 Echo 929975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The Borns that Vix posted are divine. I am not terribly fond of either of the original choices; I think you can do better. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-quandary#post-929962 Sat, 11 May 2013 02:57:44 +0000 Anonymous 929962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fellow fussy foot person here. My issue is needing a squishy soft bottom. I just bought these Clark's:</p> <p><a href="http://vip.zappos.com/clarks-un-shade-tan-leather?zfcTest=fcl%3A0" rel="nofollow">http://vip.zappos.com/clarks-u.....st=fcl%3A0</a></p> <p>I bought them in red....the picture does not do them justice! I think they run a bit big. I usually wear a size 7 in sandals, but ended up with a 6 1/2. They are adjustable in the front and back. If you have really wide feet, I don't know if these would work as my feet are narrow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-quandary#post-929941 Sat, 11 May 2013 02:10:25 +0000 pil 929941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Time to get my eyes checked - I thought your thread title was sCandal quandry : )</p> <p>I have a pair of Eccos that are similar to what Vix found that are quite comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-quandary#post-929935 Sat, 11 May 2013 02:05:03 +0000 Vix 929935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi HH --<br /><br />Glad I could help with a few ideas! As so many said above, it's all about how a sandal looks and feels on *your* foot. I picked some for you that would look horrid on me in case I could live vicariously.&nbsp;<br /><br />I wear/have worn&nbsp;Clarks, Rockport (the ones with Adidas technology), Nike Air, Softspots, Sofft, Earthies, Kenneth Cole Reaction,&nbsp;and I'm sure a few comfort brands I'm leaving out. Many scored at Marshalls/TJ Maxx/DSW etc. ;)<br /><br />You should check out Lands End while you're looking, too -- I noticed last year they had some "updated classic" styles and colors and I know they are a function-first company. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-quandary#post-929862 Sat, 11 May 2013 00:21:13 +0000 hedgiehog 929862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone, for chiming in. Special thanks to Vix for posting such fashionable alternatives. Stacey, you hit the nail on the head....I wanted to like the Joanne style but they are definitely geriatric toddler sandals! Lol<br /> I will check out the suggestions Vix posted and see how I look in the clementines. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-quandary#post-929522 Fri, 10 May 2013 15:29:23 +0000 Angie 929522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I prefer the Clementines for your style, Hedgie. Also love the styles Vix posted. I have many happy clients in the Clarks and Eccos. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-quandary#post-929468 Fri, 10 May 2013 14:02:48 +0000 Anonymous 929468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like your second pick, and&nbsp;Vix found some great options. The Joannes are a strange mix of matronly and toddler, IMO. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-quandary#post-929466 Fri, 10 May 2013 13:59:49 +0000 Thistle 929466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ *writing down Vix's suggestions*<br /><br />Not a lover of Bass only because it was what I wore in Junior High. I always say go with what is most comfortable. That said, I know Ecco boots are amazing so I think those shoes would be dreamy that Vix linked to.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-quandary#post-929451 Fri, 10 May 2013 13:38:34 +0000 Kristin L 929451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I kinnda like the Bass ones, but I like the ones that VIx listed even more. How do the shoes look on you? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-quandary#post-929450 Fri, 10 May 2013 13:37:27 +0000 Glory 929450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Not sure about either of these ones but you need to try them on and see how they look. I really like the Clarks that were posted above. Shannon posted about those ones yesterday and said they were very comfortable. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-quandary#post-929446 Fri, 10 May 2013 13:32:50 +0000 Janet 929446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Marley -- I wore those Bass sandals in high school and can't get past that they look a bit gearish, almost like dressier Tevas. I love Vix's choices! Good luck! I'm on a sandal search too, but I don't have fussy feet. It must be so frustrating! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-quandary#post-929398 Fri, 10 May 2013 10:59:19 +0000 kkards 929398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ oh it's so nice to see the joannes labeled as hipster, because when i looked at the picture, i had a flash back.&nbsp;i wore these exact bass shoes in high school when preppy was the look and bass and sperry topsider&nbsp;were the only things you wore. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-quandary#post-929334 Fri, 10 May 2013 05:10:59 +0000 Marley 929334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I tend to agree with DD on the Joannes - and the others just look. so. Bass. to me.&nbsp; I love the options that Vix has come up with and I'd try them!&nbsp; (I totally <i>get</i> the problem feet issue and needing comfortable shoes - I've got the same issue - and avoid Bass sandals!) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-quandary#post-929331 Fri, 10 May 2013 05:03:58 +0000 Suz 929331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh...I love Vix's options!! I have to say I agree with your DD about the first pair, but one always <b>MUST</b> see a shoe on -- it is all in how it looks on the foot, really. Still, I prefer the ones Vix suggested at least in theory.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-quandary#post-929301 Fri, 10 May 2013 04:05:07 +0000 rachylou 929301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ja. My same thought. Joanne = hipster. Clementine = pretty.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-quandary#post-929282 Fri, 10 May 2013 03:20:01 +0000 Vix 929282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi HH --<br /><br />Disclaimer: Problem feet here, not a shoe person, totally get it...but I admit I have a hard time with the Bass options. The Joanne looks a lot like the Saltwaters that hipsters love but are "toddler" shoes to me because that's what we wore in the summer!<br /><br />I did a quick search on Zappos for comfort + leather + 1 inch or less and these were the ones that seemed most promising in terms of style. I'll edit with a few of my favorites, but see above...not sure my picks will meet with your daughter's approval, ha!<br /><br />The mixed-texture Clarks come in several colorways:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/clarks-indira-rue-tan-snake">http://www.zappos.com/clarks-indira-rue-tan-snake</a><br /><br />Fun color:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/born-nahala-blue-patent">http://www.zappos.com/born-nahala-blue-patent</a><br /><br />Ditto (+ neutral options):&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/rockport-nahara-strap-sandal-aqua-sea">http://www.zappos.com/rockport.....l-aqua-sea</a><br /><br />Spendy, but everyone I know with a Kork-ease shoe raves about comfort (metallic gold or bronze available):&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/kork-ease-rebecca-oro-gold">http://www.zappos.com/kork-ease-rebecca-oro-gold</a><br /><br />Ditto re the spendy/metallic/comfort thing:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/ecco-odense-t-strap-light-gold">http://www.zappos.com/ecco-ode.....light-gold</a><br /><br />Full set of search items:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/comfort-shoes-leather-women?zfcTest=sqb%3A1#!/comfort-shoes-leather-women-women-sandals/CK_XARC51wE6Ao4QWgvWApACNtgChwH6CaoBAQLAAQHiAgYBGAIVBws.zso?t=comfort+shoes+leather+women&amp;s=price/asc/">http://www.zappos.com/comfort-.....women-wome</a> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-quandary#post-929165 Fri, 10 May 2013 01:02:28 +0000 Jaime 929165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Interesting - I prefer the Joanne. I think the simple straps are more current - although it is hard to argue with an 11 year old about that!&nbsp;They both look good so&nbsp;comfort is the most important. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-quandary#post-929163 Fri, 10 May 2013 00:59:48 +0000 hedgiehog 929163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello Ladies,</p> <p>So I've been searching for casual summer sandals for my fussy feet. I plan to wear these sandals with shorts and casual skirts and dresses. I found these two styles on Zappos and ordered them both.<br /> They both arrived today and are both very comfy, one more so than the other. I was trying them on when my 11yo DD came into my bedroom and immediately vetoed the Joanne sandals labeling them as too orthopedic. So I am turning to my fellow YLFers for your collective wisdom and guidance. Should I keep one over the other or return them both?</p> <p>Thank you in advance,</p> <p>Mary </p>