https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 11:47:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2170865 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:17:34 +0000 Jessikams 2170865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a couple of pairs of sandals with a huge sneaker-like sole, and another with a black foam platform, and I wear them for long walks with no problem. The key is to look for soles that bend— not too stiff or it will indeed feel like a platform that you can fall off. And the soles should not be heavy. All my experiments with wood-soled clogs have failed miserably as they are stiff AND heavy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2170739 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:57:37 +0000 hereforthecake 2170739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am on my feet for 10 hours a day, and also have some balance issues due to an old knee surgery.&nbsp;</p> <p>I found some great ones from Vionic. The trick seems to be having a good strap over the top, rather than just having them slip off or with a light strap. They're super comfy and offer a little height for me, which I need!&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />The one below comes in a few colours.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2170713 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:04:30 +0000 DonnaF 2170713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have hallux rigidus so must wear stiff rocker soles. Sandals can be treacherous on cobblestones or otherwise uneven surfaces, but the same goes for Dansko Pros but to a lesser degree. I have Raynauds in my toes so I rarely wear sandals like my Tevas below these days since I need my toes to be warmer. I wore the Fly London style below for a long museum visit a few years ago, and they were fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2170482 Sun, 07 Feb 2021 07:43:06 +0000 Bijou 2170482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have tried them and unfortunately they don't work for my fussy feet. I do wear dressy wedge sandals as an alternative to high heels (mine are in Finds) - but don't walk great distances in them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2170364 Sat, 06 Feb 2021 14:02:05 +0000 Janet 2170364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the look of flatforms, but I will only do a moderate one that feels stable enough to avoid a twisted ankle, and is not too stiff. One of my main problems with flat form sneakers, which I otherwise love, is that they tend to be a bit stiff in the sole and don’t bend much.<br /> That combined with the narrowness of my heels means that they slip off my heels (why I have such a hard time wearing pumps or low-shaft loafers too). Flat form sandals tend to work a bit better for me, particularly if they have ankle straps. Like with so many things, the devil is in the details! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2170361 Sat, 06 Feb 2021 13:34:47 +0000 Deborah 2170361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it depends on the specific sandal. I love a flatform shoe because I’m short so I have a few. Some brands make very comfortable and wearable flat forms and others not so much. I have some that I can walk in all day no problem xxx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2169960 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:38:04 +0000 cindysmith 2169960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a weak ankle, and I find flatforms and platforms to be equally terrible on any uneven ground. I also have freakishly high arches, and don't find a lot of arch support in them. </p> <p>They're fine for a more urban setting, but not my current, rural life </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2169951 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:11:00 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2169951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yo-yos like these were the closest I ever had. I know what you’re thinking, lol. The answer is no, I do not have them any more. I was a teenager then, so couldn’t understand the questions about stability, had no clue why people thought I’d twist an ankle in them. I wore them to social dancing lessons, so did the Walz, the Lindy, the ChaCha and more in them. Over time I came to notice the inflexibility of the sole. It would not surprise me one bit to see a remake of this style any day now. <a href="https://images.app.goo.gl/oEzuwATXd46vYYkg9" rel="nofollow">https://images.app.goo.gl/oEzuwATXd46vYYkg9</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2169924 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 02:26:19 +0000 Jaime 2169924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a few flatforms. I would be careful with higher platforms with a wobbly ankle - there is a danger of losing balance. I would not call mine sitting shoes, but I would not wear them on a heavy walking day. Sneakers and closed shoes with a platform are more stable in my experience. I also don't think small platforms are much of a problem, I am thinking of the higher ones. Nonetheless, fun to wear, and fun to feel taller when you are generally short as I am. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2169914 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 22:59:28 +0000 Jenava 2169914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I LOVE a flatform!&nbsp; That said, the fabrication of the sole matters.&nbsp; to be honest, I had a wooden pair that I adored (I think they were probably close to 3 inches tall), but I actually FELL OFF OF THEM in my house and BROKE MY WRIST.&nbsp; LOL.&nbsp; But I also had a pair with an espadrille sole that was smaller that I found very comfy.&nbsp; I'd say if the sole is more like a rubber that would probably work perfectly fine.&nbsp; But again, you'd have to try them out, right? </p> <p></p> <p>ETA, the offending shoes, shortly after the incident.&nbsp; I never wore them again.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2169910 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 22:31:44 +0000 Joyce B 2169910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could never walk in flat platforms without twisting an ankle. I have tried with different pairs but always got the same results. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2169908 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 22:16:56 +0000 Helena 2169908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one pair and I bought them thinking they'd be good only for occasions where comfort wasn't too priority ... But actually they are super comfy. The sole is not too crazy thick though. I wore them in Italy and they were fine even on the cobblestone ... Not for a full day or anything, but for a few hours I've found them ok. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2169907 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 22:16:04 +0000 Carla 2169907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ nemosmom - yaaas! &nbsp;As in going up stairs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2169903 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:55:59 +0000 nemosmom 2169903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my experience, I have to be realllllllly careful in any shoe where my toe is off the ground because I manage to catch the front lip of my sandal on whatever surface I am walking on.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2169901 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:18:48 +0000 Carla 2169901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Sal - that’s the kind of sandal I was contemplating.</p> <p>@ Lisap - I was curious about all forms of flat-form footwear, but did ask about the sandals ‘cause that’s what I’m looking for. &nbsp;I appreciate your contribution!</p> <p>@ rachylou, unfrumped, Angie - that’s what I was concerned about - weight, inflexibility of the sole, instability. &nbsp;:-(</p> <p>@ Synne - not familiar with the book. &nbsp;Is it about barefoot running? &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Thanks everyone, for contributing to this thread. &nbsp;Research for my upcoming capsule continues....</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2169900 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:14:25 +0000 JAileen 2169900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aside from the stability issue, I would also be very careful of weight.&nbsp;<div>With the thicker sole, some of these shoes are heavy. &nbsp;Since I don’t shop in person anymore, I notice the weight on Zappos. &nbsp;Some brands are good about making a lightweight shoe, and others seem to make their shoes of lead. &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2169886 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:36:51 +0000 Sal 2169886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear these for decent city walks and wore them a lot in Italy in 2019 for up to 20000 steps per day.&nbsp; Not as comfortable as sneakers, but close.</p> <p>I have unfussy feet though so keep that in mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2169884 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:28:06 +0000 unfrumped 2169884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What rachylou said. Not that I wear them! But trying on, and even having had somewhat thick flat- soled sneakers, I’ve ruled out most typical fashiony- thick soles.<br /> I found that type of sole alters my gait even more than a shoe or boot with some actual heel but which has flexibile forefoot.<br /> Then I imagine it’s exacerbated if in a sandal with straps and no heel back or laces. </p> <p>I also imagine there may be variations that work better , that are constructed so you roll through and off the forefoot, or different materials, and of course, different feet/ people. So might find some. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2169880 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:19:20 +0000 Anonymous 2169880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah , sorry . Didn’t see this was sandal specific . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2169879 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:18:21 +0000 Synne 2169879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Runcarla, have you read the book "Born to run"? It has some interesting ideas about cushioned shoe soles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2169874 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:27:26 +0000 delurked 2169874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had a couple in the past, but cannot risk falling or instability. I find them a pass for walking any distance. And even in the short distance, I had to be cautious and cognizant not to turn my ankle. Agree they can be cute though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2169872 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:08:46 +0000 Angie 2169872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the same experience as <b>Rachy. </b>And since I walk everywhere, I can't wear them. They look super cute though!&nbsp;<b></b></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2169870 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:05:21 +0000 LaPed 2169870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, they're generally too heavy and too rigid, but very fun looking. There seem to be more lightweight foam-soled options out there these days, which may be better for all-day wear? I noticed Teva now makes a "Midform" model as an alternative to the higher "Flatform".&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2169869 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:00:46 +0000 rachylou 2169869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find them unstable and hard to walk in because of the inflexibility of the sole. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2169863 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:43:05 +0000 Anonymous 2169863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't worn flatforms but have worn platform wedges. Because the soles are heavy, they put a lot of strain on the straps. That was years ago though, and they may use lighter weight materials in some than others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2169862 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:41:51 +0000 Anonymous 2169862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a couple of pair - both oxford and sneaker styles . My short answer to the distance walking issue is “no” . Any of the ones I have don’t have the depth in the heel cup you’d want for stability . I wear mine to work where I’m on my feet for a lot of the day and they are great , but they aren’t walking shoes, per se . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2169861 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:41:15 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2169861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair that are something like this one from Camper (mine are a few years old and are blue and purple, but same brand).&nbsp;</p> <p>And I also have these white wedges that kind of qualify as a flatform.</p> <p>Both are very comfortable for city walks. I have also worn the Campers to climb a steep unpaved track with no issue, as well as to walk on the beach. As for stability, the adjustable straps make this a manageable problem</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/talk-to-me-about-flat-forms#post-2169858 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:22:32 +0000 Carla 2169858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m intrigued by the silhouette, and they&nbsp;<i>look&nbsp;</i>comfortable in a cushy way, but I’m worried about comfort walking any distance, and stability (I’ve got weak ankles and balance issues - working on those is an ongoing project.)</p> <p>Are flat-form sandals suitable for a 2 hour slow paced urban walk (packed gravel trails and sidewalk?) or are they better for standing (like at the kitchen counter doing meal prep?) or are they a ‘sitting shoe’? &nbsp;Are they stable, or do they feel precarious? What has your experience been? &nbsp; </p>