https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:44:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals/page/2#post-1245117 Thu, 08 May 2014 01:23:56 +0000 kellygirl 1245117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Denise. They were both adjustable but only to make them bigger, IMHO. I couldn't make them tighter. It's so weird because I always think of my feet as on the wider side of average. I think this is the first time I haven't been able to fill out a sandal. Barking Dog Shoes reviewed the Vana too. Check out hers here&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.barkingdogshoes.com/2014/04/sanita-vana-sandal-review.html">http://www.barkingdogshoes.com.....eview.html</a></p> <p>ETA: I had to order the FF through Nordies. Their shipping seems like a mule train compared to Zappos. I'll PM you when they get here. I tried the FF slide on at Norstrom today and the front was a little loose but I think the ankle strap will keep them in place. Good luck with the &nbsp;Vana:)</p> <p>@Magpie: Zappos is amazing! What astounding service. Glad that they Vivians worked for you.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals/page/2#post-1245111 Thu, 08 May 2014 01:17:58 +0000 CocoLion 1245111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kelly, thanks so much for the PM. &nbsp;Your review was super helpful. &nbsp;I actually think the Sanita Vani might work on me. &nbsp;Just to be sure, it is adjustable in both places right? &nbsp;I just ordered some sandals that had buckles around the forefoot and they were purely decorative! &nbsp;What a waste of an excellent potential fit tool. &nbsp;Provided the fit can be adjusted both for narrow and wide feet. </p> <p>ETA -- I don't mind the gearish vibe. &nbsp;And I look forward to your FIT FLOP review. &nbsp;Although I'm nervous that the unadjustable forefoot won't work on me.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals/page/2#post-1244283 Wed, 07 May 2014 05:27:11 +0000 magpie 1244283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry the Vivians didn't work out for you. &nbsp;Definitely a shoe for high-volume feet.</p> <p>(Incidentally, I requested the size exchange from Zappos&nbsp;midafternoon yesterday&nbsp;and had the new pair in my hot little hands around noon TODAY. &nbsp;Granted, Las Vegas isn't *that* far from the Bay Area, but I'm still astounded at how quick the turnaround was.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals/page/2#post-1243915 Tue, 06 May 2014 22:39:38 +0000 Caro in Oz 1243915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 &amp; #2 are both great on you imo:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1243855 Tue, 06 May 2014 21:23:31 +0000 kellygirl 1243855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I updated this with pics and a review in case any one is interested They didn't work for me but they might for you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1243584 Tue, 06 May 2014 16:29:04 +0000 Isabel 1243584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh boy, I love one and two. &nbsp;You cannot go wrong !</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1243579 Tue, 06 May 2014 16:22:14 +0000 kellygirl 1243579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@VernieJane: Thanks for bringing those to my attention. There are several of the Clarks styles that I like and haven't seen before. I will be sure to do a more careful search if none of the ones I chose pan out.<br />@danskogirl:Thanks! I did a quick image search and couldn't find any with the front view of the FF Bon except for a grainy image of a woman wearing the pink ones. I'm still considering the FF--will have to see how my first wave of ordering goes :)</p> <div>@Marmee: So are you going to try the FFs? I actually really like those too but I have my Naots which are kind of Birkenstock like and I wasn't sure about duplicating such a similar style. If none of the others work out, I will give them a try too. Excited to see what black sandals you try!<br />@Susie: Thanks! I'm really surpirsed at all of the FF love. I thought those might not be everyone's cuppa.&nbsp;</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1243577 Tue, 06 May 2014 16:21:37 +0000 Susie 1243577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kelly, I like the Vivian and the Fit Flop. </p> <p>It looks like you've got a range of opinions here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1243565 Tue, 06 May 2014 16:10:31 +0000 Marmee 1243565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kelly, I think I like the fit flops best because they look sort of birkinstockesque, but I like the sanitas almost as well. &nbsp;I'm glad you posted these because I need black sandals, too, but haven't put any time into thinking about it! &nbsp;I'm off to order. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1243548 Tue, 06 May 2014 15:57:53 +0000 danskogirl 1243548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Born Belinda the best because it looks like it could go dressier far easier than the other choices. (But I don't know if it would go with very casual shorts for backyard BBQs and such, if that's what you're looking for.) </p> <p>My second choice is the Fit Flop Bon.&nbsp;That wasn't my original second choice (the Sanita Vana was)&nbsp;but I did a Google image search of all the&nbsp;shoes and I think the Bon has a cleaner-lined look than the Sanita Vana and Vivian.&nbsp;And the&nbsp;top of the&nbsp;Vivian looks like it might hit at a visually awkward spot -- at least it would on my foot/leg. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1243319 Tue, 06 May 2014 09:57:17 +0000 VernieJane 1243319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me the Borns are the nicest looking, but the Fitflops will certainly be the most comfortable--they are almost like an orthopedic shoe. Have you looked at Clarks? They have quite <a href="http://www.spartoo.co.uk/Sandals-Clarks-women-st10148-o21-0-black.php" rel="nofollow">a nice selection in this type of sandal</a>... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1243211 Tue, 06 May 2014 04:21:53 +0000 kellygirl 1243211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Joy &amp; Beth Ann: I will try the FFs if none of the others are just right. I had great luck with my FF’s last summer and am willing to give them another go. Thanks!</p> <p>@harmonica: Thanks! I agree that the Belinda’s are the dressiest. I think those could work if they are really all day comfy. Fingers crossed!</p> <p>@Fun50: I think all are M width. My feet are on the wide side of average so I never even look at anything that comes in Narrow. Hope you can find some narrows!</p> <p>@Zibbets: Thanks! IKWYM about the “comfort” look. I’ve sort of made peace with it now that my feet are more fussy these days.&nbsp;</p> <p>@pil: Thanks! I’m hoping that I overwhelmingly prefer one. I have such a hard time making decisions!</p> <p>@magpie: Thanks! I’m so excited that you like the Vivians. I had already ordered them by the time I read your post. Now I’m even more excited to hear that you like them!</p> <p>@MRL: Thanks. Another vote for the Borns. I hope they are comfy because they sure are cute.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1242958 Tue, 06 May 2014 00:31:22 +0000 magpie 1242958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, so I got the Vivians this morning and tried them on. &nbsp;They're CUTE -- a little less patent-leathery than they looked in the photos, but are super comfortable and squarely in the dressy-casual category.</p> <p>I'm having to exchange them for a smaller size, though. &nbsp;Normally I size up to accomodate the volume of my foot, but the 39s are a bit too long. &nbsp;There was even a fair bit of extra strap at the buckle, something I'm totally unaccustomed to. &nbsp;So they're a great option for high-volume feet, but narrow feet would swim in these. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1242265 Mon, 05 May 2014 11:21:12 +0000 MRL 1242265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Born sandals. The look could be very casual or more dressy . And I might be biased as I love the Born sandals that I own. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1242166 Mon, 05 May 2014 05:06:54 +0000 magpie 1242166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>kellygirl, my Vivians (in red, not black) are supposed to arrive tomorrow. &nbsp;If you want to hold off a day on ordering I can give you my impressions as soon as I try them on.</p> <p>(Not sure what type of feet you have, but mine are on the wide side of average, high volume with a high instep.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1242008 Mon, 05 May 2014 01:36:34 +0000 pil 1242008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no idea why, but my gut reaction is for the Vana and the Fit Flops. Good luck deciding! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1241954 Mon, 05 May 2014 00:29:21 +0000 Zibbets 1241954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Belinda because of the heel. The others all look too "comfy" for my taste. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1241924 Sun, 04 May 2014 23:58:02 +0000 Fun50's 1241924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do any of them come in narrow? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1241799 Sun, 04 May 2014 21:31:24 +0000 harmonica 1241799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the Belindas because of the heel. It would go well with BF, dresses, skirts, shorts and jumpsuit. They may be the dressiest of them, but if your style is pretty casual, that might be what you want? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1241695 Sun, 04 May 2014 19:43:40 +0000 Beth Ann 1241695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Vivian's and the FitFlops best, although I agree that all deserve a test drive!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1241687 Sun, 04 May 2014 19:31:05 +0000 Anonymous 1241687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the simplicity of the Fit Flops and think they would go with everything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1241682 Sun, 04 May 2014 19:20:48 +0000 Glory 1241682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the last 3 the most for your needs. I like the first but find the heel too much for the style you seem to want and at least for me do not think it will provide the same comfort as the others.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1241606 Sun, 04 May 2014 17:57:06 +0000 kellygirl 1241606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Una: Thanks! The jumpsuit foot wear is one of the things I'm trying to sort out. I would like to wear it but don't want to shorten it until I get the foot wear figured out.&nbsp;<br />@Denise: Will do!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1241590 Sun, 04 May 2014 17:46:38 +0000 CocoLion 1241590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My computer is out of commission so my YLF time is sporadic. Would it be too much to ask you to pm me when you receive the shoes (I'm assuming you'll post pictures in a thread.). I'm interested in how these work. I've already tried countless sandals this season and so far the Zara Birk-esque slides are the only pair that have worked. I started ordering in early February too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1241579 Sun, 04 May 2014 17:41:33 +0000 catgirl 1241579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me the Borns are dressiest (though still casual) because of the heel.&nbsp; I personally like the Sanitas best (the straps along the platform are fun!) but I think the Borns would go well with everything especially the jumpsuit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1241557 Sun, 04 May 2014 17:26:13 +0000 kellygirl 1241557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Denise! I was surprised that no one mentioned Sanita in my comfy shoes thread. I just did a search on Zappos for black comfort sandals and those caught my eye. I did a little research and learned that Sanita used to make shoes for Dansko--I have good luck with Dansko (in the past) so thought Sanita might work for me too.&nbsp;</p> <p>I agree that the last three look the most current. I do think the Borns have a little boho vibe but am giving them a try anyway. I like that they have a black sole instead of that plastick-y wood one that Born usually has. I'm going to see if I can try the FF in person.&nbsp;&nbsp;As much as I love Nordies--their shipping takes forever compared to Zappos. The FF might be too widening on my foot anyway--I'm always leery when they don't show a front view. The website only shows side and back.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1241536 Sun, 04 May 2014 16:32:38 +0000 CocoLion 1241536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am surprised that I love the last three sandals! The first pair do not look as modern as the last three. From the thumbnails the fit flops were my first choice. But upon closer inspection the other two Sanitas are nice. I can attest to the 8 hours on your feet comfort of the Sanita brand. Also high quality. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1241525 Sun, 04 May 2014 16:22:29 +0000 kellygirl 1241525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, rachylou. The Belinda remind me of my Miz Mooz so maybe they are a good choice. I just ordered them all to try--except for the FF. I will post when they get here :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1241513 Sun, 04 May 2014 16:13:51 +0000 rachylou 1241513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I kinda lean toward the Belinda because it has a heel, and it's easier to be both dressy and casual with it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/which-black-sandals#post-1241511 Sun, 04 May 2014 16:12:22 +0000 kellygirl 1241511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie! I guess I need to order them all (gulp!) </p>