K/R: Casual black sandals for MOTG

I am trying to upgrade my casual black Dansko sandals (#4). What do you think of options #1-3--keep or return on the first three? The first Cole Haan one has a wedge heel and the second two are flat. I could keep one of the three, or one wedge and one flat if you like two. Or if you prefer my current sandals I could return them all (the Danskos are essentially flat). I also have a dressy wedge (#5) but it's too high for MOTG.

1. Cole Haan Air Tali wedge
2. Naturalizer Jailene flat (I already have this exact style in nude, so is that too redundant to have it in black too?)
3. Bare Trap (from DSW)--I'm not as crazy about the grey liner showing so I think this one is going back
4. Old Dansko sandals--already own
5. Seychelle Good Ole Days dressy wedge--already own

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13 years ago

Meredith1953

Veteran

I like 1-3 but I find #2 to be the most versatile as they also look somewhat "dressy"

Anonymous

The Air Talis, hands down. I'd return #2 and #3.

The Danskos are too thick looking and almost gear like. I'd retire them. Love your Seychelles, by the way.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

What Anne said

Transcona Shannon

Love the first ones Natalie - they look comfortable but still stylish, and like they fit very well.

biscuitsmom

I agree!

christieanne

If you are good wearing a little heel with your denim then #1. It is simple yet daintier than the Danskos.

rae

I like 1 and 2, but 3 looks too masculine for you.

ManidipaM

I like the simplicity, and hence versatility, of the first pair best. The second is a bit too dressy for some outfits, I suspect---might end up looking a bit twee with dress and leggings on the playground, say. The third simply isn't a patch on the first!

velvetychocolate

I like #1 the best. As others have said, they can be dressed up or down.

modgrl

I'm with Annie and Angie.

Your Dansko's have got to go, except maybe if you garden and need a pair of muck sandals?? Sorry I ditched all of mine too. It is time to part ways with the old and start moving forward with the new.

goldenpig

Thanks everyone for the advice! I agree the Danskos aren't so fab looking anymore so that's why I've been looking for an upgrade. I think I will keep the Cole Haans, and see if I can get away with just that pair for MOTG since the wedge is lower. If I really need a flat sandal I may revisit the Naturalizer, but since I already have them in nude I'd love to try a different style. I used to do that all the time with my shoes and duplicate in brown and black (I have the Dansko sandals in 3 different colors!) but now I like to have some variety! So for now, I'll keep #1 and #5 in my sandal collection--one black casual, one black dressy! Then I also have my nude wedge sandals and nude flat sandals. Thanks for helping me streamline--so helpful!

Diana

Absolutely #1. The best by far.

RandomThoughts (Andrea)

My faves are 1 and the wedges you already own. 5 is awesome in my book and I'm totally digging 1 - they look like they are a little lower so may be easier to run about in?

I don't really care for 3 (or 4). Of the flat sandals, I like 2 best. But I will admit that I have a strong preference for heeled sandals, especially wedges and honestly say keep 1 (and 5 of course) and return/retire the rest.

Jonesy

I really like the first pair. One question: Are they long enough? It looks like you are scrunching up your toes, especially on your right foot.

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