Thanks this thread has grown suddenly. There are some super stylish flat-ish sandals out there. I hit a work deadline and got a wee bit behind. I need to see what I can source locally and then look at online - comfort is top of the list but I think I can combine stylishness too.
I also need to be careful not to fall into my trap of thinking I must have one pair to meet all my needs. Sometimes I think I would be better to buy two at once, then none the following year. I do the same with jeans and boots and while I like to keep my wardrobe tight, it can be a little shortsighted to think like this.