Are these cute or butt?

[Anonymous]

OP, you might want to check out Madewell's sandal selection: https://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/SHOESANDSANDALS/sandals.jsp

In particular, the Criss-cross Sightseer and the Camille might work for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm 44. If you think they're butt, why? And if you're suggesting an alternative, don't make it heels. I can't wear them. I saw them on someone the other day and they looked good on her feet. She told me they're quite comfy.

TIA!

http://www.zappos.com/dr-scholls-fetching-dubarry-chambray-fabric

They are not cute. Try kork ease Ava sandals. They are a wedge but very comfortable. Also look at brands like camper or geox or gentle souls or ones. My last suggestion is to go to nordstrom and get help from a salesperson.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm 44. If you think they're butt, why? And if you're suggesting an alternative, don't make it heels. I can't wear them. I saw them on someone the other day and they looked good on her feet. She told me they're quite comfy.

TIA!

http://www.zappos.com/dr-scholls-fetching-dubarry-chambray-fabric

They are not cute. Try kork ease Ava sandals. They are a wedge but very comfortable. Also look at brands like camper or geox or gentle souls or ones. My last suggestion is to go to nordstrom and get help from a salesperson.

Ones=>onex

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I get where the "hipster" comparison is coming from. The ones OP posted have a very Normcore/crunchy festival kind of look, depending on the context. But that falls flat when you're over 30.

It's hard to find something sleek and cute that still offers decent support and comfort.

These seem to have more support than the typical sandal.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ugg-australia-aubray-sandal-women/3545095?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Marigold&resultback=5962&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_16_B

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/easy-spirit-e360-karelly-pinked-perforated-leather-back-zip-sandal-women/3646005?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Walnut&resultback=7066&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_18_D

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/juil-santi-leather-sandal/3636689?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Black&resultback=9605&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_25_B

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/naturalizer-harrison-t-strap-sandal/3737025?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=IVORY&resultback=2429&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-2_8_B

Just when I thought it couldn't get worse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm 41 and live in Old Town. I don't have a suburban look. More of a hipster (aging hipster, at this point, alas) look. Which I think these shoes can all be fine for.

But also I don't care that much - I wear what I like, and what I like is somewhat clompy shoes that I can walk for miles and miles and miles in. I wear a lot of clogs. I'm sure you'd hate those, too.

Go to the Shoe Hive, they have a great selection of comfy and stylish shoes! They will help you and you def. need it.

Thanks for the rec. I like Shoe Hive ok for getting dressy shoes, but they're too...Tory Burch for my tastes for everyday shoes, if that makes sense. I'm not an upper middle class mom, don't care to look like one. Upper middle class moms look great, but I'd look stupid dressed up like that for my actual life. I feel pretty comfortable with my own taste, but I appreciate your concern.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I get where the "hipster" comparison is coming from. The ones OP posted have a very Normcore/crunchy festival kind of look, depending on the context. But that falls flat when you're over 30.

It's hard to find something sleek and cute that still offers decent support and comfort.

These seem to have more support than the typical sandal.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ugg-australia-aubray-sandal-women/3545095?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Marigold&resultback=5962&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_16_B

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/easy-spirit-e360-karelly-pinked-perforated-leather-back-zip-sandal-women/3646005?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Walnut&resultback=7066&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_18_D

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/juil-santi-leather-sandal/3636689?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Black&resultback=9605&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_25_B

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/naturalizer-harrison-t-strap-sandal/3737025?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=IVORY&resultback=2429&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-2_8_B

Just when I thought it couldn't get worse.

OP doesn't want heels or wedges, and needs something with some padding, clearly, not just those super-flat Sam Edelmans or Tory Burches everyone wears. So what do you suggest?

[Anonymous]

Your OP shoes look frumpy to me, like something my grandmother might wear.

http://www.zappos.com/p/crocs-a-leigh-mini-wedge-leather-scarlet-scarlet/product/7895301/color/135400

http://www.zappos.com/dansko-janie-bronze-metallic

http://www.zappos.com/crocs-a-leigh-flip-flop-metallic-leather-gold-gold

http://www.zappos.com/dansko-janis-red-crackle

http://www.zappos.com/crocs-a-leigh-flip-flop-flower-espresso-gold

http://www.zappos.com/keen-naples-cascade-shitake

http://www.zappos.com/vionic-with-orthaheel-technology-pamplona-black?zlfid=191&ref=pd_sims_p_ab_1 (Orthoheel are some of the most comfortable sandals I've ever worn)

http://www.zappos.com/mephisto-helen-perf-black-nubuck?zlfid=191&ref=pd_sims_p_ab_1

http://www.zappos.com/vionic-with-orthaheel-technology-aruba-bronze?zlfid=191&ref=pd_sims_p_ab_1

[Anonymous]

I have these and wear them around for walking the dog, etc.

They are insanely comfortable - and while I find them to be utterly hideous (almost ridiculously so, though redeemingly comfortable) I get compliments on them all the time, from both men and women:

http://www.zappos.com/dansko-sophie-sand-dollar-soft-full-grain

I have them in the ugliest possible color, too - that weirdo silver. Got them on 6pm.com for about $60. There are more color options there on Zappos.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your OP shoes look frumpy to me, like something my grandmother might wear.

http://www.zappos.com/p/crocs-a-leigh-mini-wedge-leather-scarlet-scarlet/product/7895301/color/135400

http://www.zappos.com/dansko-janie-bronze-metallic

http://www.zappos.com/crocs-a-leigh-flip-flop-metallic-leather-gold-gold

http://www.zappos.com/dansko-janis-red-crackle

http://www.zappos.com/crocs-a-leigh-flip-flop-flower-espresso-gold

http://www.zappos.com/keen-naples-cascade-shitake

http://www.zappos.com/vionic-with-orthaheel-technology-pamplona-black?zlfid=191&ref=pd_sims_p_ab_1 (Orthoheel are some of the most comfortable sandals I've ever worn)

http://www.zappos.com/mephisto-helen-perf-black-nubuck?zlfid=191&ref=pd_sims_p_ab_1

http://www.zappos.com/vionic-with-orthaheel-technology-aruba-bronze?zlfid=191&ref=pd_sims_p_ab_1

IRONY ALERT!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your OP shoes look frumpy to me, like something my grandmother might wear.

http://www.zappos.com/p/crocs-a-leigh-mini-wedge-leather-scarlet-scarlet/product/7895301/color/135400

http://www.zappos.com/dansko-janie-bronze-metallic

http://www.zappos.com/crocs-a-leigh-flip-flop-metallic-leather-gold-gold

http://www.zappos.com/dansko-janis-red-crackle

http://www.zappos.com/crocs-a-leigh-flip-flop-flower-espresso-gold

http://www.zappos.com/keen-naples-cascade-shitake

http://www.zappos.com/vionic-with-orthaheel-technology-pamplona-black?zlfid=191&ref=pd_sims_p_ab_1 (Orthoheel are some of the most comfortable sandals I've ever worn)

http://www.zappos.com/mephisto-helen-perf-black-nubuck?zlfid=191&ref=pd_sims_p_ab_1

http://www.zappos.com/vionic-with-orthaheel-technology-aruba-bronze?zlfid=191&ref=pd_sims_p_ab_1

IRONY ALERT!!

Huh, they aren't my style really, but I think most of them are younger-looking than the fabric ones OP posted and meet her requirements of being comfortable and having a cork sole.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have these and wear them around for walking the dog, etc.

They are insanely comfortable - and while I find them to be utterly hideous (almost ridiculously so, though redeemingly comfortable) I get compliments on them all the time, from both men and women:

http://www.zappos.com/dansko-sophie-sand-dollar-soft-full-grain

I have them in the ugliest possible color, too - that weirdo silver. Got them on 6pm.com for about $60. There are more color options there on Zappos.

This is too much heel for OP, and too much of the 1970s for the rest of us.

[Anonymous]

This is OP. I am resurrecting this thread to say you all will be relieved to know I did not get the "butt" Dr Scholl's sandals. I got these instead, and I hope they meet with your approval (not really). But thanks for saving me from the Dr Scholls, although I do still think they're kind of hipster.

http://www.zappos.com/crocs-a-leigh-flip-flop-metallic-leather-silver-gold

Thanks to PP for the link. I haven't received them yet, so I hope they're comfy.

[Anonymous]

I am not 80 but I would never let these touch my feet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is OP. I am resurrecting this thread to say you all will be relieved to know I did not get the "butt" Dr Scholl's sandals. I got these instead, and I hope they meet with your approval (not really). But thanks for saving me from the Dr Scholls, although I do still think they're kind of hipster.

http://www.zappos.com/crocs-a-leigh-flip-flop-metallic-leather-silver-gold

Thanks to PP for the link. I haven't received them yet, so I hope they're comfy.

Thank you for posting an update. I will sleep better knowing you aren't parading around town in those hideous sandals.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is OP. I am resurrecting this thread to say you all will be relieved to know I did not get the "butt" Dr Scholl's sandals. I got these instead, and I hope they meet with your approval (not really). But thanks for saving me from the Dr Scholls, although I do still think they're kind of hipster.

http://www.zappos.com/crocs-a-leigh-flip-flop-metallic-leather-silver-gold

Thanks to PP for the link. I haven't received them yet, so I hope they're comfy.

PP who recommended those. Let us know how you like them!