Anonymous wrote:The most important thing is that they are broken in and are comfortable for you. I would wear whatever shoes you walked around a lot in last summer, or get similar ones and start breaking them in now.

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Anonymous wrote:Exhibit #942 why DCUM is not the place for fashion advice.

I agree that none of these are "cute" but rather than just throw shade, why not post an example of a cute sandal that would be great to do a lot of walking around in as a tourist?

Sure, you'd look like less of a tourist in these

https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/silent-d-nuance-sandals?category=shop-all-shoes&color=055&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

or these

https://www.freepeople.com/shop/abilene-toe-loop-sandals-2/?dtm_em=42363033&dtmc_drop_id=order_confirmation&s2=8ef159e126eb4dc820a99329f85693bf959382a9bbc32b796e07aed5bc78a850&sfmc_id=42363033&sfsc=0033600001KdrO2AAJ&utm_campaign=FP-US_order_confirmation&utm_content=product-img&utm_id=66205&utm_kxcampaignid=fpus_ppc_orderConfirmation&utm_kxconfid=vxjqlpgwq&utm_medium=email&utm_source=transact&utm_term=fpus_ppc_orderConfirmation&color=001&type=REGULAR&quantity=1&epik=dj0yJnU9RmFuVU1hSVdnNm9Vd0JGbmR0V3lqZXJ1NkphQl9EY2smcD0wJm49dno3ZHlCQUtGb1k1bDdiWVlOR2xXQSZ0PUFBQUFBR2ZISmtv

or these

https://www.palomabarcelo.com/en-us/products/saddie-calidis-black

or these

https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/jeffrey-campbell-toelo-sandals?category=shop-all-shoes&color=020&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

But truly, I would wear trainers. Your feet get disgusting in any city if you wear open toed shoes.

With most of those they wouldn't just be disgusting, they'd be bruised and bloodied.

What's with all the wedge love for cities with uneven rocky streets?

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Anonymous wrote:Exhibit #942 why DCUM is not the place for fashion advice.

OP here. I intentionally didn't post on the Fashion board because I wasn't looking at fashion advice per se. I know I am not stylish and have accepted that. Comfort is still my number one goal. I've tried a number of brands of the "court" style sneakers like Adidas and Puma, Veja, etc. and the stiff upper is not comfortable to me. I like a roomy, stretchy toe box in a closed shoe.

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Anonymous wrote:Exhibit #942 why DCUM is not the place for fashion advice.

I agree that none of these are "cute" but rather than just throw shade, why not post an example of a cute sandal that would be great to do a lot of walking around in as a tourist?

Sure, you'd look like less of a tourist in these

https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/silent-d-nuance-sandals?category=shop-all-shoes&color=055&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

or these

https://www.freepeople.com/shop/abilene-toe-loop-sandals-2/?dtm_em=42363033&dtmc_drop_id=order_confirmation&s2=8ef159e126eb4dc820a99329f85693bf959382a9bbc32b796e07aed5bc78a850&sfmc_id=42363033&sfsc=0033600001KdrO2AAJ&utm_campaign=FP-US_order_confirmation&utm_content=product-img&utm_id=66205&utm_kxcampaignid=fpus_ppc_orderConfirmation&utm_kxconfid=vxjqlpgwq&utm_medium=email&utm_source=transact&utm_term=fpus_ppc_orderConfirmation&color=001&type=REGULAR&quantity=1&epik=dj0yJnU9RmFuVU1hSVdnNm9Vd0JGbmR0V3lqZXJ1NkphQl9EY2smcD0wJm49dno3ZHlCQUtGb1k1bDdiWVlOR2xXQSZ0PUFBQUFBR2ZISmtv

or these

https://www.palomabarcelo.com/en-us/products/saddie-calidis-black

or these

https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/jeffrey-campbell-toelo-sandals?category=shop-all-shoes&color=020&type=STANDARD&quantity=1

But truly, I would wear trainers. Your feet get disgusting in any city if you wear open toed shoes.

Anonymous wrote:Exhibit #942 why DCUM is not the place for fashion advice.

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Just because you're an outsider doesn't mean you have to look like a schlumpy tourist. I live in NYC and walk all over the place.

I've posted 2 Birkenstocks. Here's another brand:
https://www.vionicshoes.com/calera-wedge.html?color=860&partnerid=paid_search_google_pla_pmax&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD3M6lELuG1zkVlCg0W2oEYu0t8NJ&gclid=CjwKCAiA5pq-BhBuEiwAvkzVZbCK1jw7wXo81t-mnrMNKosdaP8Z3gx2Lm1GvEXhg2iy1ZaKrMXkmRoCHhQQAvD_BwE

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Anonymous wrote:Exhibit #942 why DCUM is not the place for fashion advice.

I agree that none of these are "cute" but rather than just throw shade, why not post an example of a cute sandal that would be great to do a lot of walking around in as a tourist?

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Anonymous wrote:to not look like a total outsider in athletic sneakers. I understand that in order to be good walking sandals they won't be as cute as normal sandals but I still think it's preferable to sneakers, no?

I've looked online at a bunch of Sketchers options. Maybe something like this? Looking to spend less than $100 as I don't know how much I will wear them apart from traveling.

Why do you care about looking like an outsider? You ARE an outsider. You are a tourist and will look like one. Why do you care if someone notices? It isn’t like you will blend in any case…

Just because you're an outsider doesn't mean you have to look like a schlumpy tourist. I live in NYC and walk all over the place.

I've posted 2 Birkenstocks. Here's another brand:
https://www.vionicshoes.com/calera-wedge.html?color=860&partnerid=paid_search_google_pla_pmax&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD3M6lELuG1zkVlCg0W2oEYu0t8NJ&gclid=CjwKCAiA5pq-BhBuEiwAvkzVZbCK1jw7wXo81t-mnrMNKosdaP8Z3gx2Lm1GvEXhg2iy1ZaKrMXkmRoCHhQQAvD_BwE

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Anonymous wrote:to not look like a total outsider in athletic sneakers. I understand that in order to be good walking sandals they won't be as cute as normal sandals but I still think it's preferable to sneakers, no?

I've looked online at a bunch of Sketchers options. Maybe something like this? Looking to spend less than $100 as I don't know how much I will wear them apart from traveling.

Why do you care about looking like an outsider? You ARE an outsider. You are a tourist and will look like one. Why do you care if someone notices? It isn’t like you will blend in any case…