Anonymous
Post 04/06/2026 09:19     Subject: Re:It’s that time of year- let’s debate comfortable but not too hideous sandals!
Anonymous wrote:https://taosfootwear.com/products/the-show-10?variant=40716874154149

I have plantar fasciitis and I wear these.


Taos are great. I just wish these didn't have velcro but I get it for people that need to adjust their fit.
Also did they used to have half sizes or am I misremembering?
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2026 09:16     Subject: Re:It’s that time of year- let’s debate comfortable but not too hideous sandals!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don’t think you need a back strap unless there are a lot of hills. You need side to side stability.

For me, Birkenstock Gizeh Flowers works for every situation except a serious hike or formal dinner.
https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/birkenstock-womens-gizeh-flowers-thong-sandals?ID=5071034


These!







What's the verdict on these Birks?


Anonymous
Post 04/06/2026 09:15     Subject: It’s that time of year- let’s debate comfortable but not too hideous sandals!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Are all the PPs 60*? These all look like old lady sandals.


So, of course you added pictures of much better options that fit the OP’s requirements. Oh, wait…!


The issue is that we don’t post pics because there is nothing that meets the OP’s demands of a cute but orthopedic shoe.

The larger issue is why every single forty something on dcum thinks they need an orthopedic shoe to walk around for an hour on “cobblestone” streets. Let’s be honest that these women aren’t spending eight hours on their feet on the back roads of Italy. They’re going to spend a brief stint on the very well maintained streets of Rome and shouldn’t need orthopedic shoes for that.

But cue every poster on this thread who’s going to say no that they really are the 45 year old who has 19 different issues with their feet.


Be helpful or go away. Stop trolling.


Then follow the rules and stop posting the ugly footwear. oP didn’t ask for hideous shoes.


“Not too hideous” and “sporty is ok”.


Yet all we got is hideous.
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2026 09:09     Subject: Re:It’s that time of year- let’s debate comfortable but not too hideous sandals!
Anonymous wrote:https://taosfootwear.com/products/the-show-10?variant=40716874154149

I have plantar fasciitis and I wear these.


Not bad.

I might these this summer:
https://taosfootwear.com/products/perfect-3

Anonymous
Post 04/06/2026 07:52     Subject: It’s that time of year- let’s debate comfortable but not too hideous sandals!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Are all the PPs 60*? These all look like old lady sandals.


So, of course you added pictures of much better options that fit the OP’s requirements. Oh, wait…!


The issue is that we don’t post pics because there is nothing that meets the OP’s demands of a cute but orthopedic shoe.

The larger issue is why every single forty something on dcum thinks they need an orthopedic shoe to walk around for an hour on “cobblestone” streets. Let’s be honest that these women aren’t spending eight hours on their feet on the back roads of Italy. They’re going to spend a brief stint on the very well maintained streets of Rome and shouldn’t need orthopedic shoes for that.

But cue every poster on this thread who’s going to say no that they really are the 45 year old who has 19 different issues with their feet.


Be helpful or go away. Stop trolling.


Then follow the rules and stop posting the ugly footwear. oP didn’t ask for hideous shoes.


“Not too hideous” and “sporty is ok”.
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2026 07:33     Subject: It’s that time of year- let’s debate comfortable but not too hideous sandals!
Vionic and Aetrex have some hood options.
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2026 07:30     Subject: Re:It’s that time of year- let’s debate comfortable but not too hideous sandals!
https://taosfootwear.com/products/the-show-10?variant=40716874154149

I have plantar fasciitis and I wear these.
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2026 07:26     Subject: It’s that time of year- let’s debate comfortable but not too hideous sandals!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Are all the PPs 60*? These all look like old lady sandals.


So, of course you added pictures of much better options that fit the OP’s requirements. Oh, wait…!


The issue is that we don’t post pics because there is nothing that meets the OP’s demands of a cute but orthopedic shoe.

The larger issue is why every single forty something on dcum thinks they need an orthopedic shoe to walk around for an hour on “cobblestone” streets. Let’s be honest that these women aren’t spending eight hours on their feet on the back roads of Italy. They’re going to spend a brief stint on the very well maintained streets of Rome and shouldn’t need orthopedic shoes for that.

But cue every poster on this thread who’s going to say no that they really are the 45 year old who has 19 different issues with their feet.


Everyone benefits from shoes that are supportive. I’m so over wearing shoes that are dainty with heels. Even if you’re not walking for 8 hours, your feet, knees, hips and back will thank you for choosing Birkenstocks or Aerosoles or Keens etc.

Anonymous
Post 04/06/2026 07:24     Subject: It’s that time of year- let’s debate comfortable but not too hideous sandals!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Are all the PPs 60*? These all look like old lady sandals.


So, of course you added pictures of much better options that fit the OP’s requirements. Oh, wait…!


The issue is that we don’t post pics because there is nothing that meets the OP’s demands of a cute but orthopedic shoe.

The larger issue is why every single forty something on dcum thinks they need an orthopedic shoe to walk around for an hour on “cobblestone” streets. Let’s be honest that these women aren’t spending eight hours on their feet on the back roads of Italy. They’re going to spend a brief stint on the very well maintained streets of Rome and shouldn’t need orthopedic shoes for that.

But cue every poster on this thread who’s going to say no that they really are the 45 year old who has 19 different issues with their feet.


Be helpful or go away. Stop trolling.


Then follow the rules and stop posting the ugly footwear. oP didn’t ask for hideous shoes.
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2026 07:21     Subject: It’s that time of year- let’s debate comfortable but not too hideous sandals!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:These are all so awful. It's like people try to find the most hideous footwear for their super special feet with 11 different podiatry issues.


So post something better.



I don't need or wear orthopedic sandals. I just wear whatever I want. Sneakers, flip flops, birks, slides. They all work.


Ok so let’s see the pics.
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2026 07:13     Subject: It’s that time of year- let’s debate comfortable but not too hideous sandals!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Are all the PPs 60*? These all look like old lady sandals.


So, of course you added pictures of much better options that fit the OP’s requirements. Oh, wait…!


The issue is that we don’t post pics because there is nothing that meets the OP’s demands of a cute but orthopedic shoe.

The larger issue is why every single forty something on dcum thinks they need an orthopedic shoe to walk around for an hour on “cobblestone” streets. Let’s be honest that these women aren’t spending eight hours on their feet on the back roads of Italy. They’re going to spend a brief stint on the very well maintained streets of Rome and shouldn’t need orthopedic shoes for that.

But cue every poster on this thread who’s going to say no that they really are the 45 year old who has 19 different issues with their feet.


Be helpful or go away. Stop trolling.
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2026 07:04     Subject: It’s that time of year- let’s debate comfortable but not too hideous sandals!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Are all the PPs 60*? These all look like old lady sandals.


So, of course you added pictures of much better options that fit the OP’s requirements. Oh, wait…!


The issue is that we don’t post pics because there is nothing that meets the OP’s demands of a cute but orthopedic shoe.

The larger issue is why every single forty something on dcum thinks they need an orthopedic shoe to walk around for an hour on “cobblestone” streets. Let’s be honest that these women aren’t spending eight hours on their feet on the back roads of Italy. They’re going to spend a brief stint on the very well maintained streets of Rome and shouldn’t need orthopedic shoes for that.

But cue every poster on this thread who’s going to say no that they really are the 45 year old who has 19 different issues with their feet.


You just to troll shoe threads.


The subject is debate. That’s what people are doing. Ugly sandals are posted so we discuss.
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2026 06:59     Subject: It’s that time of year- let’s debate comfortable but not too hideous sandals!
Oops, here’s the link, I think

https://www.google.com/search?ibp=oshop&q=b.o.c.+Born+Concept+Phebe+Sandal+%7C+Women%27s+%7C+Black+%7C+Size+9+%7C+Sandals+%7C+Slingback&prds=catalogid:10301811453066107032,gpcid:9816197724590974179,headlineOfferDocid:3657223038899225889,isVariantOrFilterChange:true,mid:576462884645442391,mno:5,pvf:EgsIktH5ARCVh9zhAw,pvo:25,pvt:hg,rdsC_17152988377064491735%7CPROD_PC_17152988377064491735,sori:0&pvf=EgsIktH5ARCVh9zhAw&pvorigin=25&hl=en&gl=us&udm=28&shem=pvflt&shndl=37&shmd=H4sIAAAAAAAA_-OaxcQVmKSXr5esp-CUX5Sn4Jyfl5xaUKIQkJGalKoQnJiXkpijUKMQnp-bmqdeDGQ55SQmZwPp4MyqVAVLEAOsBiQVnJOZl54ElJaKzigpKbDS1y8x0ksvLkksyUzWS87P1c_MTUxPLbYvtC1JyrNy9EuxdE8O0s13CdENKQ9yLNFNy8otdMvzTC80MfZN9PZzLws3zDcyKMkP9fOoKEsKza0qdC0v87CipeERd7gTnnJU3OFuYHzKAQCNWDISHQEAAA&shmds=v1_ATWGeePezHS_KZtaQEExRgXEse-qvSZxYCWyg-faZht76D9npg&source=sh/x/prdct/hdr/m1/5&kgs=8721c238c1264816&utm_source=pvflt,sh/x/prdct/hdr/m1/5
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2026 06:56     Subject: It’s that time of year- let’s debate comfortable but not too hideous sandals!
BOC by Born is my go-to brand for sandals. They aren’t all cute, but I can always find something I really like! These are pretty cute…

Look at this product I found on google.com

I also still love my Chacos! They just need to be broken in before a trip.
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2026 00:56     Subject: Re:It’s that time of year- let’s debate comfortable but not too hideous sandals!
Anonymous wrote:I don’t think you need a back strap unless there are a lot of hills. You need side to side stability.

For me, Birkenstock Gizeh Flowers works for every situation except a serious hike or formal dinner.
https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/birkenstock-womens-gizeh-flowers-thong-sandals?ID=5071034


These!