I’m too old to ignore my feet and too young to wear ugly shoes!
As soon as I put these cute, shimmery sandals on, my feet were happier.
I needed something to replace no-support cheap flip flops and too-much-support Vionic Tides. I don’t wear a wide shoe, but I also can’t wear shoes that run narrow. I have a high arch that is not as high as it was 20 years ago. I’ve had plantar fasciitis in both feet at different times over the past 15 years due to hip problems that started when I was pregnant. (IYKYK: Hip problems led to knee problems and foot problems on one side then moved to the other side. Piriformis syndrome and planter fasc. were also involved at various times. Thank goodness for physical therapy, exercise and massage!)
The strap higher on the foot holds the shoe with more support than a flip flop. The adjustable buckles at the toe and top straps let me find the ideal fit for my foot.
These have more style and less frumpiness than the Arizona IMO. Loving the shimmer of the taupe color. The toe ring style is similar to some Mephistos I had a long time ago, which run too narrow for me 30 years later.
I rated the arch support as “excellent,” but it is NOT as high as some shoes, like the Vionic Tides (IYKYK). (My Vionics got me through plantar f. years ago but they are just too much now.)
The footbed width might be too much for some, but they are adjustable.
I like that a good portion of the top of my foot is “free” from any straps. I occasionally get some swelling on one foot; my Dansko clogs irritate that part of my foot these days. After just wearing these around the house for a day, the pain I was feeling on top of both feet is significantly less. I can also feel my pelvis and knees adjusting with some muscles activating.
I’m one of those people who prefers to be barefoot and wear sandals. I need a shoe I can easily slip on to take the dog out, drive carpool, run errands, etc.
I haven’t worn a them walking a long period of time yet, but I’m feeling optimistic. These are EXACTLY what I needed to replace flimsy flip flops!
I would wear these with skirts,
pants, leggings, etc. I live in a state that is known for being pretty casual, so they’ll fit in. If I were traveling to bigger cities, these have enough style to work well, too.
I’m in my 50’s and don’t want to look older by wearing ugly grandma shoes.
