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Sago Sun 17-Aug-25 09:35:25

Cooler weather means my Birkenstock look a-likes have been put away and my new M&S trainers have come out!

It’s lovely wearing a pair of new springy trainers..

What have you got on your feet today?

mabon2 Mon 18-Aug-25 14:49:08

Clarks flat sandals which are over 20 years old but still in good condition and better still most comfortable.

Greciangirl Mon 18-Aug-25 15:07:07

I recently bought some Skechers sandals.
And they are so comfy.
It’s like walking on sponge. Lovely and springy.

Wish I’d purchased them ages ago.

I find trainers a bit clumpy, so avoid them usually.

MaggsMcG Mon 18-Aug-25 15:07:54

Archies Flip flops mostly because they help with my Plantar Fascitus (SPel)

Delila Mon 18-Aug-25 15:18:49

About to go for a walk.

Moggycuddler Mon 18-Aug-25 15:19:57

Comfy sliders all year round in house. Socks as well when it's not too warm, like today.

Thisismyname1953 Mon 18-Aug-25 15:28:30

@kare1949 , Hobbs London do a fabulous purple trench coat in that lovely purple colour .

NotSpaghetti Mon 18-Aug-25 15:32:29

Frenchgalinspain

In the Madrid Capital, it is 30 degrees centigrade and we have both been in our Sportshoes ( Zara / Oysho / Adidas ).

I wear "mules" which are backless mini heels with pointy toes for a dressy look ..

Formal heels .. ( in photo ) ..

Saeda pumps are too high for me at 10cms - even if I could afford them! grin

Fae1 Mon 18-Aug-25 15:38:57

Crocs indoor and outdoor Summer and Winter

Elusivebutterfly Mon 18-Aug-25 15:40:13

I am surprised at all the people who go barefoot, as I find it painful. My feet (and my hands) have lost all fat and are uncomfortably bony. Does no-one else have that problem?

Baggs Mon 18-Aug-25 15:56:31

dogsmother

Baggs your socks are stunning! I had a great aunt who knitted socks but certainly not to that beautiful standard.

Thank you, dogs! This is another pair I knitted. Mad sock knitting is a challenge I set myself to help me deal with grief.

GrauntyHelen Mon 18-Aug-25 16:03:33

Still sandal weather here then itbwill bebtrsiners in September and boots October to April

Lizzie44 Mon 18-Aug-25 16:05:47

A pair pf Reebok trainers bought in a local charity shop three years ago. Still in very good condition and going strong.

Suzysues Mon 18-Aug-25 16:06:51

Aldom

It's a good idea to post the photo too. grin

I love these. I keep looking at Hotter shoes, because Skechers are getting so expensive. Are they any good?

BlueSapphire Mon 18-Aug-25 16:30:49

Barefoot around the house and for yoga this morning.

Katjoy Mon 18-Aug-25 16:30:51

MiniMoon - Are the barefoot shoes living up to the hype at the moment. Think some people call them grounding shoes to help with neuropathy pain in feet. I’ve been thinking of trying them but I have flat feet so would zero drop heel be suitable for me.

TwiceAsNice Mon 18-Aug-25 16:40:46

Bare feet or flip flops inside the house . Open sandals when out walking . There will be no socks or tights or shoes worn until late Oct

singingnutty Mon 18-Aug-25 17:07:44

We have no carpets downstairs and the main living area is tiled, so the floor is quite cold. I don't therefore usually walk round in bare feet, although I would like to. I wear socks or slip-on shoes.
I have had plantar faciitis a few times and it is so painful that I am very careful when buying shoes. I can tell immediately I put a shoe on whether it might cause another outbreak. I also have high arches and quite wide feet, so buying shoes is a nightmare. If I go for a walk I always wear supportive shoes as otherwise the dreaded pf would come back.

Sheba Mon 18-Aug-25 17:16:58

My lovely bling flip flops bought in Asda last year.

WithNobsOnIt Mon 18-Aug-25 17:44:02

Cheap plastic Crocs

Grandmadinosaur Mon 18-Aug-25 17:51:48

Because they are so comfy I wear my Birkenstock Betula toe posts for most of the year around the house. Had several pairs in different colours bought from QVC now down to one black pair. Sadly they no longer make them.

Ziplok Mon 18-Aug-25 17:53:05

I never go barefoot in the house (unless I’ve got my feet up on the settee and it’s very, very warm), or garden, as

a) my feet quickly feel the cold and cramp up
b) I don’t want to stand on something sharp or stub my toes.

So, indoors it’s slippers usually and outdoors it’s footwear suitable for whatever the weather and occasion.

notgoneyet Mon 18-Aug-25 17:59:45

That looks like part of a really elaborate tatt Janiepops; would love to see the rest of it!

MollyNew Mon 18-Aug-25 18:09:39

Cooler weather? It was scorching in the Midlands yesterday and I was wearing my Hotter espadrilles as we met family for lunch. I tend to go barefoot at home in the Summer and have some Skechers flip flops for the garden. I used to just wear cheap, flat flip flops but I prefer a bit of cushioning these days. It's cooler here today but still sandals weather.

Aldom Mon 18-Aug-25 18:52:11

Suzysues my Sketcher sliders were seven years old and desperately needed replacing. I'm more than happy with my Hotter sliders as they have a flexible sole and leather liner.
I have 'difficult' feet and find these new sliders very comfortable from the outset. Having adjustable straps across the top of my foot really helps.
I don't think they were much different in price to Sketchers. I happened to find mine in the sale for £59 reduced from £89. I didn't choose them on price but on comfort. I tried various makes in three shoe shops before finding these. Love them. smile

Fatoldlady Mon 18-Aug-25 18:56:08

Salomon flipflops for me, more supportive and my feet don't slide off the side like the cheap flipflops. I can't stand those sort of sandals where the edges curl up, they catch my toe nails. Salomon walking boots most of the year when I'm out (dogs and rough surfaces!)
NB, only one foot shown as the other has a manky toenail where I dropped a settee on it...