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04-11-15, 04:59 PM | |
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Question for flip-flop (Vionic, Fitflop, etc) wearers
I am interested in trying a pair of really nice flip-flops because of some foot issues... but I haven't had a pair since I was a kid, and I've always kind of assumed (based on nothing?) that the strap between the toes would be uncomfortable. Has anyone had that experience initially and then gotten used to them? Is there a "beginner friendly" flipflop out there? LOL
I have an absolutely terrible time finding and breaking in sandals. I have wide feet, and tailor bunions (pinkie-toe bunions), and every strap seems to press *right there.* Even shoes that are supposedly wide, the strap is still painful (the edge cuts against the exact wrong place, etc). Well, looking at the overlays on my marvelous new Brooks Ghost running shoes, which swoop well past the toe bones down to the arch, the lightbulb went off: that is exactly what I need the straps on my sandals to do, too. And, duh: Flip-flops! Any suggestions, advice, or tips for a total flipflop newbie? (And is there a hyphen or not??? ) Thanks!!
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04-12-15, 05:00 PM | |
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Holy cow, who knew Nordstrom had so many shoes?! Anyway. I have returned victorious-but-surprised, with a pair of Olukais! I tried on the Fitflops, which felt pretty good but looked appalling on my unpedicured Hobbit feet (I'm just not a blingy person), and some Danskos that were beautiful but the toe-strap was uncomfortable. When I said, "Do they make training wheels for flipflop newbies?" she brought out the Olukais, which are sportier than I was really looking for, not as rigid-soled as the Danskos... but which have a really soft ribbon toe-bar and just felt the most comfortable, natural, and secure overall. They'll fit my everyday-work-at-home life well enough.
...It also didn't hurt that they were half the price. Size-wise, Linda, I had the same experience--I tried on 8s and 9s and equivalents (Dansko has Euro sizing), and on some shoes the arches felt good but the straps were too loose, or my foot fit in well in the contours of the shoe, but the overall shoe was too short/long/narrow. The Olukai 8s felt the best. The 9s seemed sloppy and insecure (how I feel in my Merrels). So. I think I am off to a good flipflop start... and if these work out, I may be back for the Danskos. Um, after a pedicure.
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