[Closed] When you need sandals that aren't flop-flips...

Salomon RX Mocs - great things in hot weather

ninfan - Member

Salomon RX Mocs - great things in hot weather

At 34c that can be considered a bit hot to wear because of the extra layer when there is no wind.

When I travel to the far east I wear Keen sandals and even that can sometime be a bit hot but so far I can manage.

I still think Keen is slightly better because of the toe protector.

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They look like they'd do the job, but they're not really "me". 🙂

(Thanks for the suggestion though.)

toe protector.

The most these will have to protect me from are kerbs I reckon.

Google keen shoes, I have a pair and they're dead comfy

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Crocs?

curiousyellow - Member

I want to wear that for a good laugh ... really. 😆

thegreatape - Member

Crocs?

Friends in the far east wear Crocs all the time until I bought them Keen but they still think Keen is a bit too hot to wear for their weather ... 😆

Crocs?

Mr Speaker, I draw the honourable member's attention to my OP, where I clearly state,

that won't make me feel ashamed

😀

There's no reason to be ashamed, unless you care what other people think 8)

I have some Crocs flip flops, so I'm uncool to the power of naff.

What's wrong with Teva's? I notice that Reef only offer a knock-off of Teva sandals as an alternative to f-f's, and if to want something that will offer support and comfort for extended periods, while still keeping your feet cool, then Teva sandals are unbeatable. I've still got a perfectly wearable pair that I bought in LA in 1993, some time before anyone in the UK were aware of them.
And any 'shame' that you might feel while wearing them is entirely inside your head*.
And is nothing like seeing grown men wearing flip-flops while walking around city streets, as I've seen in Bath and Chippenham just lately.
*Unless you habitually wear them with socks, in which case small children should point at you in the street and laugh.

what other people think

Wasn't there another thread about this recently? Anyway, most importantly, it's what [i]I[/i] think that counts so it's a No to Crocs.

Clarks, they have made some mad looking sandals in the past, I've still got a pair from years back. Madder than these ones.

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Not as cool as flip flops but the most practical.
Can ditch the socks obviously.
They are karrimor.
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What's wrong with Teva's?

I don't like them.

Merrel Kahuna? I like mine. In fact I'm on about my fourth pair. Day long, all terrain.

i wear these.

I have Tevas. Everyone else on Chez J have Keen.
They are a bit industrial though.
Nowt wrong with some Birkenstocks though.

I bought Teva Men's Cardenas Fisherman Sandal Cigar for my father. They are good but since OP does not like them I excluded them from my suggestion. Like this.

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I also have a Merrell sandals like this one I bought nearly 8 yrs now still good ... not sure what's called now.

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Or you can also get the ECCO Casual Fisherman Sandal like this one.

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Clarks Mens Jensen Fisherman Sandals looks alright ...

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How old are you chewkw?

These canvas classics by TOMS.

http://www.toms.co.uk/men

Slippers f 't outdoors. 😀

Keen +1. Clearwater CNX for me.

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bigblackshed - Member

How old are you chewkw?

How does age work with sandals?

Put it this way when you have lived in a country with 32c average temperature you know fashion come secondary to anything else. You can either have fashion then suffer the consequences or you wear sandals that is comfortable where no one gives a hoot about how they look because most sandals are in dark brown or black. Most of the locals just wear flip flops even in the jungle. 🙄

Edit: Anyhoo ... I do like brown leather colour if that helps. 😆 Also as a kid my first pair of sandals were brown.

chewkw........those ecco sandals will soon be part of my wardrobe.
cheers...;o)

This may be a completely off the wall suggestion, but

Clog sandals?

http://www.clogs.co.uk/sandals%202.htm

Comments above about hot climates make me curious.

What might a typical Saudi Sheikh wear - down there?

Don't see or notice the feet with the robes.

Oh and I think Birks really - them or Keen/Teva - but something always says no about them action sandals - not even sure why!

Most of rthe shoes mentioned above are for old men, to wear with socks and shorts which pul up just below the nipples. Either wear proper sandals, or don't bother.

ton - Member

chewkw........those ecco sandals will soon be part of my wardrobe.
cheers...;o)

Those ECCO sandals are rather impressive to be honest with good quality design. A bit heavy but mind but so is Keen leather sandals. I briefly tried it on and because of the thickness of the heel it will absorb impact rather well same like Keen. The others have thinner heel so if you are walking the whole day I would go for ECCO. The thinner will make you feel your every steps ... not bouncy.

stoffel - Member

Most of rthe shoes mentioned above are for old men, to wear with socks and shorts which pul up just below the nipples. Either wear proper sandals, or don't bother.

FFS! Don't wear socks!!! You will look like a tool!

What's proper sandals?

bonchance - Member

What might a typical Saudi Sheikh wear - down there?

I have seen them wearing brown/black leather open toe sandals with thin leather sole.

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Either wear proper sandals, or don't bother.

Adidas Nazareth?

Socks and Sandals are a brilliant combination for comfort.

Bollocks to what it looks like.....Bit insecure are we ?

Merrell Waterpro. I bought some for dinghy sailing in warmer climes, but now wear them regular as hot weather shoes. Vented, comfy, and if it matters, they drain and dry very well.

righog - Member

Socks and Sandals are a brilliant combination for comfort.

Bollocks to what it looks like.....Bit insecure are we ?

It's not about looks but more like being too hot in 34c weather ... 😆

It's not about looks but more like being too hot in 34c weather ...

FFS! Don't wear socks!!! You will look like a tool!

Make your mind up chewkw 😀

Socks and Sandals are a brilliant combination for comfort.

Bollocks to what it looks like.....Bit insecure are we ?

😆

Touchy! The pint of sandls is to let your feet breath and be comfortable. Wearing socks with them defeat this purpose. nd looks crap!

righog - Member

It's not about looks but more like being too hot in 34c weather ...

FFS! Don't wear socks!!! You will look like a tool!

Make your mind up chewkw

Ya, both ... looks and being impractical. 😆

I'm rocking some old Timberland sports sandals which have good grippy soles and a toe bumper but not over toe coverage or some leather Clark's sandals. Both over 10yr old. The Clark's are super comfy for walking around, similar to those below. The Timberlands do wet duty.

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On the espadrille / Toms front I like Sanuks, have a pair of Vagabonds.

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They both look dodgy to me 😀

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mark90 - Member

That looks comfortable but I am prone to kicking things so I have moved on to toe protector types now ... 😆

righog - Member

They both look dodgy to me

Only if you don't cut your toe nails ... 😆

Trekmates - I know ... I was shocked too - but their seriously good and I'm generally a footwear snob .

Only if you don't cut your toe nails ...

Oye.. The're freshly trimmed !

Or if you want something similar to Keen but half the price try this ...

Mil-Tec Combat Sandals Black £29.99

[url= http://www.military1st.co.uk/12891002-combat-sandals-black.html ]Mil-Tec Combat Sandals[/url]

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Edit: or from here ... [url= http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/combat-sandal.-product,9374 ]Combat sandals[/url]

Mine is similar to this ... guess I am paying for the brand name ...

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"combat sandals"

As worn by freedom fighters in hot places....

burko73 - Member

"combat sandals"

As worn by freedom fighters in hot places....

Nahhhh ... they wear those without toe protector like this lot ...

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This one looks rather impressive ...

Ya, I like this one but expensive though.

Ecco Terra VG Quito Mens Walking Sandal.

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You will look like this.

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More info here ...

There are some truly abhorrent suggestions on this tread.

I live in my Reef flip-flops over here in Oz (as does everyone else), and the only real alternatives are birkenstocks

WWJW?*

[url=ww.amazon.com/Pali-Brown-Hawaiian-Jesus-Sandal/dp/B00H3UIX3G]Hawaiian Jesus Sandals[/url] of course! 😉

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*(What would Jesus wear)

So what exactly is wrong with birkenstocks?

So what exactly is wrong with birkenstocks?

Absolutely nothing.... and aproximately 300,000 times better than ^that lot^

about what I though, some of that stuff is hideous!

Righog - [i]white[/i] socks! 😆

Some nice gladiator sandals from Asos.
http://www.asos.com/Men/Shoes-Boots-Trainers/Sandals/Cat/pgecategory.aspx?cid=6593&WT.ac=CP%7CMW%7Cshoesbootstrainers%7Chead%7Csandals&CTAref=Cat_Header
Chicks love them:
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There are some truly abhorrent suggestions on this tread.

I live in my Reef flip-flops over here in Oz (as does everyone else), and the only real alternatives are birkenstocks

As the OP, I respectfully concur with the honourable member.

So what exactly is wrong with birkenstocks?

I was merely fact-finding to see if there were any alternatives out there of which I knew nothing. As the thread proves, there appears not to be.

Although those gladiator sandals ^^^ look pretty cool 😆

+1 on the gladiator sandals - awsomesauce

Reef flip flops for me. Never liked the look of birkenstocks, and +several million on the evilness of some of the suggestions above.

Although I am going to buy some espadrilles for this year's hols.

I feel a bit guilty, but this thread makes me giggle with glee. Observing grown men agonising (in a fashion sense) over combat sandals/flip flops/espadrilles etc is better than a poke in the eye.

Surely the only point where sandals become 'cool' is when they're doing the job they are designed to do? But 'fashion' and sandals? [IMG] [/IMG]

Ad agencies must love the North Western male's discomfort with the blooming sandal craze - "Send the message that they neededn't be paralyzed with embarrasment, they can have HOT fashion and COOL feet! Mil-types looking to send a cool-toed yet nonchalant Burt Reynolds-in-Deliverance message to their peers - I've got just the gig..."

Birks all the way.

Has anyone got a link to the chewkw/Clarks thread of yore?

Obviously most of you are tourists to sunny hot weather including those from Oz (see many of them in N.Borneo ... 😆 )

I think I have tried whatever there is for comfortable walking except shoes.

Reef flip flops <- overpriced brand that screams I am a "cool" surfer. Not cool man not cool. We wear some cheaper ones or local obscure brands that cost less than one 3rd the price and as durable.

Birkenstocks <- similar type but I had Bata brand as a kid. Yes, wore them as kid.

I worn flip flops or sandals more or less the entire day until adulthood and would go through them like biscuits in tea. The branded stuff might last slightly longer but to pay 3x the price ... ya, we know you are tourists.

Generally if you are a planning to walk around the whole day, whether as tourists or short sunny hike in another country, it would be foolish to wear flip flops unless your house is nearby.

hhmmm ... tourists ... 😆

Edit: I would prefer the Saudi flip flops over Birkenstocks any day. I can run with the Saudi flip flops but not Birkenstocks.

Obviously most of you are tourists to sunny hot weather including those from Oz (see many of them in N.Borneo ... )

mikewsmith - Member

Obviously most of you are tourists to sunny hot weather including those from Oz (see many of them in N.Borneo ... )

I was at the other end in Kalimantan, site boots and high vis was order of the day then cover up to avoid the mosquitoes. The birks were great for hanging round in the hotel.

Ya, not far from me but that place is being destroyed/deforested by some greedy oxygen abusers I dare not even asked what's going on there.

I hate the mosquitoes there because they are aggressive due to starvation for yummy human blood for a while. Malaria and dengue fever are not widespread yet but are on the rise in Borneo so better cover up.

Yes, birks and flip flops are a must in the hotel as they are meat to wear when you are very relax or shop trip to the shop. Not for walking whole day.

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etnies scout. Loads of colours and can be found cheap.

Got my peepers on some Vivobarefoot Ultra Pure daps; fairly openly spaced honeycomb mesh type trainers. Did look at their sandals but they're kerrrrayyzee.

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Fit Flops are ace. Very comfy cushioned sole. Great for kicking about in.

Rentachimp,surely your soles will sweat like mad with them.
Idea is good though.
Have you ever had sweaty feet in crocs. They are lethal, the slippiest thing known to man. Assume those shoes will be the same.

I recently went back to ....

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...and it was like meeting a pair of old friends. Then they wore in over a couple of weeks whereby the whole foot/sandal relationship was enhanced further.

Desert boots are excellent as well.
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Yikes! Ordered now. Sweating could be a factor but I just cant get on with flip flops. Should be okay as they are watersport trainers. I hope...

watersport trainers

Erm, ewww.

Anyway, the fashion now [i]IS[/i] to wear socks with your sandals. One of the douche bag hipster girls at work said so.