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Comfortable/supportive sandals/shoes

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  • Pollycat
    Pollycat Posts: 35,914 Forumite
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    I have a pair of Ecco flat ankle boots & a pair of shoes and they are really comfortable.

    Also, check out FlyFlot, they do boots, shoes and sandals - someone told me that a lot of nurses wear them.

    My Mum has just bought a pair of Earth Spirit shoes (Davenport style) and she says they are really comfy:
    http://www.wynsors.com/advanced_search_result.html?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&sessionid=56f34e0bbfe4332d45ee966bcb082fea&keyword=earth+spirit
  • I wear Hotter shoes and sandals. I have various health (back and arthritis) and feet problems including wide feet so have to be very careful. They are excellent and wear well. My mother wears them too.

    http://www.hottershoes.com/

    Hope you find something suitable.
  • sueeve
    sueeve Posts: 470 Forumite
    Similar problems and I have a pair of Rieker shoes which are wonderful, although not always easy to find. I need a shoe horn to put on and then they are bliss. Usually found in independent shoe shops and sometimes general outfitters. Padders are another make I look out for.
  • Another vote for Merrells here. I have a couple of pairs which I've worn constantly for about two years now and they're utter bliss. I bought mine on ebay, one pair from a "vintage" reseller in New York and even with the shipping they cost me less than £25 and were brand-new.

    Birkenstock's are very, very comfy but rather expensive but there are other manufacturers who make extremely similar styles. I have some sandals which I bought in the sale at Bertie over ten years ago, fit like an old pair of slippers and they're still going strong
  • onlyroz
    onlyroz Posts: 17,661 Forumite
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    Another vote for Ecco. There sandals and shoes are the most comfortable I've ever worn.
  • A vote for flyflots here - have two pairs and both really comfy.
    :j
    May 2013 new beginnings:j
  • kitkat5566
    kitkat5566 Posts: 1,332 Forumite
    Wow didnt realise there were so many types of supportive shoes! Im amazed :)

    I recommend Fitflops, although I must admit I havent tried any of the others mentioned. I wear both my Fitflops sandals and Mukluk boots to work and wouldnt be without them! The boots are my favourite, and even though they were expensive I would say worth every penny, although I am sure through the summer they will get too hot!
  • Wow, thanks for all the replies, keep them coming please if there are any particular styles that are good.
    Jan Grocery challenge
    Budget £350 - Spent £64.45 to date
  • matty17r
    matty17r Posts: 1,215 Forumite
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    I hate buying shoes but have just bought 3 pairs of Earth spirit which are really comfortable as im going to be doing a lot of walking on my hols. Got them for £31,50 at local mcarthur glen outlet, hth.
  • Pollycat
    Pollycat Posts: 35,914 Forumite
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    Matty17r
    check out the link to Wyndsors in my reply #12.

    My Mum bought a pair of Earth Spirit shoes in Davenport style and paid £38 for them.

    I bought her a pair on line (ordered one day, arrived the next) from Wyndsors, same syle but different colour for £22 plus £2.99 P&P.
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