Recommend a pair of sandals that are comfortable to walk in and not TOO casual?

[emily_in_nc]

Okay, I finally pulled the trigger this morning as I found a fantastic sale on these Clarks Artisan Lucena's. They're $110 at Zappo's, but I got 'em for half that (with free shipping and returns!) at Amazon in my size in black: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WHZ3NA/..._26725410_item

It's possible these are a last-year's stock or some such; otherwise, I can't understand the large price differential, but I'm going with it. I decided to try my usual size (7) in a narrow (AA) width and hope for the best. Since they're super adjustable, as long as they're not way too narrow or way too long, I should be okay. I'm really an "A" width, but very few shoes come in that width -- you normally have a choice between AA and B. Imagine if bra manufacturers tried to do that!

Will keep you posted!

[emily_in_nc]

Just to follow up: I finally got the Clarks Lucena sandals I ordered (amazon free shipping isn't the speediest, but can't beat the price!) today, and they are wonderful. The size I ordered (7N) was right, and the velcro adjustments in two places allow me to customize the fit. They're soft and super comfy right outside the box. I can't believe I got 'em for 1/2 off the Zappo's price.

Thanks to all who contributed to this thread and helped me find a great pair of sandals that look good and that I can walk in!

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Happy feet!

[mariacycle]

They look great! I hope they're comfortable too

[emily_in_nc]

They look great! I hope they're comfortable too

Super comfortable -- that was my #1 requirement (well, after a good fit). I didn't have any other pairs of sandals that were actually comfortable to walk in for any distance at all. I wouldn't hesitate to wear these to walk out to dinner (2 miles round trip or so). That they're cute is a nice bonus!

[GLC1968]

Those are cute! I'm glad you found something you like!

I actually came by to post about these:
http://www.rei.com/product/849163/ja...sandals-womens

I bought them the night before we left for Kauai because I really didn't want to wear my water sandals everywhere. These look slightly dressier (and better on a foot than in a photo!). OMG - they are AWESOME. Super duper comfy and really cute. Oddly enough, even though my foot is really wide open in them (which was nice and cool), they also felt really secure and stable.

I might just have to go buy a pair of the black as well.

[emily_in_nc]

Those are adorable, GLC. How does the width run?

[GLC1968]

You know, they looked narrow when I saw them in the store (so I almost didn't try them on) but because of where the band over the toes falls, I think they'd work for either narrow or wide feet. They are so open-feeling that width doesn't seem to matter much (as long as one's foot fits the sole, of course). The strap around the ankle has a velcro closure, so it can be adjusted. This was key for me when I sunburnt my feet on the open kayak in Hawaii - it allowed me to wear them super loose the next day!