tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post1360306248414930362..comments2016-06-22T09:05:57.867+01:00Comments on SCHOOL GATE STYLE: Sandals to wear for a bad back...schoolgatestylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11374320337030060565[email protected]Blogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-11474142719329288592014-07-28T21:33:05.000+01:002014-07-28T21:33:05.000+01:00I really like the Esska ones &amp; your Clarks one...I really like the Esska ones &amp; your Clarks ones don&#39;t look bad either! So sorry you&#39;ve been going through this! It must be truly terrible! Hope you&#39;re on the mend?! AxIn Mama's Wardrobehttp://inmamaswardrobe.blogspot.co.uk/[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-69078818812242885162014-07-28T12:50:57.000+01:002014-07-28T12:50:57.000+01:00I have a metatarsal problem with my right foot and...I have a metatarsal problem with my right foot and its virtually impossible to find nice shoes I can walk in. Even Birkenstocks are out. I usually go for Clarks and I&#39;ve been wearing Ornate Jewel for 6 weeks with no problems. They aren&#39;t the height of fashion but being fussy is not an option! I saw a lot of girls wearing Romantic Moon when I was in London at the weekend too.Helen[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-43749397782282362522014-07-26T17:00:09.000+01:002014-07-26T17:00:09.000+01:00Thanks for the tip re Javari - had forgotten about...Thanks for the tip re Javari - had forgotten about them! Off for a look now Axschoolgatestylehttp://www.schoolgatestyle.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-47378674601226205332014-07-26T16:59:30.000+01:002014-07-26T16:59:30.000+01:00Hi Rosemary - thanks for your message. Sorry to he...Hi Rosemary - thanks for your message. Sorry to hear you&#39;ve not been well too. Do you know, I will get some reflexology as I&#39;ve found it great in the past. I didn&#39;t know you were a practitioner - and thank you for the offer..I wish I lived closer now too! I&#39;m very lucky as my friend Kate is wonderful at reflexology and normally I get regular sessions from her but she herself has had some back issues and is now on holidays so I&#39;m eagerly awaiting her return needless to say! So lovely to hear from you - take care yourself, Axschoolgatestylehttp://www.schoolgatestyle.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-47619624738330463892014-07-26T16:57:18.000+01:002014-07-26T16:57:18.000+01:00Thank you Sue - I&#39;m off to google Mephisto&#39...Thank you Sue - I&#39;m off to google Mephisto&#39;s now. Funny enough I wore my Birks briefly yesterday and I definitely feel that lower heel after being in my granny sandals. Going to rest them up until next summer I think...and may donate to my sister ultimately. It&#39;s great to get all the feedback - we all have our reasons for needing a bit of comfort now and again! Hope you&#39;re well Sue, Axschoolgatestylehttp://www.schoolgatestyle.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-64385654162815958622014-07-26T16:54:59.000+01:002014-07-26T16:54:59.000+01:00Thanks for the Fitflops vote - they are definitely...Thanks for the Fitflops vote - they are definitely winning here and I can&#39;t believe I never considered them before. I should have done this post before I went hunting! Thanks so much and I&#39;m off to look at those suggestions now. Axschoolgatestylehttp://www.schoolgatestyle.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-80882460725716758142014-07-26T16:53:53.000+01:002014-07-26T16:53:53.000+01:00Hi Doris - lovely to hear from you. Yes...I&#39;d ...Hi Doris - lovely to hear from you. Yes...I&#39;d say the effort you have to put into holding the shoe on the foot would be an issue with a longer walk. But still, it&#39;s great to get another vote for Fit Flops...I&#39;m off for a further look at their site and to see who stocks them near me as I&#39;d like to try on. Axschoolgatestylehttp://www.schoolgatestyle.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-87520921955066159332014-07-26T16:52:42.000+01:002014-07-26T16:52:42.000+01:00Thank you - I guess we all have times when we need...Thank you - I guess we all have times when we need a comfier shoe/sandal and interesting that you mention the completely flat shoe issue as you&#39;re not the first. I definitely struggle with the likes of Converse but flat sandals don&#39;t seem to bother me as much - or at least, they didn&#39;t up to recently! Thanks for your well wishes - making a concerted effort to rest this weekend and hoping that helps the recovery next week. Axschoolgatestylehttp://www.schoolgatestyle.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-60161108128084911712014-07-26T16:49:30.000+01:002014-07-26T16:49:30.000+01:00Another fit flops vote! I think I need to get a pa...Another fit flops vote! I think I need to get a pair for sure...and equally, I&#39;m not sure about their boots. Fly London could be a good option for boots - I do have one brown pair of theirs that are so bouncy and supportive so I&#39;m sure I will wear them more this winter. I might have to do another post come autumn! Maybe do a try on of the Fit Flop ones? <br>Sorry to hear you&#39;ve had to have surgery - tho I hope it helps relieve all your pain..will have been worth it then. Take it easy with the recovery....hope you&#39;ve got some help on board so you can rest when you need to xschoolgatestylehttp://www.schoolgatestyle.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-60017414418217541562014-07-26T13:43:37.000+01:002014-07-26T13:43:37.000+01:00Hi Avril, I am recovering from microdiscectomy s...Hi Avril, I am recovering from microdiscectomy surgery 15 weeks ago after a year of terrible back and leg problems. Its great you have done an article on shoes and bad backs. I cant seem to wear nice heels anymore but do have to say that I am getting on well with the fit flops. Which are great for the summer months. Im not too sure yet about which boots will be suitable for winter. I hope you start to feel better again soon. SamanthaSamantha[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-46557571923147483662014-07-26T12:56:32.000+01:002014-07-26T12:56:32.000+01:00I think you&#39;ve found some great picks here! I...I think you&#39;ve found some great picks here! I find completely flat shoes uncomfortable - I wear flip flops around the house in summer or on hols, but otherwise my summer staple is a wedge with ankle strap, and my winter staple a pair of boots with a chunky heel.<br><br>Am sure this is useful to lots of people, not just those with bad backs, but those like me who also can&#39;t tolerate completely flat shoes.<br><br>I hope your back is easing up anyway xPorcelinahttp://www.porcelinasworld.blogspot.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-71148993019049783472014-07-26T11:37:03.000+01:002014-07-26T11:37:03.000+01:00Hi Avril - I have a pair of Fitflops which I&#39;v...Hi Avril - I have a pair of Fitflops which I&#39;ve been wearing for three summers now. They are very comfortable but after walking 3 miles along a beach the other day, I have a pain at the side of my foot. They are flipflop style though so perhaps these with ankle straps would be better.Doris McGrearyhttp://inspiredfollyone.blogspot.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-30749464157387035412014-07-26T11:04:10.000+01:002014-07-26T11:04:10.000+01:00Love those onesLove those onessarah[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-12688104804400742142014-07-26T11:01:42.000+01:002014-07-26T11:01:42.000+01:00Fitflop do some lovely sandals, the lulu ones are ...Fitflop do some lovely sandals, the lulu ones are lovely slides, especially in tan, or the flare one&#39;s. There are many that don&#39;t have the toe post. Fitflop have done my back wonders! Good luck xsarah[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-27128599398516964762014-07-26T07:06:19.000+01:002014-07-26T07:06:19.000+01:00Hi Avril, glad to hear you&#39;re moving a bit mor...Hi Avril, glad to hear you&#39;re moving a bit more. This is a great post (not great about you&#39;re back though!) I&#39;ve suffered with a bad back but I found this post useful because I have bunions and finding footwear that is comfortable is a nightmare! I suffer with foot and ankle pain and wear orthotic insoles in my work boots and trainers, but sandals have to have a footbed if I&#39;m going to wear them for any length of time. I have found that Mephisto Helen fugly&#39;s are better than birkies as they have more padding under the foot and they aren&#39;t as flat. I&#39;ve had one pair for 9 years and they&#39;re still going strong (price per wear is pennies!) hope you&#39;re back continues to improve, it&#39;s a slow process. - Sue xSue Haigh[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-70468638365293707842014-07-26T06:59:01.000+01:002014-07-26T06:59:01.000+01:00Hi Avril, so sorry to hear about your back. I&#39;...Hi Avril, so sorry to hear about your back. I&#39;ve not been too good myself this year and have just started &#39;surfacing&#39; again. Try some reflexology sessions. If you lived in England, I&#39;d do them for you for free! Take care. Rosemary xxRosemary[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-45930285516326115232014-07-25T22:59:24.000+01:002014-07-25T22:59:24.000+01:00Oops - It&#39;s the Micro- style sandals I have, n...Oops - It&#39;s the Micro- style sandals I have, not the Beetle Ada - sorry looked at the wrong label. I find the sizing in these quite good (I&#39;m an average size 5). You could looking on Javari (not always a lot of up to date stock, but good prices, free delivery &amp; returns), just to get an idea of fit. (PS. Think Javari might now have merged with its parent company, Amazon).Isa[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-68095567926946796802014-07-25T21:59:19.000+01:002014-07-25T21:59:19.000+01:00You&#39;re welcome Avril, came across them by chan...You&#39;re welcome Avril, came across them by chance but I have small but very wide feet and find buying anything other than boots challenging, however since finding this range it&#39;s my go to for summer they are just so comfy. The ones I have I&#39;ve linked below, the pic does not do them justice they&#39;re much prettier in real life and go with absolutely everything!! Can you tell I like them? Lol x<br>http://m.bhs.co.uk/mt/www.bhs.co.uk/en/bhuk/product/women-1020590/tlc-wide-fit-2841039/ProductDisplay?catalogId=34096&amp;storeId=13077&amp;productId=14841166&amp;langId=-1&amp;categoryId=1791022&amp;parent_categoryId=471112Rachel[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-11878724507636426562014-07-25T20:59:15.000+01:002014-07-25T20:59:15.000+01:00Oh Avril, I can&#39;t imagine going through what y...Oh Avril, I can&#39;t imagine going through what you have. And to top it all off - the shoes! But well done you, there are some gems above - the Esska &amp; Camper ones especially. I love that you haven&#39;t given up and prove that there&#39;s still some good ones out there. I will make sure my friend who has also had a bad back reads this xxNataliehttp://www.glamrosie.blogspot.co.uk[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-45932959702910761322014-07-25T20:46:04.000+01:002014-07-25T20:46:04.000+01:00Thank you Dina - amazed you&#39;ve heard of Esska!...Thank you Dina - amazed you&#39;ve heard of Esska! Didn&#39;t realise they were stocked in Anthropologie. Mind you - I could send you over a pair any time you know you can just ask...not sure if it works out cheaper but if it ever does, let me know! Axschoolgatestylehttp://www.schoolgatestyle.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-20405722580988089462014-07-25T20:44:47.000+01:002014-07-25T20:44:47.000+01:00Thanks Emma - I really wouldn&#39;t have thought o...Thanks Emma - I really wouldn&#39;t have thought of them at all as I figured they were more like gimmicky fitness shoes. Great to get the feedback and also to hear that you&#39;ve become more used to the toe post. Axschoolgatestylehttp://www.schoolgatestyle.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-57898670008075396942014-07-25T20:43:04.000+01:002014-07-25T20:43:04.000+01:00Good on you Lou - glad to hear your pain has eased...Good on you Lou - glad to hear your pain has eased. Hope you&#39;re keeping well and that Felix has been feeding better over the past couple of days. I&#39;m so impressed with all the blogging you&#39;ve managed to do and how great you&#39;re looking and it&#39;s only been 4 weeks!! Axschoolgatestylehttp://www.schoolgatestyle.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-31333317331505514142014-07-25T20:36:29.000+01:002014-07-25T20:36:29.000+01:00Stunning - by far the nicest of the lot and given ...Stunning - by far the nicest of the lot and given all the positive comments for Fitflop, I&#39;d definitely consider in the black - not the orange tho. Interesting to hear about the Clarks Romantic Moon experience too - think I&#39;d have the same issue. Thanks for both comments and for the link Ruth! Ax PS - you&#39;re not allowed to mention the word crocs on here! lol..a step too far I&#39;m afraid!! xschoolgatestylehttp://www.schoolgatestyle.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-41698351409179793562014-07-25T20:34:14.000+01:002014-07-25T20:34:14.000+01:00Thank you Rachel - would never have thought of BHS...Thank you Rachel - would never have thought of BHS I have to say but there are two pairs that are actually quite nice. Great suggestion and thanks also for the well wishes...dying to get back to normal again! Axschoolgatestylehttp://www.schoolgatestyle.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1309613786929270593.post-80802407377512376502014-07-25T20:33:02.000+01:002014-07-25T20:33:02.000+01:00Thank you Isa - I suspected as much as they are ne...Thank you Isa - I suspected as much as they are never that well reduced in the sales. My hubby speaks highly of them too - he has a few pairs of their shoes and they&#39;ve lasted many years. I&#39;d love to try them on rather than ordering online etc so off now to see if there&#39;s a stockist nearby. Thank you for your well wishes also - hoping the same myself. Have a lovely weekend xschoolgatestylehttp://www.schoolgatestyle.com[email protected]