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 & your Clarks one...I really like the Esska ones & your Clarks ones don't look bad either! So sorry you've been going through this! It must be truly terrible! Hope you'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've been wearing Ornate Jewel for 6 weeks with no problems. They aren'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've not been well too. Do you know, I will get some reflexology as I've found it great in the past. I didn't know you were a practitioner - and thank you for the offer..I wish I lived closer now too! I'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'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'm off to google Mephisto'...Thank you Sue - I'm off to google Mephisto'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's great to get all the feedback - we all have our reasons for needing a bit of comfort now and again! Hope you'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't believe I never considered them before. I should have done this post before I went hunting! Thanks so much and I'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'd ...Hi Doris - lovely to hear from you. Yes...I'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's great to get another vote for Fit Flops...I'm off for a further look at their site and to see who stocks them near me as I'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're not the first. I definitely struggle with the likes of Converse but flat sandals don't seem to bother me as much - or at least, they didn'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'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'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'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'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've found some great picks here! I...I think you'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'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'v...Hi Avril - I have a pair of Fitflops which I'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's. There are many that don'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're moving a bit mor...Hi Avril, glad to hear you're moving a bit more. This is a great post (not great about you're back though!) I'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'm going to wear them for any length of time. I have found that Mephisto Helen fugly's are better than birkies as they have more padding under the foot and they aren't as flat. I've had one pair for 9 years and they're still going strong (price per wear is pennies!) hope you're back continues to improve, it'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'...Hi Avril, so sorry to hear about your back. I've not been too good myself this year and have just started 'surfacing' again. Try some reflexology sessions. If you lived in England, I'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's the Micro- style sandals I have, n...Oops - It'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'm an average size 5). You could looking on Javari (not always a lot of up to date stock, but good prices, free delivery & 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're welcome Avril, came across them by chan...You'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's my go to for summer they are just so comfy. The ones I have I've linked below, the pic does not do them justice they'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&storeId=13077&productId=14841166&langId=-1&categoryId=1791022&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't imagine going through what y...Oh Avril, I can'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 & Camper ones especially. I love that you haven't given up and prove that there'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've heard of Esska!...Thank you Dina - amazed you've heard of Esska! Didn'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't have thought o...Thanks Emma - I really wouldn'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'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're keeping well and that Felix has been feeding better over the past couple of days. I'm so impressed with all the blogging you've managed to do and how great you're looking and it'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'd definitely consider in the black - not the orange tho. Interesting to hear about the Clarks Romantic Moon experience too - think I'd have the same issue. Thanks for both comments and for the link Ruth! Ax PS - you're not allowed to mention the word crocs on here! lol..a step too far I'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've lasted many years. I'd love to try them on rather than ordering online etc so off now to see if there'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]