8 COMFORTABLE SUMMER SHOES (What To Look For & AVOID) 2024

Helen (!!!) you can’t do this to me I already bought my summer shoes they on their way 😭😭😭

PS : Still nice video tho thank you !

I LOVE that a lot of Bared’s sandals will have an adjustable back strap in addition to an adjustable front strap. I think it’s why their straps don’t rub - you can place the strap wherever is the most comfortable for you. That and of course the leather is ridiculously soft and high quality.

When it comes to sneakers, I get confused, but I have a nice black pair that seem to work with a lot of outfits.
My choice of footwear is limited because like you, I walk a lot and I have fairly wide feet. My feet are also large and it's hard to find shoes that look good.
I love your fisherman's sandals.

Shoes that are adjustable are the best since I have wide feet, comfort is very important as I get older :)

I want to love Bared footwear but they run narrow and my foot always spills on the side of their open shoes.

Hello! I have on my wishlist the camel ballet flats from Flattered. What do you think about them? Do you know if they are true to size and if they are comfortable? Do you have any other recommendations for camel ballet flats? Thank you!

Is your bared fisherman shoes in black or dark brown? Can’t seem to find dark brown shade 😢

Yes to the New Balance 574. I love them and I love that they are not everywhere

To find the best shoes for YOUR feet you just have to try on any and every pair.
One time I was in Vegas and they have all the high street brands there so l tried on everything. Only one brand fits me like a glove (Fendi), every other shoe was just really uncomfortable.
Same applies to lower price points, regardless how trendy or popular they are. (Birkenstock comes to mind, it was just awful)
So when you find a brand that fits you well, stick with them and ignore the rest. And never buy a new brand without trying it on first.

This is so helpful Helen, thank you so much! I realized I gravitate towards dainty and strappy sandals and this is probably why I get so many blisters.

Fantastic advice. Thank you!

I never realised that apparently I have relatively narrow feet since they don’t look that narrow to me. However when I got fitted for off country ski boots the salesman told me that my feet are narrow which is why most ski boots won’t fit me properly since they are too wide and offer too little support. Luckily I then found my perfect pair of ski boots and usually don’t have problems with regular shoes in general 😊

I saw a cool flip flop-looking pair of sandals the other day I kept thinking about but I KNOW they're going to fall of my feet... This video is my sign I need to move on

Argh, I bought a pair of sandals for this summer. They're very comfortable and I can walk in them for hours, but in the end I don't love the aesthetics. Velcro just isn't too nice. That's really frustrating.

Hi Helen!
Thank you for these very helpful tips and recommendations!
I highly recommend you give the Onitsuka Tigers Mexico 66 a try! They are surprisingly the most confortable sneakers I have ever owned, eventhough they are quite thin. I have rather wide feet and do tons of walking everyday and they are the perfect fit for me. I have had two pairs for a little over a year now and they still look great! They are very supportive and lightweight and also super fun to style! There are tons of colours to choose from. I have a cream and muted blue pair and a burgundy and yellow pair and they are the cutest :) They run on the smaller size though, so you might want to size up half a size (I'm a 37 and I went for a 37.5).
I hope that was helpful! Let me know if you give them a try!

Kind of obsessed with bared now....dangerous!

Aaahh! Thank you so much for this video!! I was just looking for summer sandals last night since my Alohas crossed espadrilles broke after 5 years. I do recommend, but I want to try a new style for my next pair.

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Hi Helen, I’d love to know your thoughts on an Australian brand called Rollie - their loafers are the most comfortable I’ve ever tried

I bought the pelican boots from bared footwear because I was looking for boots that had either Blake stitching or a Goodyear welt. They are the prettiest shoes I own.

when it comes to sandals game, i'm still struggling. I need a pair of beautiful ones yet comfortable and having a little bit of platform at least 2 inches cause i'm only 5'4 -_-

For sandals I also like when the footbed is suede leather, so even when your feet sweat, they don't slip around.
I generally go for real shoe brands, like the brands specifies in making shoes. I have very sensitive and wider feet and I up on my feet all day, so only quality shoes are an Option.

Thanks for this helpful video, I’ll definitely be checking out some of these brands.

Great video. all your tips sounded like my mom's reminders when we went for shoe shopping when I was a teen. but the stubborn in me always liked the nicer (not supportive) ones and now I'm regretting it 😭

You should inform yourself about what footwear is good for health and the feet and about the footwear industry before talking about this matter.

Have you tried Birkenstock? I wonder how comfortable they are

I am so sorry in advance but it's there any chance of you clipping the microphone in your clothes so that both of your hands be free, Sorry again but it makes me tired looking at your hand holding it, Peace everyone

Please dooo a trainers video really loved this video

Hi a Helen, could you explain why you personally sized up in the dark brown espadrilles? I also am a true 37.5, but I have rather narrow feet. I’m afraid if I size up, they will be too wide but if I size down, my toe will hang over the front. Can you explain the shoe a little more? I feel these shoes are just what I’m looking for but I don’t want to get the wrong size. I suppose I could get both and try them but I’d rather not.

I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the jklux leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.

The gold sandal is so pretty!!

your tips makes so much sense! thanks for helping us out

Wear minimalist or barefoot shoes....

It’s a challenge to find shoes that are size 35. 😢

i've never replaced a leather sole with a rubber one before, how smart! how would you go about doing that? do you do it yourself, or do you go to a shoemaker? xx

i love your green bag. where is it from?

Super helpful video as I am shopping for a pair of good loafers. Are the Tod's loafers heavy? Thank you.