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another sandal dilemma

23 Wednesday May 2012

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Last year I had a slight sandal dilemma when I bought these Mephisto sandals because my usual size seemed a tiny bit short, but the next size up was way too long. So I went with the usual size and they were fine but, because they were my only sandals last year (and I wear sandals from March – October) they are pretty much worn to a nubbin.

The problem is that all the Mephistos this year are either waaaayy ugly or else the same as last year. In order to have something new and comfy to wear (the shredded insoles on the old ones also shred my feet!) I bought a pair just like these, though they aren’t the best for walking as they don’t have a back strap.

In desperation I started looking online and found a place in the UK that stocks the model shown here, which I think look nice and also look like they’ll be comfortable. It’ll cost me 10€ to have them shipped here, but that’s not my dilemma. What if they don’t fit right? I’ll end up paying shipping charges twice and still have no sandals. Though I’m pretty sure I’ve had this style before, or something similar. Having very hard-to-fit feet is it foolish of me to even consider ordering sandals online?

sandal dilemma

21 Monday Mar 2011

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Well sort of. Last year I almost bought a pair of these very Mephistos but when I tried them on they didn’t seem to fit well and, as I didn’t find any other sandals I liked, I got through the summer totally wearing out these two old pair, which clearly couldn’t be used anymore (the shredded insoles were shredding my poor feet!). And so when the wonderful spring weather hit this weekend I had nothing comfy and cool to wear on my feet. But same story! I really didn’t see any sandals I liked other than this same Mephisto style, which is being repeated this year. So I tried them on and – hey! – they actually fit just fine. But the salesclerk said they looked short and I should try a bigger size. Okay…

I mean, when I got my new shoes a couple of weeks ago I realised that going up a size was the most comfortable thing to do, even though they are a bit long. But with the sandals, having them too long just looks stupid. Except the salesclerk insisted that my toes were too close to the edge in my “usual size”… aaargh. What it comes down to is that I actually need a 39 1/2. Yeah, the 39s are a tad short at the front, but the 40s felt and looked like boats and – more importantly – my heel kind of swam around at the back, and the back strap isn’t adjustable. So after much deliberation I went for the 39s, which is the same Mephisto size I’ve been wearing for over 10 years. Was I wrong?

now defunct 3-year-old red Mephistos and brand new ones

One thing’s for sure. I am going to start using my gel socks again! My heels are in great shape now after a winter of comfy socks and regular moisturising. I reckon that if I do the gel sock thing after a quick pedicure a couple times a week I may end up avoiding painful cracked feet around mid-August. Watch this space…

gel sox!

03 Wednesday Nov 2010

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Look! More gifts from abroad! This time from the marvelous Madam Teuchter, who met up with me when I was in London and we spent a lovely afternoon going for lunch, then walking around Covent Garden and Neal’s Yard before heading out to Kensington for a fabulous treat she had in store for us… getting our feet nibbled on by tiny fish! Well, I’m afraid that in my case those fish had their work cut out for them, and it didn’t help when I broke a glass shelf and sent them all scurrying to the bottom of the tank. They were so stressed that I had to be moved to another tank…

Anyhoo, Teuchter had also mentioned these gel socks to me and suggested I pick some up at Boots before I left (of course I forgot) and then yesterday I found a package in the post which included the socks, some heel balm and that very lovely card. Made my day!

So of course I put on the socks straight away after my post-gym shower, first slathering my heels and balls of my feet with the balm (the skin is totally shredded – those fish never stood a chance) and even wore the socks to bed. It says that after 7 days my feet will be all smooth and soft again … will let you know. That’s the down side of wearing sandals eight months out of the year, but now that I have this secret weapon I should be able to get through sandal season without having my feet turn all hard and crusty – and often cracked and bleeding and painful. Talk about a gift that keeps on giving!

Thanks, Teuchter! f_smooch.gif

happy feet

19 Thursday Aug 2010

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A couple of weeks ago on my rooftop az post I included this photo and at least one person commented on how comfy my lovely red sandals looked. And yeah well, they used to be, but they are actually pretty old now and the insoles are kind of falling to bits. I’ve put off buying my usual new annual pair of Mephistos for two years now since I hadn’t been out and about much these past two summers due to being on chemo. But suddenly my two last pair started falling apart at once. And now I can’t find any Mephistos I like anywhere!

I do have, and have always had, seriously hard-to-fit feet. Probably something to do with them being a normal length but triple EEE in width with a very high instep. Try fitting those babies into a standard B width shoe. Hence, I usually find sandals easier to wear because there are more “open spaces” … and once I discovered Mephistos I never looked back. Yes, they are  a bit more expensive, but they stand constant wearing 8 months out of the year and last a good 2-3 years.

I’d hoped to find something here in Málaga, especially as I’d been given a “mad money” gift awhile back that I said was going to be earmarked for new sandals. But so far no luck. Not really sure what to do now – I mean, take a look at these two guys close up if you dare (the black ones are actually a year older than the red ones). The shredded bits of insole end up shredding my own. Since I know I’ll be wearing sandals until at least the end of October, getting a new pair in August isn’t exactly frivolous. But where the hell can I find at least one decent pair of sandals to see me through? Without having to resort to total hideousness…

Meanwhile, here’s a pic of my last night in Sevilla before I left for Málaga – at my favourite Sevilla rooftop bar with Nog. I mean, just look at those happy feet!

My feet are ALWAYS happiest when barefoot. Always.

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