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Those look just like Berkenstocks, but I don't see the Berkenstock logo.
CD
I get more upset than I should would a favorite pair of shoes gives up the ghost and then I find that particular style isn't made any longer.The last such sandals I had were from Aldi and I loved them. They cost £5.99! I still have them but the sole has split
They are from Next. There are many sandals like that on sale in the UK. In fact I ordered some Berkenstocks last week because they are so recommended. I was rather upset to find they are made of plastic but cost me over £35. I should have realised because the leather ones are £120 plus. I've been trying to wear them but they are simply not as comfy as the Next ones. The top strap hurts my feet, plus I don't suppose they will 'wear in' as they are synthetic.
The last such sandals I had were from Aldi and I loved them. They cost £5.99! I still have them but the sole has split... I will take a snap.
I had a wonderful pair of tweed-and-leather two-tone sneakers from Penguin...even the soles were cool, I finally wore them out, and they don't make anything like that any longer. Even though they were visible, it was knowing the soles were funky (the pattern of the tread made the image of a penguin) that I loved the most.
I have been buying the fake leather ones for years, now. Once I break them in, they feel great. Almost all shoes have a break-in period. BTW, I've had the real leather Berkies, and they are pretty stiff when new, too.
CD