March 15, 2014

Ugly Shoes?

Travellers with backpacks for wardrobes have been some of the best dressed people I’ve ever seen. What little they have has to be chosen with care – practical and loved, worn-in with just that touch of flair and imagination. And Birkenstocks make the ideal travelling shoe – invincible, hardwearing – slide them on and off – or leave them on – for dodgy showers and floors. So I can understand their growing popularity: over the years they’ve earnt their fashion stripes the hard way (although Birks with fur aka Celine will never have my heart) But sadly the molded Birk sole never fitted my feet rendering them painful, heavy, clunky and useless – it’s not a look I’ll be signing up to any time soon. But these shoes by Tods? Ignore the price-tag and I’d be there like a shot..

Laters, Kate x

40 comments

March 15, 2014 - 10:08 am Nic Asuncion

Love these sandals, they’re cool!!!
- March 17, 2014 - 12:14 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  The fringing just makes them..you can feel the movement..
March 15, 2014 - 10:40 am holzfeder

Thank you for linking to your Celine sandal post! It was really funny. Especially the sandal you suggested at the end, a revolutionary thing put in the right hands 🙂
- March 17, 2014 - 12:15 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  Hehe..I remember at the time thinking..nooooooo! not sweat and fur!! let along the feel between your toes..yuck! xxx
March 15, 2014 - 11:48 am TheCrazyBagLady

I love love those sandals!!
- March 17, 2014 - 12:15 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  Super elegant!
  - March 17, 2014 - 6:40 pm TheCrazyBagLady
    
    totally! 🙂
March 15, 2014 - 12:01 pm Fashion Mayann

They’re both ethnic and minimal : a true prowess ! xxxxx
- March 17, 2014 - 12:17 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  I think you’d live in them..a very easy wear.. xxx
March 15, 2014 - 2:09 pm NikkiM

I’m a flatly girl! I love these sandals! I’m pretty tall and therefor I don’t wear high heals needless to say I still look at them with longing eyes!
- March 17, 2014 - 12:18 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  I’ll keep my eyes open for a cheaper option..but I’ve yet to see another flat pair with fringes..but who knows! xxx
March 15, 2014 - 3:04 pm laurenkahan

LOVE them too!
- March 15, 2014 - 9:05 pm mrsjamesbarry
  
  Come on summer! Our shoes are waiting for you. Gorgeous shoes. Xx
- March 17, 2014 - 12:19 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  Perfect with skinny jeans! xxx
March 15, 2014 - 9:29 pm Andrea W Designs

Like the sandals.
- March 17, 2014 - 12:19 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  Now you probably know some fabulous artisan who could knock up a pair for you! x
March 15, 2014 - 9:41 pm thechicbrownchick

One of the things about being naturally tall is that I don’t have to wear heels! I am always wearing flats and I believe that these will be next on my shopping list 🙂
- March 17, 2014 - 12:20 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  I think they do them in other colours..but this nude colour definitely has my heart! x
March 15, 2014 - 10:31 pm kirsty warman

I love these beautiful sandals. What kind of price tag Kate? Kx
- March 17, 2014 - 12:20 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  £375 mark…definitely at the gasp end of the scale… xxx
March 15, 2014 - 11:42 pm Ana Sofia

Those sandals are beautiful! The color is so pretty, so versatile.
- March 17, 2014 - 12:21 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  I agree..they’d really go with everything!
March 16, 2014 - 5:21 am Laura Lynn

Very chic!
- March 17, 2014 - 12:21 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  Sigh. In my imaginary wardrobe, they are there… xxx
March 16, 2014 - 5:51 am Scott Mackenzie

Hmm. Not really a Birkenstock Fan. And for some reason I don’t like sandals or shoes that match skin tones very much. But I also either wear either my favorite kicks or go barefoot..So..LOL
- March 17, 2014 - 12:22 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  We dream of going barefoot! xxx
March 16, 2014 - 8:18 am Kristele Ng Man Sun

LOL… your post about the Birks is so funny!!! I had exactly the same reaction!! And the Birkenstocks don’t suit my feet either! Always been wondering how come others find it so comfy when they hurt mine like hell! 🙂 Have a beautiful Sunday!
- March 17, 2014 - 12:22 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  Glad it’s not just me! I really did persevere thinking they just needed wearing in..but no go! x
March 16, 2014 - 10:09 am ghetran

wow! Love!
- March 17, 2014 - 12:23 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  They are a beautiful pair of shoes…tick so many boxes..except the price one! but at least you won’t see everybody else wearing them!! xxx
March 16, 2014 - 6:24 pm indiamjones

Totally agree. These will be on the wish list!
- March 17, 2014 - 12:23 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  If only my birthday was in the summer..around sale time!! xxx
March 17, 2014 - 12:07 am Julia

For pounding the pavement in the summer in NYC I’m always looking for a shoe with a great sole. Sadly I had the same experience with my one and only Birkenstocks. A very expensive mistake. Rather would have spent it on something more stylish like the shoe you have here.
- March 17, 2014 - 12:25 pm Maison Bentley Style
  
  Also google ‘Air and Grace’ – a new shoe company just starting up with has special memory foam soles for comfort..so rare to find stylish AND comfortable! xxx
March 17, 2014 - 4:14 pm silkpathdiary

I really like them too but have you seen the metallic version – even better imho.
- March 18, 2014 - 11:23 am Maison Bentley Style
  
  Oooh – I’ll have to check out.. xxx
March 19, 2014 - 5:26 am Herpassionforfashion

so pretty! Far from ugly!
- March 20, 2014 - 8:08 am Maison Bentley Style
  
  Hehe! xxx
March 19, 2014 - 12:24 pm katdesigner

Hmmm when I saw your post on my phone I got very excited you are just about to show some great outdoorsy boots and then you showed this cute little pair of sandals. Hmmm I am afraid I am not convinced they could bare me as a owner. I would be too harsch to them. 😦
- March 20, 2014 - 8:09 am Maison Bentley Style
  
  I’m rolling with the summer vibe already! I need that sun!! xxx