I just bought some Duckfeet boots for these flippers, and I can’t help but love them. I love the colour and the comfort, and there’s so much room for toes.

All of my shoes are either dying or not fitting well, and because adulting and becoming more environmentally conscious, I wanted good quality shoes that will last and can be resoled.

I’m still a bit conscious that they are not shaped like a “regular” shoe and that I’ll stand out, but I’m at the age now where I’m saying more “Who cares, and if they do, why do their opinions matter?”

"Marble"y pattern isn’t as prominent now after I’ve conditioned them, but they’re still pretty and cute… 👉👈

    • StickyDango@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      3 months ago

      Oh, they’re so good. Depends on where you lace them - I like it on the second from the top so it has a little more give when a take steps, but you can also lace them third from the top and they’re also great. Really comfy, but I just find that my feet slip around a little more without the lacing up the ankles. Though in saying that, maybe the leather is just really stiff still. I haven’t worn them all day, just for a few hours when I get home.

      I also love sandals and that’s all I wear in the summer. If I remember, I can come back with a reply in another month or two to let you know how I go after breaking them in. :)

      Edit: Didn’t even answer the question, really. No, I’ve got enough room that the boot doesn’t rub on my ankles! I do wear long socks with them, too. Just did a walk around the lounge to confirm. Perhaps the leather is softening, because they were stiffer last week. Finally.

        • StickyDango@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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          3 months ago

          Yup, I’m hoping the same. Once they break in, I’m hoping to fall absolutely head over heels for them.

          These boots are from Denmark! Found them here in Australia, so yes, the price is higher than likely anywhere else in the world coming from that far away, but so far, worth it. :)

            • StickyDango@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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              3 months ago

              Yup. Pretty spicy. I debated for a year about getting a pair, but my Blundstones have started letting in some water so I had to stop putting off getting any new shoes.

              What I plan on doing is wearing down the soles a bit before getting them resoled with something way more durable and slip resistant than the crepe. I saw somewhere that someone replaced it with Vibram soles! I think they were in the States, and I’m not paying for shipping and USD. Someone local must do it, surely.

        • Vanth@reddthat.comEnglish
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          3 months ago

          Danish. You can get them thru the EU. Also in the US, they have a bit of a niche, cult following here.