When it comes to footwear, I think I’ve always been a creature of habit and comfort. At 5’10, I haven’t felt the need to be even taller (I’ve been in the back row of group photos for years). And I don’t like anything about wearing high heels, so at some point I decided to avoid them — and any other uncomfortable shoes — entirely. My wedding shoes were ballet flat jelly shoes with crystals from Stuart Weitzman, and I danced in them for hours. My feet were as happy as my heart.
As a creature of habit, I’ve learned that there is something pretty great about finding a brand and/or style I like and running with it. In general, my shoe rotation includes a variety of TOMS classics that I usually replace after literally wearing them into the ground, and a couple of versions of the Birkenstock Gizeh sandal. These are my staples.
I planned to wear my rubber Birkenstock Gizeh sandals around Disney World last month because they’re lighter than the regular version, and also in case it was rainy on any of the days. But in my Disney trip planning frenzy, I started to look at blogs about the sandals that were most recommended for travels.
That’s when I happened upon blog after blog that sang the praises of Sanuk’s Yoga Sling sandal.
My friend Julia loves hers, and I have often spotted them at Nordstrom Rack in the past. I decided to go to our nearby DSW and try them on in person instead of ordering a pair online.
I slipped on a gray pair, and I was IN LOVE. These sandals were my go-to throughout our Disney trip.
During our break day on the trip, Stella had been wearing regular flip flop sandals and said they were bothering her feet. We were at Disney Springs that afternoon, and lucky for us, they have their own Sanuk store. They had the cutest variety of kids sandals, and Stella picked out her very own pair.
She likes to tell people that her sandals are just like mine, but hers are cooler.
We both wore our Sanuk sandals throughout the rest of the trip. Stella even rocked hers with her Princess Tiana dress at the Magic Kingdom.
I love that the Yoga Sling sandals come in so many vibrant colors. I have my eye on this green pair, but for now I’m enjoying my gray ones.
I also bought my mom her own pair in a pretty natural tan color with a patterned strap for Mother’s Day this past weekend. Between the cottage, concerts, Florida, or even just doing some gardening at home, I think she’ll enjoy them as much as I do.
I still love slipping on my Birks, but these squishy delights are definitely my new favorite.