Dress shoes w/a velcro strap that is a no, right?!

[AnnieW625]

I am two months shy of turning 38. I wear a 9.5 or 10 W in most shoes. I am looking for a black sandal I can wear with a variety of summer clothes. I thought these fit the bill until I noticed the velcro on the heel strap. I have been fighting for trendy non "sneaker" set shoes (senior citizen shoes) since I was 12. So would you wear these shoes or not?

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61M78fnffGL._UY395_.jpg

[SnuggleBuggles]

I wouldn't have noticed. Other people probably won't either.

[gatorsmom]

I don't think the Velcro part is noticeable, if that is your concern. I would wear those with a summer dress, skirt or jeans. But I probably wouldn't wear them on an everyday basis. When I wear an every day sandal, the highest I go is a kitten heel although I do wear wedges that are high with shirts and even capris.

I think ink your sandals would stay stylish for several years since the platform is barely noticeable.

[hellokitty]

It's not obvious, I'd do it. My orthaheels have a similar strap and you'd never know unless you tried to change the strap setting.

[Kindra178]

I don't think the velcro is problematic, I just don't prefer those shoes. How about:

http://www.zappos.com/clarks-ranae-monique-black-leather?zlfid=191&ref=pd_sims_p_ab_1

http://www.zappos.com/clarks-ranae-estelle-black-leather?zlfid=191&ref=pd_sims_p_ab_1

[essnce629]

How about:

http://www.zappos.com/clarks-ranae-monique-black-leather?zlfid=191&ref=pd_sims_p_ab_1


Ooo, those are cute!

[goldenpig]

I actually have some black sandals which look very similar and have a Velcro closure as well.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/munro-abby-slingback-bootie-women/3619330?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=BLACK&resultback=334
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They are called Munro Abby and they are SUPER comfy and I can wear them all day, even on call at the hospital when I am on my feet/walking all day.
I bought a 1/2 size up from my normal size shoe because my heel was hanging off the back a bit in my usual size.
I have the black suede and the dye did rub off on my toes the first several times I wore it but I think it seems better now.
It looks like they make it in black leather now too.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/munro-abby-slingback-sandal-women/3876676?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=183

[echoesofspring]

I know what you mean about the velcro but I think those are ok. I have a pair that have a similar closure, I think it solves a problem of not having to mess with a metal buckle closure rubbing against your ankle, being not quite the right fit, being impossible to close, etc. It's much more streamlined than a big strap of velcro over the front.

[BunnyBee]

I have those shoes in patent leather. I don't think they're senior citizen at all. I'd be impressed if I saw Granny rocking heels that high. They're definitely dress shoes because of the heel for me, not summer sundress sandals. I am not a heels girl though normally. :)

[boolady]

If you're looking for casual summer sandals with a heel, consider these. I have both, and find them comfortable. This brand comes in wide and double-wide.

http://m.zappos.com/bella-vita-leona-black

http://m.zappos.com/bella-vita-lake-black

Eta: I realize the second pair are a warm weather bootie more than a sandal, but because of the open toe and perforated leather I will be wearing them in the summer.

[MMMommy]

Honestly, I would never have noticed the velcro on the sandal. If you like it and find them comfortable, go for it! I would be suffering badly after 10 minutes in heels that high!