'I own three' - Next shoppers keep buying £42 heels that are 'great for walking'

Edinburgh Live

2 days ago

Next customers are smitten with a £42 pair of sandals that have become a repeat purchase for many. The Lipsy Elastic Low Wedge Espadrille Sandals have been praised by reviewers for being "very comfortable."
Some shoppers were so taken with the sandals that they've bought several pairs, with one saying: "I have purchased these 3 times as I absolutely love them." Yet, another shopper noted: "There could be slightly more padding under the foot," and others reported some sizing issues.
Available in a standard, wide, or extra wide fit, shoppers can choose from the six different colours. However, not all colours are available in every size. The standard fit sandals offer the most variety, with black, brown, gold, navy, nude, and rose gold options. Meanwhile, the wide fit sandals come in four colours, and the extra wide fit sandals come in two colours.
For those seeking alternatives, ASOS offers the £35 South Beach Espadrille Wedge with Orchid in Gold, while Boden has the £120 Chunky Flatform Sandals. New Look's £29.99 Wide Fit White Faux Leather Stitch Trim Wedge Sandals and Office's £59.99 Marmalade Ankle Tie Espadrille Wedges are also options, reports the Mirror.
Before deciding on Next's sandals, shoppers might want to weigh up the reviews, as opinions vary for the Lipsy Black Standard Fit Elastic Low Wedge Espadrille Sandals. One customer reviewing the standard-fit option said: "Good fit true to size, very comfortable great to walk in.
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"Wore them for my flight to Barbados to join a cruise and had them on over 12 hours so very pleased with them. A second fan wrote: "Some of the most comfortable wedges ever worn!! Love them and now have in three different colours!"
Another put: "I bought the navy lipsy sandals and they are so comfortable to wear, I decided to get the nude ones as they will go with any outfit. Great price too." Unfortunately, not everyone was impressed, with one customer claiming: "Complete rubbish for the money. Sent them back."
A second reviewer added: "I bought these sandals last year in a couple of colours. They go really nice with jeans, and are really comfortable. The quality of this pair doesn't seem as sturdy. I don't think they are going to last as long." Someone else said: "I was a bit disappointed with these. One of the shoes fit better than the other which feels a bit loose."
Elsewhere, reviewing the wide-fit version of the sandals, a buyer said: "Such lovely comfortable sandals with a lightweight wedge heel. Being elasticated at front they don't hurt your feet. Quite expensive but worth it for comfort."
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A shopper agreed: "I have purchased these 3 times as I absolutely love them. Very comfortable and look lovely. Good fit. Excellent delivery service." Another person liked the sandals but thought there was room for improvement, saying: "So pleased to find wide foot sandals with a decent wedge heel."
They added: "My only criticism is that there could be slightly more padding under the foot, however I don't intend doing long treks in them so they'll be fine for what I'll be using them for. Bought two pairs one black one navy, size 5 UK, foot is a little long there's a bit of a gap at the heel."
A different response read: "Perhaps I shouldn't have ordered wide fit, although I usually need these, but the straps were too loose and I had to return these sandals." Elsewhere, a reviewer praised: "I bought a pair last year they were so comfy I brought another pair but in a different colour. Highly recommend especially if you have wide feet."