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Edinburgh Live
2 days ago
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
'I own three' - Next shoppers keep buying £42 heels that are 'great for walking'
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. (Image: Next) "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." (Image: ASOS) 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."
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Wildlife trust's call to protect hoverfly 'heroes'
A wildlife trust has called on gardeners to help protect and save hoverflies. The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) said hoverflies are the second most significant pollinator after bees. They are also food for birds and help break down gardens' organic matter but intensive agriculture, pesticides and climate change have meant their population has declined, BBOWT and the RHS said. In 2022, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature added hoverflies to its Red List of threatened species. "Hoverflies are a tiny but essential part of the natural world," Andy Coulson-Phillips, BBOWT's principal ecologist, said. "They are vital for pollinating both wildflowers and garden plants alike, so we'd love everyone across our three counties to invite them into their gardens or outside space." Stingless hoverflies are often mistaken for wasps, bees or hornets. Common species include Batman, Footballer and Marmalade, named after their distinctive markings and colours. Hoverflies have only one pair of flight wings but bees and wasps have two. They can be easily identified by their behaviour, rather than the way they look, because they hover or zigzag around plants. Vicki Hird, strategic agriculture lead for The Wildlife Trusts, said hoverflies are the "hidden heroes of our gardens and countryside". "Whatever their shape, size or disguise, they are critical for our food security," she added. The RHS's senior wildlife specialist, Helen Bostock, said the gardening charity wants people to "open their garden gates to hoverflies this summer". She said: "Gardeners can help attract them by planting open, easily accessible flowers. "In spring, they'll be drawn to aubretia. In summer, they'll love blackberry flowers, oxeye daisy, marigolds, fennel, cow parsley and poppies. Come autumn, they can be seen on heather, aster and even common ivy." You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. City hopes to become 'pollinator capital' In pictures: High hopes for Cairngorms hoverflies Thousands of rare fly grubs released in Cairngorms Hopes for record breeding season of rare hoverfly Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) Royal Horticultural Society
BBC News
20-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
BBWOT and RHS call for help to save threatened hoverflies
A wildlife trust has called on gardeners to help protect and save Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) said hoverflies are the second most significant pollinator after are also food for birds and help break down gardens' organic matter but intensive agriculture, pesticides and climate change have meant their population has declined, BBOWT and the RHS 2022, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature added hoverflies to its Red List of threatened species. "Hoverflies are a tiny but essential part of the natural world," Andy Coulson-Phillips, BBOWT's principal ecologist, said."They are vital for pollinating both wildflowers and garden plants alike, so we'd love everyone across our three counties to invite them into their gardens or outside space."Stingless hoverflies are often mistaken for wasps, bees or hornets. Common species include Batman, Footballer and Marmalade, named after their distinctive markings and colours. Hoverflies have only one pair of flight wings but bees and wasps have can be easily identified by their behaviour, rather than the way they look, because they hover or zigzag around plants. "We'd like people to open their garden gates to hoverflies this summer. Gardeners can help attract them by planting open, easily accessible flowers," Helen Bostock, the RHS's senior wildlife specialist, said."In spring, they'll be drawn to aubretia. In summer, they'll love blackberry flowers, oxeye daisy, marigolds, fennel, cow parsley and poppies. Come autumn, they can be seen on heather, aster and even common ivy." You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
SC Aquarium employees road trip to Florida for latest turtle release
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Marine biologists with the South Carolina Aquarium traveled to Florida this week to complete the aquarium's latest turtle release. The team hit the road with Croissant, Eggs, Hydrangea, Marmalade, and Snowdrop, five juvenile green sea turtles who were rehabilitated at the aquarium's Sea Turtle Care Center after being admitted for cold stunning. Cold stunning happens when water temperatures drop suddenly, lowering a sea turtle's internal body temperature to critical levels. This causes lethargy and buoyancy issues in the turtle, which, according to aquarium officials, leads to stranding ashore and needing rehab care. 'Each chance we get to send sea turtles back out to the ocean is a proud moment for us,' says Sea Turtle Care Center Manager Melissa Ranly. 'It's a testament to the dedication of every entity that impacted these sea turtles along their respective road trips to release: the rescuers, SCDNR-permitted transporters, staff, volunteers, and Aquarium guests. Without each of them — and their shared commitment to sea turtle conservation — this work wouldn't be possible!' The five turtles were successfully released into the warm waters of Little Talbot Island State Park in Jacksonville on Wednesday morning. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
