Slingbacks - Page 2

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

I have a few sandals that have a sling back, but nothing fancy.

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

@wilma wrote:
What do you all think of slingback shoes?

They have been trending the last year or so. I like the look, especially in warm weather, but I can't wear them. No matter how tightly I adjust the buckle, my heel will slip off the back end of the shoe while walking. Don't want to sprain my ankle or worse. Some slingbacks have elastic instead of a real buckle. I would think that would be a problem after the elastic stretches and becomes looser over time.

I'm going to get rid of the one pair I own. It's a fairly high wedge sandal slingback. Tried them on yesterday, and I didn't feel secure in the shoe. I have tried on a few low heel slingbacks in stores, and my heel slipped in those too. It's a bummer, because I do like the style, and I love buying a new pair of shoes. 😉

Enjoy shoe shopping!

@wilma My head must have been in the sand or my neck of the woods is stuck in a time warp.

Sling backs have been "trending"(whatever that means) since the 20th century across the tri-States area.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

Don't like them. They either hurt the back of my ankle--what is that area called??--or don't stay on. Other types of shoes are more comfortable for me.

BunSnoop · ‎05-22-2010

I'm glad I'm not the only one that has the foot sliding out of slingbacks!! I thought it was just me - thought I purchased the wrong size, had the buckle too tight/too loose, etc. I like the way they look, but don't like falling out of them so I have not worn them for many, many years.

AZfem · ‎04-13-2016

@wilma

Agree with you completely. They always slip off my heels too no matter the adjustment so I never buy them anymore.

LTT1 · ‎03-09-2010

@AZfem @wilma @BunSnoop @kaydee50 @Mz iMac

just recently I found out that the reason I am off-balance lately is supposedly the insole made out of memory foam. I’m losing the muscles in my feet. For about one week I have gone back to wearing easy spirit lace ups!

~Have a Kind Heart, Fierce Mind, Brave Spirit~

LavernLuvsShoes · ‎07-13-2021

@We rescue cats wrote:
Have always loved slingbacks, whether they are in or out. I love the fit and look of them.

Ditto! - I own several pair.

bargainsgirl · ‎01-13-2012

I really like them and for me they work because I need to have a backstrap and one that you can adjust. I have a narrow heel and shoes always slip off my feet.