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The Bandal: Good idea or bad idea?
You brunch on the weekends.
You read about Brangelina at the gym.
You make fun of bromances.
So of course, your shoe for spring is the bandal.
Blame it on global warming, the economic recession, or just a love of multi-tasking, but this season a sandal-boot hybrid has been spotted everywhere, from the Givenchy runway to the Coachella desert. Some have open-toes, others have cut-outs, a few even have ankle wraps, but they all fall somewhere between being a boot and being a sandal.
At first, we thought it was a very bad idea. And while weird cuts, unflattering shapes, and cringe-inducing bandal designs still abound, we’ve come to realize that there is a way to make bandals work.
So if you’re looking for a shoe that can take you from early spring through late fall (or brunch to linner) without a quick change, we think we’ve found your match. As for snuggies? Well, you’re on your own with that one.
REBECCA WILLA DAVIS
You read about Brangelina at the gym.
You make fun of bromances.
So of course, your shoe for spring is the bandal.
Blame it on global warming, the economic recession, or just a love of multi-tasking, but this season a sandal-boot hybrid has been spotted everywhere, from the Givenchy runway to the Coachella desert. Some have open-toes, others have cut-outs, a few even have ankle wraps, but they all fall somewhere between being a boot and being a sandal.
At first, we thought it was a very bad idea. And while weird cuts, unflattering shapes, and cringe-inducing bandal designs still abound, we’ve come to realize that there is a way to make bandals work.
So if you’re looking for a shoe that can take you from early spring through late fall (or brunch to linner) without a quick change, we think we’ve found your match. As for snuggies? Well, you’re on your own with that one.
REBECCA WILLA DAVIS
This story was published on May 1, 2009.
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cee
05/01/2009
ha that's hilarious. i actually like most of these, especially the jeffrey campbell ones.
Jazzy
05/01/2009
I think their grear.
dory
05/01/2009
it's something different.... they do look nice tho.
Cait
05/01/2009
I really like the strappy ones, but when they close off everything but the toe and heel, eh, I don't know. At that point, it looks like a bit of an elfin foot coffin.
Mea
05/01/2009
I'm not sure if I like any of these, but Acne makes some similar styled wedges that I would kill for.
Those Aldo lace-ups are similar too, and pretty reasonable since they've been around for a while.
SWIFT
05/01/2009
The white ones look like fashionable/futuristic space shoes. I'd so wear them though... haha and the only one I really dislike is the fourth shoe on the top, it looks like a blue potato sack tied together with a leather strap.. no. <3
Lissa
05/01/2009
These are cute, but please, prices off the wall much?
kat
05/01/2009
hmm most are in the $100 range, which is pretty standard for a nice pair of leather sandal/boots. I'm loving those red ones.
Saffron Isadora
05/01/2009
These are awesome. I think they look nicer flat though. Cant wait to get a pair myself.
Rebecca
05/01/2009
loves it. especially those acne zip ones. i could totally imagine someone like kate moss rocking them at glastonbury...
Taryn
05/01/2009
The only one I like is the Zero + Maria Cornejo
senia
05/01/2009
i dig it
Kate
05/01/2009
I think it's dreadful idea. They are soooo ugly. I like funky shoes but this is just BAD! =/
yonnette
05/01/2009
I'm not really feeling the wendal (the wedge-bandal) pictured above but I love the other styles! I can't wait to rock these to my internship, true coversation pieces :)
cee
05/01/2009
omg wendal, that's brilliant. good job, yonnette!
Jessica
05/01/2009
Ewww. Gross. It's not ancient Greece, and we are not the Spartans.
StephF
05/01/2009
Definetly a bad idea... what's the point??? I think I'll pass on this trend.
Naynay
05/01/2009
I only like the ones that look like gladiator sandals. All the other ones are kind of ugly...
ling
05/01/2009
BAD IDEA
allison
05/01/2009
love theseeeeee
meghan @ theflannelblog.blogspot.com
05/01/2009
I LOVE BANDALS! even though that's a pretty dumb name for them. i already have a pair of open-toed boots and i think i'm ready to take the next step...i've had my eye on the acne and marc ones for awhile...i only hope that enough people think they're ugly that maybe i can get some discounted at the end of the season. bring on the haters :)
Geri Wu
05/02/2009
bandals! haha i never thought of using that name before.. but i love them!
xx, Geri http://lovegeri.blogspot.com
allison
05/02/2009
UGH
lauren m
05/02/2009
eh, personally not my thing. i've seen one or two pairs that are okay..but when i really think about it, i would most likely never wear them. i'm happy with buying regular sandals :)
Susie
05/03/2009
I couldn't make up my mind on whether I should wear boots or bust out my new bandals because my toes felt naked, but it is 80' out. I think we all know what im leaving the house in now ;)
megan
05/04/2009
lovin these, especially the mbmj ones and the third ones. the fourth ones are just bad though
aristhya
05/05/2009
it's so cool and fashionista must like it. because it's a fashion investment everytime and everywhere.
YVETSKI
05/05/2009
you wear these babies with lotsa attitude. rock 'em right.
Kaitlin
05/07/2009
They're wonderful!
CCCCourtney
05/08/2009
verry verrrry verrrrrry bad idea.
Luvly
05/10/2009
80%20 is Hot! I like most of the styles. I seen a pair at American Rag and not even 2 min. passed and they were gone:( maybe it wasn't meant to be.....
caitweb
05/11/2009
these are adorable! Love the red candela ones.
caitweb
05/11/2009
also, think of much use you could get out of these.
you can wear them from summer into fall, and even pair them with cute socks or tights for winter.
killer.
caitweb
05/11/2009
also, think of much use you could get out of these.
you can wear them from summer into fall, and even pair them with cute socks or tights for winter.
killer.
topchinawholesale
08/25/2009
very creative!
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