- Design<\/a>
- Sizing<\/a>
- Style<\/a><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDesign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Saffron platinum sandals have beautiful golden leather straps on a cork footbed. The sole is 8 mm total height. They offer two widths, normal and narrow. Mine are the normal width and they fit perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barefoot qualities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Wide toe box<\/li>
- Zero drop<\/li>
- Flexibility: It gets better with use!<\/li>
- Stack height: 8 mm.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Compared to other barefoot sandals, the footbed is not as flexible to begin with. I recommend bending it with your hands to increase its flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This might feel as a design flaw as the straps are thin and soft while the sole feels stiff. The first time I wore them, I though the straps were going to rip… but they didn’t. They are not designed for long walks or hikes! I feel these are your pretty sandals you wear on special occasions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sizing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Unshoes provides sizing templates that you must print. They do not provide length nor width measurements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you print the template, make sure the scaling is correct. The tracing has a dot to show where the lace will be between your toes. I feel this is the best way to check how the sandal will fit your foot shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you feel the sandal is too wide for you, you can try printing their slim template (only available for Saffron model) for a better fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have size 8, which is my usual size for sandals because I do not like a lot of extra space in front of my toes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAs I stated before, these are your pretty sandals that you’ll wear for special occasions. They look beautiful with dresses, but they can be dressed down too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I really like how the Saffron sandals look, but they are not the most comfortable minimalist sandal that I own. This is something that gets better with time, though. The more I wear them, the more flexible the sole becomes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Would I recommend them? Definitely! But strictly for occasions when we need to dress up. These are not walking sandals, they are dress-up sandals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Sizing<\/a>