I have noticed of late that the current fashion is for white sneakers/lace up walking shoes/whatever you call them, and while I applaud that on one hand....comfort, etc....in Oz's hot summers all I can think of is "sweaty feet, erk!"

Following a twice-fractured foot (a Jones fracture, yes, it is a thing) I need to be careful what my feet are clad in. None of those mesh fabric type sneakers/runners for me, no; my shoes need to be proper supportive leather. I can wear sandals in summer (thank goodness for that) so long as they are not high or flimsy.

So I look at pretty sparkly strappy sandals, and sigh......