When my favorite pair of battered black leather summer sandals finally bit the dust- I was heartbroken. Those babies accompanied me on every vacation and weekend getaway for almost three years. I am someone who tends to get caught up in a lot of foofy shoe details, but those sandals were like the quintessential little black dress- just for my feet. No flowers, no rhinestones, no flashy colors: a fantastic basic that I wore at least twice a week.

I looked all over the place trying to replace them.  You'd think that a basic sleek black "slide" sandal would be easy to find. Something that is comfortable, and basic, and sensible, and well-made, and goes with everything....actually, that's a pretty tall order, even if you're not being "picky". I've tried on a lot of contenders, and finally took to Amazon to find the "one sandal to rule them all".

Amazingly, this is it. Nice, comfortable, with a good platform. They are very stable. If your foot is on the wider side- there is zero give in the band, and these (alas) are faux leather,not known for its flexibility. So they may not be right for you. But for me, that is what keeps my "average" feet solidly where they should be, with no flip-flopping sound when I walk. The silver detail is understated, and not too "blingy". I also like the fact that the faux leather only covers the upper part of the back of the wedge- something that isn't obvious in the photo, unless you're looking for it. The bottom inch of the platform is solid plastic/rubber/what-have-you all the way around the shoe, which means it's not going to look scuffed up or get gouged or scratched as noticeably- and it's a thoughtful design element as well, adding some texture variation to a very basic design.

I am actually wearing them as I type this. The search is officially over- Hooray!