Review: Sam Edelman Trina Sandals

I've been desperately looking for a pair of comfortable low to medium heeled sandals for quite sometime now.  I don't own a single pair. Nada. Zilch. Those of us with smaller than average size feet (US 4  EU 34  UK 1 or smaller) have little options out there so finding a pair that not only fit but are comfortable and affordable is comparable to looking for a needle in the haystack. Despite putting a list together in a previous post (click here), none could be found in my size.





I think the hubs was getting pretty sick and tired of listening to me moan incessantly about being completely shoe-less this summer. Okay, so that's stretching the truth a liiiiitle far seeing that I own approximately 7 pairs of flats. But flats aren't the same as heels, right? It's like comparing apples with pears.

After reading your comments and reviews, I decided on Sam Edelman Trina low heeled sandals. I was thrilled when I found a pair of Sam Edelman Trina in US size 5 but filled with trepidation as it IS a size bigger. Most stores, if not all, stock size (US) 6 and upwards here in the UK. I had to order a pair of Trinas from the US. The next step was to locate a store that ship will internationally. Enter Nordstrom.  I've bought from Nordies before when I was in the US. Ordering online from them even from the UK was a breeze. The shipping cost was reasonable. Despite having to fork out a little for duty, the total worked out to be less than the retail price here.



The Trinas are sturdy and pretty well made considering the price. I wore them out on a particularly busy day where I had errands as well as having to shepherd kids from one place to the next on foot. I live in a town where driving is a nightmare so everyone walks everywhere. The stacked heel is perfect on cobbled lanes. The cushioned insole makes a difference if you intend to do quite a bit of walking. I like the wide straps because they don't dig into the skin unlike narrow ones that truly hurt after a while. I love the fact that there's a piece of leather under the buckle for the very same reason. I have bunions and flat feet so it can be a pain finding something to accommodate these flaws.




I could do with half a size down but Sam Edelman doesn't do half sizes. Thankfully, the strap is of medium width so that stops my feet from slipping forward and the buckle holds them firm. Most importantly, I don't have to break them in before wearing the Trinas out. They're available in nude, whiskey and black. For those who live in the US, it's actually cheaper in Zappos. I like them so much that I'm thinking of ordering another pair in black later in the year. The Trina sandals are also available here in the UK.