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Nisolo Go-To Flatform Sandal Review

A pair of Nisolo go-to flatform sandals with black and cream straps.

The weather is warming, so it’s time to break out the sandals. Last August, I added Nisolo’s Go-To Flatform Sandal to my shoe collection.

I was on the hunt for a flat sandal with an ankle strap that’s at least a good 1″ from the ground. (As I have mentioned in many an Everlane sandal review, I don’t like sandals with thin soles that are too close to the filth of the street.) I wanted something sturdy and comfortable, but not too sporty or auntie-looking, if you know what I mean.

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Nisolo’s Go-To Flatform Sandal caught my eye because while its form is sporty, it has a simple and minimalist look. It comes in many neutral colors like almond, bone, and all black. I went for this triple colorway.

Features: It has that 1″ height that I desire, a water-resistant leather upper (from a Leather Working Group-certified tannery), memory foam insoles, and an adjustable back strap. I appreciate the grooves on the outsole, which provide better traction than a smooth sole.

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A pair of nisolo go-to flatform sandals in a triple colorway of brown, black and cream. One shoe is flipped over to show the sole.

Nisolo Go-To Flatform Sandal in Bone/Black – $138. The grooved outsole provides good traction.

Where It’s Made: Handmade in Mexico. Nisolo is a an ethical company (and a certified B-Corp at that) that pays living wages. Read about their sustainability practices here.

Fit: Nisolo’s suggestion is to go up by half a size and I agree. I am a wide-ish 6.5 and went with a 7. It helps that the back strap around the ankle is adjustable via hook and loop closure. (Hook and loop is what it’s called when it’s not name brand Velcro.) The front strap, which is not adjustable, is not too narrow for me. (Which makes me think that if you have narrow feet, these might be too wide in the front?)

Comfort: No break-in time needed! They were comfortable right out of the box. These sandals are nicely lightweight due to the midsole being EVA. The footbed is slightly cushiony, not too squishy-feeling. I was worried that these would be achy on me since they don’t really have arch support and the sole is rigid. (You can’t really bend these.) But I haven’t found the lack of arch support to be a problem. Generally, I find them comfortable and am able to wear them for many hours while on my feet. Though, all things being equal, I’d prefer some arch support. So for me and my foot issues (sesamoiditis) I wouldn’t wear them two days in a row.

A pair of Nisolo Flatform sandals on a black and white shag rug.

Nisolo Go-To Flatform Sandal after months of wear. I have worn these a lot this summer. Signs of wear include some creasing in the footbed, light toe impressions, at wear at the back edges of the sole.

Styling: I find them easy to style. They pretty much go with everything — at least in my neutrals-heavy wardrobe. They look cute with pants and shorts as well as dresses and skirts.

A person with dark hair wearing a beige top and skirt holding a trader joe's bag, and wearing nisolo flatform sandals. They are holding on to a straw-colored hat on their head.

Oak & Fort Top [similar] // Classiques Entier Skirt, old [similar, longer] // Nisolo Tote [review] // Nisolo Sandals // Target Hat

Overall, I recommend them. True to their name, they’ve become a go-to pair that I grab often.


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2 Comments

  1. Your hunch about the front strap being wide on narrow feet is spot on (well, my feet aren’t technically narrow, but for whatever reason my foot tapers in here. Feet are weird!). I wound up going with my usual size after initially sizing up, and that was the right call for me! I have to say, you’re tempting me to get the colorblock version – they’re so cute!

    • welcomeobjects says

      Thanks for confirming info about the fit for narrow feet. I love the colorblock version; I feel like it goes with so much.

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