My adorable and ever-fashionable colleague Lori has been obsessing over these old school Dr. Scholls sandals for a few weeks now, and she's given me the bug! During my middle school days in the late 90s, these experienced quite a resurgence (along with many other 70s staples), but I never had a pair. I think now's the time to snap one up, before fall's here and my poor toes won't see the light of day for months!
It's pretty hilarious that the original ads positioned these 'exercise sandals' in much the same way as FitFlops or ShapeUps are positioned now - and unfortunate that modern versions are nowhere near as cute!
What do you think - would you wear these sandals again? Are they vintage classics or should they stay in the past? Personally, I'm not sure I can stop at just one pair; classic red and navy are my other faves.
UPDATE: The lovely folks at Dr. Scholl's let me know they're offering 20% off all sandals on their website through Friday - just use code SANDALS!
I wore these in the 70's ...80's...90's...and i am STILL wearing these...I have many pairs, i would buy them when ever I saw them!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
Posted by: Michelle | August 3, 2011 at 08:06 AM
yes in a heart beat~ better than flip-flops~ made in America?
Posted by: Robin Jones | August 3, 2011 at 08:12 AM
My mom used to wear these all the time. In fact, she fell off of a pair when she was very pregnant with my brother!
Posted by: Lauren V. | August 3, 2011 at 11:19 AM
I have been wearing them for 30 years. The only way to keep my back from going out.
A few years ago I could only find them on EBay. I have 4 pair that I rotate. I'm due for new ones but am jobless so the clunking wood will have to do.
My only regret is that the material they use on the bottom doen't last as long as the material they used to use.
Posted by: A. L. Fikar | August 3, 2011 at 01:38 PM
Such a great classic! Thank you for your great posts and for all the work that surely goes into them. With best.
Posted by: Kav | August 22, 2011 at 09:09 AM
I had an assortment of Dr.Scholls, and I loved them then, but I'm not sure I'd wear them everyday today! I am tickled that you found this ad and posted! Thanks for the memories!
Posted by: Shelly Gregory | October 7, 2011 at 05:47 AM