{"id":218,"date":"2024-04-03T19:08:29","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T19:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dfy1.kezlie.com\/?p=218"},"modified":"2024-04-03T19:08:29","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T19:08:29","slug":"these-washable-yes-washable-platform-sandals-will-be-the-only-shoes-you-need-this-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dfy1.kezlie.com\/?p=218","title":{"rendered":"These Washable (Yes, *Washable*) Platform Sandals Will Be the Only Shoes You Need This Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Give your wallet and Mother Earth a much-needed break. <\/p>\n<p>I love summer, but boy, does it wreak havoc on my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sandals-with-arch-support\/\">sandals<\/a>. Come Memorial Day, I&#8217;ll break out one or two new pairs of platforms or strappy flats, and by September, they will be completely <em>destroyed. <\/em>Grant it, I&#8217;ll wear the crap out of them, and between sweat, sand, the water (I&#8217;m a Cancer, after all), and the heat, and my brand new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sneaker-eraser\/\">sandals are always left looking tired<\/a> and worn out by Labor Day.<\/p>\n<p>The thing is, I&#8217;d rather not have to invest in a whole new pair of flip-flops every time the warm weather rolls back around. Sure, it&#8217;s an excuse to buy a new pair of shoes, but my wallet is getting tired of restocking my summer footwear collection and honestly, it&#8217;s wasteful. This is why I was <em>so\u00a0<\/em>excited to get my hands (er, feet?) into a new pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/rothys.com\/products\/platform-sandal-pepper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rothy&#8217;s Lightweight Wedge Sandals<\/a> ($179) which are completely machine washable, saving me from having to head to DSW every time they need some TLC. Yes, you read that right\u2014these sandals are <em>machine washable,<\/em> giving\u00a0me, my wallet, and Mother Earth a much-needed break.<em>\u00a0<\/em>Find my honest review below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020\">\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable\">\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\">\n                <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-type=\"affiliateLink\" data-product-name=\"Rothy%27s%2C+The+Lightweight+Wedge+Sandal+\" data-product-price-value=\"179\" data-vars-info=\"Rothy%27s%2C+The+Lightweight+Wedge+Sandal+\" href='https:\/\/shop-links.co\/1838345299572021293?u1=STMSSY-1172517' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Rothys-Wedge-Sandal-.jpg?w=1460\" class=\"block w-full no-pin\" alt=\"\"><br \/>\n                <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/shop-links.co\/1838345299572021293?u1=STMSSY-1172517\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-type=\"affiliateLink\" data-product-name=\"Rothy%27s%2C+The+Lightweight+Wedge+Sandal+\" data-product-price-value=\"179\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Rothy%27s%2C+The+Lightweight+Wedge+Sandal+\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-h3 mt-0 mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__subtitle\">Rothy&#8217;s, The Lightweight Wedge Sandal  \u2014 $179.00<\/div>\n<p>                          <\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p><strong>Available sizes:<\/strong> 5-13, in half sizes<\/p>\n<p><strong>Colors<\/strong>: 3<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-pros\">\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-pros-title\">\n<p><strong>Pros:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Stretchy\u2014can accommodate a wide range of foot widths\n<\/li>\n<li>Soft, molded footbed\n<\/li>\n<li>Lightweight\n<\/li>\n<li>Machine washable\n<\/li>\n<li>Made with recycled materials sourced from plastic water bottles\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-cons\">\n<div class=\"inline-shopable-cons-title\">\n<p><strong>Cons:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Pricey\n<\/li>\n<li>Not a ton of ankle support\u2014straps can&#8217;t be adjusted\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>          <!-- CTA --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable__button\">\n<p>  <a data-vars-event=\"product cta\" data-vars-info=\"Rothy%27s%2C+The+Lightweight+Wedge+Sandal+\" data-type=\"affiliateLink\" data-product-name=\"Rothy%27s%2C+The+Lightweight+Wedge+Sandal+\" data-product-price-value=\"179\" href='https:\/\/shop-links.co\/1838345299572021293?u1=STMSSY-1172517' target='_blank' data-written=\"true\" class=\"no-underline text-link base-button base-button--primary text-white mt-[15px] enabled   \" style=\"background-color:black;border-color:black\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n            Shop Now      <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>        <!-- Image -->\n              <\/div>\n<div class=\"border-b border-black mt-[40px] mb-[40px]\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"about-rothy-s\" class=\"bookmark\"><\/div>\n<h2>About Rothy&#8217;s<\/h2>\n<p>But first, a bit about the brand. <a href=\"https:\/\/rothys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rothy&#8217;s<\/a> is best known for its trendy footwear and accessories, all of which are crafted using circular manufacturing practices. In layman&#8217;s terms, its products are made from recycled materials; most notable is its signature thread, which is spun from recycled plastic water bottles, keeping marine plastics out of waterways. Whether you&#8217;re slipping into one of its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/rothys-the-ballet-flat\/\">classic flats,<\/a> chic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-mary-janes\/\">Mary Janes,<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/rothys-lace-up-sneaker-review\/\">trendy sneakers<\/a>, each pair offers unparalleled comfort and versatility. Plus, most of their designs are machine washable (like my new sandals!), making them a staple in any conscious consumer&#8217;s wardrobe that&#8217;s extremely easy to care for.<\/p>\n<div id=\"my-review\" class=\"bookmark\"><\/div>\n<h2>The Rothy&#8217;s Lightweight Wedge Sandals: My review<\/h2>\n<h3>What I love<\/h3>\n<p>Unboxing the Rothy&#8217;s Lightweight Wedge Sandals I confirmed they are, indeed, lightweight. Like,\u00a0<em>way\u00a0<\/em>lighter than they lead on; the 90s-esque platform wedge looks like it would be heavy, but it&#8217;s featherlight thanks to the stacked EVA foam midsole. Already, I was impressed.<\/p>\n<p>But it wasn&#8217;t until I clomped around in them that I fell deeply in love. On my feet, they&#8217;re just as airy as they feel in hand; walking is less of a clomp and more of a breezy float. They&#8217;re an absolute dream to wear\u2014the cushioned insole provides unparalleled comfort, while the platform design adds a trendy touch to any outfit. I appreciate the stretch of the knit straps around the ankle and toe, too. While it&#8217;s not super stretchy (Rothy&#8217;s shoes are designed to hold their shape over time) both have a bit of give, which is nice in avoiding digging and rubbing. I have narrower ankles but can see how the give in the upper would definitely be a pro for anyone with wider feet or ankles\u2014there&#8217;s tons of room to play with.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1172531\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1172531\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1172531 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/FK-Rothys-Sandals-.jpg?w=750\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1172531\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo: Author<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Even better, they can be worn with anything. Literally anything! A flowy sundress for a day at the beach! Jeans and a T-shirt for a more casual look! Shorts! An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-exercise-dresses\/\">exercise dress<\/a>! You name it, and they effortlessly elevate any look. The minimalist design and neutral hues (they&#8217;re available in three colors: black, white, and brown) make them incredibly versatile, seamlessly blending into my wardrobe and becoming a staple for any occasion. Plus, the added height from the platform gives me a confidence boost without sacrificing comfort\u2014a win-win in my book.<\/p>\n<p>But let&#8217;s not forget why we&#8217;re testing these sandals in the first place\u2014the practicality factor. I&#8217;m looking for a sandal that can withstand the summer-induced wear-and-tear bound to come in a couple of weeks, remember? To my delight, they are as machine washable as they&#8217;re advertised as. Gone are the days of worrying about dirt and stains ruining my favorite footwear; a quick cycle in the washing machine and they come out looking brand new. I can almost hear my wallet rejoicing&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>What I don&#8217;t love<\/h3>\n<p>Now, they&#8217;re not perfect. I&#8217;m typically a size 8.5 and found that I needed to send the original pair I ordered back for the half size down. If you&#8217;re someone who&#8217;s on the cusp, I would recommend sizing down. Same goes for if you have narrow feet. My feet and ankles are super narrow, plus I overpronate. While the stretch of the knit ankle is comfy, I wish it had a smidge more support or could be adjusted to really keep my ankle in place. That said, they&#8217;re not <em>so <\/em>loose I can&#8217;t wear them, I just have to be a bit more conscientious of my (clumsy) footing.<\/p>\n<p>And finally, the price. $179 for a pair of sandals is steep. But! These are *washable* sandals. And they&#8217;re made from high-quality, eco-friendly materials that would otherwise end up in the trash\u2014for that, I can justify a somewhat heftier price tag.<\/p>\n<div id=\"final-thoughts\" class=\"bookmark\"><\/div>\n<h2>Final thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>Summer is coming and while it&#8217;s inevitable a few of my go-to sandals are going to get trashed, my Rothy&#8217;s will not. Why? Because I can pop them in the washing machine whenever I need a refresh, which, to me, makes them worth their weight in gold. Your rubber flip-flops could <em>never&#8230;\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"shop-features standard\">\n<h2 class=\"shop-features__headline\">\n                <span class=\"shop-features__headline-text\">Other Rothy&#8217;s picks we love<\/span><br \/>\n            <\/h2>\n<div class=\"shop-features__inner\">\n<div class=\"shop-links\">\n<div class=\"shop-links__inner\">\n        <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rothys.com\/products\/weekend-slide-sandals-toffee-stripe\" class=\"shop-links__link\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"shop-links__thumbnail h-0 \">\n<div data-module-init=\"image\" data-module-immediate class=\" image-module\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wellgood-2016\/assets\/img\/spacer.gif\" class=\"image-module-img no-pin object-cover max-h-full min-h-full block\" data-src-retina=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Rothys-Weekend-Slide-.jpeg?w=225\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Rothys-Weekend-Slide-.jpeg?w=225\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shop-links__content\">\n<p>      <span class=\"btn alt\"><br \/>\n      Buy Now    <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shop-links__title\">The Weekend Slide <\/div>\n<div class=\"shop-links__price\">$139<\/div>\n<p>        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shop-links\">\n<div class=\"shop-links__inner\">\n        <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rothys.com\/products\/the-original-slip-on-sneaker-antique-white\" class=\"shop-links__link\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"shop-links__thumbnail h-0 \">\n<div data-module-init=\"image\" data-module-immediate class=\" image-module\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wellgood-2016\/assets\/img\/spacer.gif\" class=\"image-module-img no-pin object-cover max-h-full min-h-full block\" data-src-retina=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/The-Slip-On-Sneaker.jpeg?w=255\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/The-Slip-On-Sneaker.jpeg?w=255\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shop-links__content\">\n<p>      <span class=\"btn alt\"><br \/>\n      Buy Now    <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shop-links__title\">The Original Slip On Sneaker<\/div>\n<div class=\"shop-links__price\">$119<\/div>\n<p>        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shop-links\">\n<div class=\"shop-links__inner\">\n        <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rothys.com\/products\/the-braid-driver-cappuccino\" class=\"shop-links__link\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"shop-links__thumbnail h-0 \">\n<div data-module-init=\"image\" data-module-immediate class=\" image-module\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/themes\/wellgood-2016\/assets\/img\/spacer.gif\" class=\"image-module-img no-pin object-cover max-h-full min-h-full block\" data-src-retina=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Braid-Driver.jpeg?w=250\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Braid-Driver.jpeg?w=250\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shop-links__content\">\n<p>      <span class=\"btn alt\"><br \/>\n      Buy Now    <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shop-links__title\">The Braid Driver<\/div>\n<div class=\"shop-links__price\">$199<\/div>\n<p>        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Give your wallet and Mother Earth a much-needed break. I love summer, but boy, does it wreak havoc on my sandals. Come Memorial Day, I&#8217;ll break out one or two new pairs of platforms or strappy flats, and by September, they will be completely destroyed. Grant it, I&#8217;ll wear the crap out of them, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":217,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dfy1.kezlie.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/218"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dfy1.kezlie.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dfy1.kezlie.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dfy1.kezlie.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=218"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dfy1.kezlie.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/218\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dfy1.kezlie.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/217"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dfy1.kezlie.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=218"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dfy1.kezlie.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=218"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dfy1.kezlie.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=218"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}