Whenever it’s time to get a new pair of shoes my heart always falls.  Ok, so you don’t put on weight on your feet so in theory shoes should always fit, but I always struggle to find a pair because a size 5 is too small and size 6s are like boats.  But when I was asked to review a pair of shoes from Wolkyshop I was looking forward to them arriving…and just praying they would fit.

Wolky are a brand new to the UK, recently opening their first shop in Brighton.  For those of us who don’t like to spend a lot of money on shoes (boots yes, shoes no from my point of view), Wolky shoes do seem expensive.  However having had a pair, I may be a convert to spending a bit more money on seasonal shoes.

Wolky is a Dutch brand with 11 shops in the Netherlands.  With Wolky’s name coming from the Dutch word for ‘cloud’ and their shoes focusing on comfort with anatomically shaped and leather covered footbeds that mould to your feet, I was looking forward to trying out a pair.  They also focus on good quality and soft materials – I do like shoes to be comfortable and well made.

walking on aid with a review of Wolky Wedge sandals - Bubbablue and me

I decided on a pair of chunky wedge sandals.  I’m really fussy about shoes. The straps need to  be right, they can’t look too frumpy, they need to look right when looking down at my feet, the heels need to be right etc.  But the sandals I chose seemed to fit when I spotted them on the website.  I’m not keen on buying shoes from websites but with Wolky the multiple different angled pictures with all the different colourways gave me confidence that the sandals would look like I expected.

Usually I find that wedge sandals start off either comfortable and then get painful.  I’ve not yet found a pair that I can wear comfortably all day or evening.  Added to that, I’ve not worn heels apart from a pair of boots for evening meals out, for years.  It was going to be a big test for me.

Wolky sandals wedges

When the sandals arrived, they were well packaged, with plenty of information about Wolky.  Opening the box, they were just the right colour – a mid tan.  But I did worry how small they looked.  I’m a size 5 to 5.5 when I measure my feet, but I’ve got dance sandals which are a 4.5, normal shoes that range from a 5 to 6.  So I opted for a size 6 just to make sure they fitted.  These did look too small but when I tried them on they were exactly the right length.

Wolky wedge sandals

I also usually struggle to get straps that are long enough, but with Wolkyshop there’s just enough length in the strap that I don’t need to go to the final hole.  Comfort wise the back strap round the back of the heel is adjustable with velcro.  Round of applause for the person who thought of that because it really helps them fit snuggly, and gives you the ability to readjust throughout the day if needed.

The sole is padded too, so no excuses for not standing all day in them.  The wedge isn’t so steep that your legs feel over stretched or tight.

wearing wolky wedges with jeans

While I could be really picky and say, they still look a bit clumpy and frumpy – rounded toe, style of straps – the overall look is nice and I think I’m just being overly fussy.  They certainly got a good reception when I shared them on Instagram.  They’re a versatile colour, perfect for summer, and there’s a couple of other variations available as well.  I can see me wearing these during the day and evening with jeans and linen trousers, and maybe even shorts or a skirt if I get my legs out for the summer.

These sandals are available on the Wolkyshop website, priced around £85.  I think the value based on number of wears is going to be a lot better than my old pair of wedges which I can only wear occasionally for a couple of hours at a time, and if I’m not walking anywhere in them.  My only tip would be go for a half size larger as this pair did come up small for a size 6.

But, great news, I’m also running a giveaway for one lucky reader to win a pair of Wolky shoes of their choice.  Just answer the question in the comments (no need to complete the url box if you don’t have a blog), then enter via the rafflecopter widget.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

  1. UK entry only, over 18s
  2. Giveaway closes 11.59pm 12th June 2016
  3. Entries will be validated according to the rules of entry
  4. There is 1 prize of a pair of shoes from the Spring/Summer Wolky collection, to be agreed with Wolky.
  5. The data of anyone that enters won’t be passed on to any third parties or used for any unsolicited marketing communications.
  6. Winner will be randomly chosen, and will be shown on this post, and may be shared on social media.
  7. Winner will be notified via email, and will need to respond within 3 weeks to claim their prize otherwise a further winner will be drawn.
  8. The prize will be sent from Wolky within 30 days of receipt of agreed shoes.
  9. This giveaway may be featured on Loquax, Prizefinder and Superlucky

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Disclosure: I was sent the sandals for the purpose of review. All words and opinions are my own.

191 Comments

  1. I would love to win the FAIRTON, Article: 0383 Fairton, Colour: 380 blue leather. They would be great to wear on any interview I have. Fantastic prize, thank you x

  2. Ruth Wollerton

    I meant to add I would wear them to my sons end of year 6 school party.

  3. Ruth Wollerton

    I love the red ASPE wedges, they are SOLE-LY HEAVENLY. Thank you

  4. Dawn Samples

    Black Suede Wedges as they would match most outfits.

  5. caroline kelly

    I thought the prize was the ones in the pic, lol, I really like those ones

  6. Melanie Burton

    It would be the RIO sandals and the first place I would wear them is to our minimoon in Scotland!

  7. Diane Duggan

    I would choose a pair of 5800 E – WALK shoes.

  8. tee simpson

    Tan wedge sandal and I would wear them to an upcomming wedding

  9. Fiona jk42

    I like the Tour shoes in silver. I’d wear them when I go out to run errands as I currently wear trainers because none of my sandals are comfy enough.

  10. sharon martin

    i like the roll sneakers and would wear them everywhere but proberly shopping first

  11. Oksana Fitzgerald

    I would choose this pair to wear on next winter holiday as I cannot go on holiday this summer

  12. Julie Wilson

    ASPE in black suede would be my choice.

  13. Karen Dixon

    I would choose the same ones as you reviewed but in red, to walk around on holiday with

  14. Emma thackery

    The evia in black and I would wear them all over the place

  15. Lisa Everaert

    I would love these beauties, ready for the summer and plenty of beach breaks.

  16. Dale Dow

    I can’t wear shoes that are too high, and if there is height only wedges so I would choose the 1176 DO in silver, they look so comfy while feminine! I could wear them anywhere over the summer

  17. Melissa Lee

    I love the Biker style shoes and would wear them on a day out shopping as they look so comfy

  18. Sheila Reeves

    I like the Evia sandals in Taupe, they look really comfy & I find a wedge a lot easier to walk in these days

  19. Lorraine Polley

    would love a pair of the red Aspe wedges, perfect for a ladies lunch date

  20. Kerry Smith

    I really like the pair you have or these MENTHA in the tan

  21. Joanne Atkinson

    I would choose the FAIRTON ballerina pumps, and would be walking on air at work all day.

  22. jackie rushton

    I would choose and would wear them on evenings out!

  23. Adrian Bold

    Salvia Sandals to wear to the beach or on holiday.

  24. Rachel Craig

    Biker in Coral Red, and I’d wear them to a Garden Party.

  25. Dorothy K

    IXIA sandals in red they look stylish yet comfortable. I’d wear them to visit friends

  26. Natalie Gillham

    I would choose the 1482 EWOOD trainers in black leather, and I would wear them almost everywhere as I don’t have a pair of trainers, thanks for the chance x

  27. Susan Hunt

    7629 Tanera WP WELLINGTON for long walks with my hounds.

  28. Jayne Kohli

    I like the look of 0381 Solano and they’d be perfect for a walk around the lake

  29. Victoria Prince

    I think I’d choose the 5800 e-walk and the first place I would wear them would be on a dog walk 🙂

  30. Nicola S

    9455 Vancouver – I’d wear them as soon as they arrived, whatever the occasion!

  31. vera Bahounkova

    I love these
    I would wear on my summer holiday

  32. Vicky Loveday

    I like the escape noble. I’d wear them on a shopping spree with my friends. They look amazing.

  33. Angela Kelly

    I would choose these Conga shoes and I would probably wear them to work.

  34. Helen Metcalfe

    I would like the Cordoba in Blue and they would be great for my holiday to France later this year. I need comfortable shoes.

  35. Natasha R-M

    I would buy these shoes for my Mother as she would enjoy wearing them whilst walking: 4701FLY in White with a black trim.

  36. MichelleD

    I love these I’d wear them all the time!!

  37. liz ferguson

    Rolling Summer sandals at the beach xx

  38. Hayley Colburn

    I would choose the mentha sandals and first place I’d wear them, depends when they arrive as they’d go straight on after being delivered 😀

  39. Kat Lucas

    I would choose the black biker sneakers and would wear them on holiday to London

  40. Donna Caldwell

    I’d choose the evia I would wear them out for drinks

  41. Keri Jones

    I would pick the Rolling Summer sandals & I would wear them on long summer walks 🙂 x

  42. 1225 Biker in silver metallic and I’d wear them on a nice stroll on holiday

  43. Lindsey Jones

    I would choose the Mentha sandals and take them on holiday with me

  44. jessica catherine

    I love the 4631 Evia to wear to my friends party

  45. Amanda Gregory

    I would choose the Target in red and would wear them on my holiday to Menorca first of all.

  46. Laura Whittle

    I’d pick the Sunshine white/silver sandals and wear them everywhere from shopping to day trips out with the kids x

  47. Laura Kevlin

    P.S. and I’d wear them to the park with the kids 🙂

  48. Laura Kevlin

    Cebu in red look quite nice 🙂

  49. Katrina downie

    I like the comgas and I would wear them for work mom-fri

  50. Sheri Darby

    I would choose Shallow and wear them waking along the British South coast from Brighton to Chichester

  51. The Tour shoes in light blue as they are the perfect summer shoe to go to the shops in as they are a light summery colour but are also practical if it rains.

  52. Kimberley Ryan

    I look the look of the Ewoods in anthracite leather

  53. Lanta Fiveash

    In love with the 4629 Rose 2, I had a really similar pair that broke last week!

  54. Christine Caple

    I would choose the Cordoba in blue, and I would wear them on a walk by the sea.

  55. Louise b

    Love these, and they won’t float off in the sea like my flip flop did last year!

  56. I love the BIKER Article: 1225 Biker Colour: 255 orange leather. So cool!

  57. I love the look of these and I would wear them to the theatre when me & hubby finally have a night out!

  58. Hayley Elvin

    I would choose these: as they look stylish and I would wear them to the pub

  59. Laura Pritchard

    I love the 4631 Evia and I’d wear them to my dad’s 60th birthday BBQ

  60. Kim Styles

    I adore the 9453 ONTARIO I would wear them to Australia for my holidays

  61. JULIE WARD

    The Kukana, they look comfy enough for my hols

  62. Sharon Jackson

    I would choose the Evia taupe leather Colour. I would wear them on our holiday 🙂

  63. carole n

    I would choose the Ewood, as I am in need of a new pair of walking shoes

  64. Ema J Lowe

    I like the star in black, with having wide feet, the velco fastening would be ideal.

    • Ema J Lowe

      opps forgot where I would wear them, hopefully on a summer holiday

  65. To a summer garden party I’ve been invited to! I want style but NEED comfort!

    • Ooops! Forgot to say I’d choose the Evia in taupe!

  66. Claire Stewart

    The pink murray boots perfect for walking with the kids

  67. Natalie Crossan

    Men’s Pittsburgh in size 9 – blue xx

  68. janine atkin

    id choose the biker boots as i can wear them every day

  69. Michaela Hannah

    I would choose the NYC sandals which would be perfect for our family days out

  70. kellyjo walters

    Article: 9457 Alba
    Colour: 930 brown craquelé are the ones I love

  71. Margaret Murray

    I love the 1225 Biker trainers. Just can’t quite decide on the colour I prefer.

  72. Lynn Heath

    I love the pink salmon Murray boots and I would wear them to take the kids for a nice walk!

  73. Ben Audsley

    Love the Men’s Pittsburgh in size 9 – blue – id take them on holiday !

  74. Judith Allen

    Light in black – no not sexy, but I h ave swollen feet, wide fitting without that, and MS so need flat stable shoes. I would wear them everywhere! Which isn’t very many places really.

  75. Pam Francis Gregory

    1225 Biker in black down to the pub

  76. June Morrice

    Cleopatra and I would wear them on holiday

  77. Liam Bishop

    Love the Men’s Pittsburgh in blue, I would wear them to work.

  78. Kirsteen Mackay

    I would choose the Zion WP and wear them on the school run.

  79. Rachel Butterworth

    The 4631 Evie sandals in black leather.

  80. amanda walsh

    I love the Mentha shoe, I would wear them on my holiday

  81. Nikki Hayes

    I love the Cleopatra Sandals – I need a sandal that is fully adjustable and these look perfect. I’d wear them for the first time on our holiday to Blackpool at the end of June :o)

  82. Sharon H

    I’d choose the Monelli and wear them at my friend’s summer wedding.

  83. Susan Smith

    I would choose the Ewood shoes, as we do alot of walking,

  84. georgie pope

    as i like stompy boots to walk on the beach on a stormy day

  85. claire woods

    EWOOD and I’d wear them to the park with my son.

  86. gemma brown

    I would choose the evia. I’d wear them to the beach and park

  87. Rebecca Beesley

    cordoba would be my favourite and they look comfy enough that i would wear on school run

  88. deborah smith

    i love the biker ones fab giveaway these look so comfy !

  89. Jodie Harvey

    the sunshine sandals on our holiday in july

  90. CORDOBA, they look great. As unexciting as it sounds, their first trip out would be to the supermarket so that I could gauge just how comfy they are.

  91. Deborah Mackenzie

    KIOWA style shoes as they look amazing and would be an alternative to wearing trainers; never seem to find comfy shoes

  92. Amanda Norwood

    I’d love the silver version of the 1226 Tour shoes. They look so comfortable I think I would wear them everywhere

  93. I think I’d pick a new pair of sandals for my husband and I’m sure he’d wear them everywhere this summer!

    • I should add that I’d pick the accelerator

  94. jo liddement

    Really love the 7201 Rolling Summer sandal in Grey Leather and would wear them into town to do some shopping as they look comfortable for walking about in.

  95. Suzanne Gaulton

    4640 NYC – 543 cognac panther oiled leather.

    Love these – think I would wear them all the time!

  96. Jayne Townson

    Those sandals look lovely. I like the 1226 TOUR in pale blue, thanks for the lovely giveaway.

    • Jayne Townson

      I forgot to add I’d wear them for the school run and when I’m out shopping.

  97. charlotte

    i like the gloriosa wedges in black. I’d wear them everywhere, for a night out or a day of shopping 🙂

  98. Katie Kingsbury

    The Orange Biker shoes are fab. I’d probably wear them for a walk to the local shops as soon as they arrived!

  99. Laura Harrison

    Evia looks really nice and comfortable xx

  100. Sharon Jaggs

    i’d try the aspe ones in red. i love red and they’fd be great for the summer

  101. I like the rolling Summer ones and would wear them all through the Summer!

  102. I’d have the Do and I’d wear them for walking around everywhere. My feet and ankles swell up in the hot weather especially if I’m in flat shoes which unfortunately I have to wear all night at work so my poor knackered, swollen (and possibly stinky) tootsys could do with a really comfy pair of sandals.

  103. Jo Bryan

    I would choose the Chico 815 taupe leather and would wear them on a day out to Hatfield House

  104. Andy Kadir-Buxton

    The Montreal trainers for my child’s sports day.

  105. The biker style in black would look great with my outfit for a friend birthday party

  106. Marion Weir

    The Up and Go shoes look comfy and I would wear them for long summer walks in the countryside

  107. Samantha Loughlin

    La style great for special occasions

  108. Esma Blackwell

    I would choose the noble shoes Love them

  109. Jess Mary

    I really love the Murray boots in 500 black oiled leather ♥

  110. Beky Austerberry

    love the IMPACT 2 shoes /boots. So many fab styles though

  111. Charlene Keddy

    The LA style looks great and would be perfect for a friend’s wedding this summer xx

  112. Leanne Newsome

    I would choose the SUNSHINE sandals and I would wear they everywhere during the Spring/summer

  113. laura banks

    the biker they look really comfy for work

  114. michelle smith

    salvia sandals I would wear them on holiday

  115. clair downham

    energy lady black sandals on my holidays

  116. Iona Cornish

    I like the Cleopatra in dark blue leather

  117. I like the CORDOBA, they look comfy enough for school runs so very ideal.

  118. I think it would have to be the Rumba, they’re classic so you could wear them for any occasion! I’d team them up with a nice pair of Jeans and a bright top and go to our local with Mr Rose and our two little boys for a lovely summer evening out in the sun.

  119. Andrea Fletcher

    I like the Rolling Summer ones and would wear them on my holidays.

  120. Isabel O

    I think I would choose 0932 Pistol, they would go lovely with one of my favourite dresses and I would wear them out for a coffee with my mum. 🙂

  121. Tracy Hanley

    I love the Kick Winter aubergine leather , perfect for work

  122. The Up or the Go shoes look really comfortable. I’d wear them around the house and for informal summer walking about

  123. Tony Metcalf

    I like the Salvia sandals, probably wear to the beach

  124. Beverley Sharp

    I like the Sopra sandal in Blue Swede. They look so comfy!

  125. karen hill

    I would love these , they look so comfy i could wear them anywhere xx

  126. kim plant

    very hard to choose I do like the 2026 Rivera style shoes tho to wear for my up coming holiday in aug x

  127. The JEWEL ones in Denim Blue – I’d wear them shopping – they look so comfy x

  128. Angela Treadway

    1176 Do and I would wear them down to my kids school x

  129. Annabel Greaves

    They look like really comfy sandals and I would wear them taking the kids to school as soon as we see some sun xx

  130. Nikki Hayes

    I love the Cleopatra Sandals and would wear them when we go on holiday next month :o)

  131. Tracy Nixon

    I would choose the CIRRUS and would wear them at a family bbq!

  132. Margaret Clarkson

    “Biker” and I would wear them to go for a walk.

  133. samantha price

    it would be the sandals ideal for those long walks on holiday

  134. Tracey Peach

    I would choose the Sandals called Up & I would wear them first to my local seaside 🙂

  135. Joanne Hutchings

    I’d choose the 1225 Biker shoes and wear them on my upcoming holiday to Yorkshire.

  136. aaron broad

    I would get the Pittsburgh Leather one’s

  137. Lindsey Stuart

    Oh fantastic I love the coral biker boots, really like the style and colour! I would wear them in the summer on my travels 🙂

  138. grainne marnell-fox

    i love these and want them in every colour, they look amazing and would be great for holidays. so the first place i would wear them would be to the airport to start the holiday!

  139. I’d pick the murray boots for the missus and she would probably wear them to the shops

  140. Kirsty Sparks

    I like the Salvia Sandals and would wear them on holiday 🙂

  141. julie kenny

    I like the Salvia sandals – and think they would be just lovely for my holidays

  142. jessica cook

    I’d like the Salvia sandals and i’d wear them on my cruise next month they lok great and so comfy

  143. Jennifer Haden

    I think I’d love the Silky Mary Jane shoes, I’d love to wear them just-everywhere! They look so comfortable x

  144. Kirsty Hosty

    I’d pick the murray boots ready for winter as I need a new pair

  145. Ruth Harwood

    love the look of these wedge sandals – I can’t wear flats as have issues with my ankle, so they would be perfect for summer 🙂

  146. Nicki Evans

    I’ve got plenty of summer shoes but would love some decent boots, so would probably choose the Aras ones and wear them first for my son’s birthday in the Autumn.

  147. Monica Gilbert

    I really want a nice pair of comfortable black shoes for work. The Tunica has potential. I generally prefer lace up shoes because I have more control over the fit.

  148. Sam McKean

    I love the biker style in gold metallic leather

  149. Kim Neville

    I would get the IXIA in black and wear on my summer holiday

  150. Martina Pichova

    I like the Pima in denim blue – I would wear them on the school run , they look comfortable.

  151. Tania Atfield

    Love Mundaka or the Mentha shoes, really need more time to look.

    • Tania Atfield

      I would wear them everywhere but to a party first.

  152. Kat Glynn

    I love the Aurora stripey shoes, and I would wear them the very next time I left the house 🙂

  153. Katie skeoch

    The Silky in sand suede, they look really comfortable. I’d definitely wear them shopping!

  154. iain maciver

    perfect for my wife ,im sure she would wear them everywhere

  155. Angela McDonald

    I’d choose the BIKER style in Orange leather!

  156. melanie stirling

    I’d like the Salvia sandals and the first place I’d go is to visit my mum.

  157. olivia Kirby

    I love the Alba sneakers. Your sandals are lovely too.

  158. emma walters

    the light blue tour shoes look so comfy & perfect for a stroll around the lake with the children

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