After Years of Flat Thongs, This Is the Sandal I'd Put on Your Feet First
A contoured, cushioned footbed you can stand on from the first coffee to the last errand, with a braided look nobody would ever call a comfort shoe. Of everything in our spring range, this is the sandal I'd choose for you.
Julie Scott in the Hayleigh sandals, in Brown.
Every spring the same conversation happens in the shop. A woman tries on a pretty sandal, takes three steps, and stops. Her toes are already gripping to keep it on, or she can feel the hard sole right through to her heel.
So she goes home with the same flat thongs as last year, and her feet ache by lunchtime.
The Hayleigh is my answer to that conversation. Here's exactly why.
A sandal that stays on without your toes doing the work
With a slide or a thong, your toes are quietly holding on all day. You only notice it in the evening, when your feet are tired in a way that doesn't make sense for a day of pottering.
The Hayleigh has a soft braided toe loop that sits around your big toe. It keeps the sandal where it belongs, so you can walk, step off a kerb or climb the stairs without curling your toes to hold it on.
The braided toe loop, in Black.
A footbed shaped like your foot, not a flat board
This is the one I hear most: I want something pretty, but I'm on my feet all day.
The Hayleigh has a contoured footbed shaped to follow the sole of your foot, with a cushioned insole on top that is gentle on your joints. It's made for all-day comfort, so the market, a long lunch and the walk back to the car all happen in the same pair.
Karen: Worn to a weekend lunch in the garden, in Olive Green.
Two buckles, so it fits your foot on the day
Feet are rarely the same at nine in the morning as they are at four in the afternoon, and a fixed strap doesn't care.
The Hayleigh has two wide straps, one over the top of your foot and one across the front, each with its own adjustable gold buckle. You set it once for a secure fit, and you can let it out a notch whenever you need to.
The two gold buckles, in Grey.
It looks handmade, not like a comfort shoe
So many supportive sandals look the part: chunky, plain, a little clinical. Women tell me they'd rather put up with sore feet than wear them out to lunch.
The Hayleigh has braided straps that cross over the foot and gold buckles, the kind of detail you'd expect from a sandal bought on holiday. It sits just as happily under a summer dress as it does with cropped jeans.
Denise: Worn to coffee in town, in White.
Steady on tiles, decks and wet paths
The moment I worry about most in summer sandals is the slippery one: the bathroom tiles, the pool deck, a path after the sprinkler has been on.
The Hayleigh has a non-slip sole, so you can take each step with confidence on almost any surface. It's one less thing to think about on a busy day.
Brown, White and Olive Green.
Six colours, AU 3 through 13, one price
Brown, Black, White, Olive Green, Grey and Apricot. The soft neutrals go with nearly everything you already wear, from jeans to light summer dresses.
Every size from AU 3 to AU 13 is the same price.
The Hayleigh, against the sandals you've been buying
You can find a summer sandal almost anywhere. Here's the difference, laid out plainly.
| Most flat sandals | The Hayleigh |
|---|---|
| Your toes grip to keep them on | A braided toe loop keeps them in place |
| Flat, hard footbed | Contoured, cushioned footbed for all-day comfort |
| One fixed strap | Two adjustable buckles for a secure fit |
| Supportive ones look clinical | Braided straps and gold buckles |
| Slippery on wet tiles | Non-slip sole |
| Limited sizes | AU 3 through 13, one price |
A toe loop, a shaped footbed and two buckles. That's the whole reason it's the sandal I'd put on your feet first.
Why it's on sale right now
After many years behind the counter, I'm handing Scott & Daughters to my daughters, Emily and Charlotte.
To mark the new chapter we're running the New Chapter Sale across the online collection. The Hayleigh is part of it: $69.95 AUD now, from $169.95 AUD. Combine it with anything else and get up to 25% extra on the whole store.
When a colour sells out in your size, I can't promise it comes back.
Extra discounts apply automatically at checkout. Combine any items and get up to 25% extra on the whole store.
My customers say it better than I can. If your summer has been one pair of tired thongs after another, the Hayleigh is the sandal I'd put on your feet first.
— Julie ♡
The Hayleigh Braided Sandals
- Braided toe loop that keeps the sandal in place
- Contoured, cushioned footbed for all-day comfort
- Two adjustable gold buckles and a non-slip sole
- Brown, Black, White, Olive Green, Grey, Apricot · Sizes AU 3 to 13
- Free Shipping with Australia Post
I founded Scott & Daughters in Melbourne, and now I'm retiring and handing the boutique to my daughters Emily and Charlotte. I'm sharing the pieces I love as we celebrate this new chapter together.