Puffer

Regardless of the water level and any motion, a narrowboat is always going to be sensitive to the effects of loading - and that includes someone walking around. It can be slightly unnerving to find that the boat lists slightly one way, and then the other, and when walking around (in heels or not) one can feel as though slightly drunk! Also, as I well recall when doing some work on my brother's narrowboat in fitting a shelf along one side wall, being pleased that my spirit level initially 'proved' the shelf was level - and then a re-check ten minutes later said otherwise! I simply forgot that the lack of stable foundations made use of a spirit level (or a plumbline) pretty well pointless!

Nice sandals - a pity to ditch them. I agree with Cali about a glued repair - assuming of course that the strap has merely pulled away and not fractured. A polyurethane glue (such as Gorilla Glue) would be most suitable.

TBG is certainly missed here.

Frankly, I think they are ugly, particularly if worn by a girl of relatively modest build. Almost orthopaedic in style. I really can't see the appeal.

... before you closed your eyes and prayed?

We are used to seeing some weird and not-so-wonderful footwear styles but I question whether these 'double-heel sandals' are remotely attractive or practical. Introduced by Simon Poirte Jacquemus, available now in several similar combinations and a snip at £805.