Asklemmy

You don't have to be barefoot in sandals

As a boot lover, I just suffer through the heat, lmao.

I'd say follow @FoxyFerengi@lemm.ee's comment for sandals/open top heels, but maybe see if you can find more breathable socks to wear! Some can be quite cooling.

I wouldn't do any irreversible changes that I might regret in the future, especially to something that I love.

Probably buy another one that is better suited to the current predicament? I know some boots have ventilation. Not sure if Geox have boots, but they are well known to have well ventilated shoes.

Also, what's wrong with sneakers?

Are jelly platforms something you’d consider?

Boots should really come with an exhaust so that with every step you're pushing air/moisture out the back end. Nothing like a big pipe or anything, just a wee hole and a sort of bladder that fills with air when you lift your foot and pushes it out again when you step on it. Sure, you'll sound like you're stepping on farting mices everywhere you go, but if you just cough with each step you should be fine.

Hear me out... Water cooled stilts.

Also, are croc-platforms really a thing?

Edit: And, to actually be helpful, have you considered something like this?