Men's sandals include two-strap sandals, strappy sandals, sliders, and sandals made of leather or suede.
For the city, a leather or suede strapped sandal on a cushioned footbed, like the Birkenstock Arizona; for the beach and pool, a men's slider in EVA, from adidas or Birkenstock.
The Birkenstock Arizona sandal, with two adjustable straps, leads the selection of men's sandals, resting on the brand's cork and latex footbed. It is available in Birko-Flor, a user-friendly synthetic material, in Birkibuc, in suede leather, and in EVA, a lightweight foam for the beach.
The Birkenstock Kyoto, with one adjustable Velcro strap in nubuck, pairs well with linen trousers or short chinos: the Velcro sandal adjusts in one quick move.
The Teva sandals, from the American brand born in Arizona, like the Teva Hurricane XLT3 and Original Universal, with three straps, provide support for walks and days outside: the men's strap sandal.
The Pikolinos sandals, from the Spanish brand from Elche that specializes in leather, like the Pikolinos Tarifa sandal, and the suede Arizona sandals from Birkenstock form the selection of men's leather sandals, more dressy than flip-flops.
For the pool and beach, the adidas Adilette flip-flops and the Birkenstock Arizona EVA flip-flops can be rinsed in water: the pool flip-flop can also be worn at home.
With twill shorts, linen trousers, or rolled-up jeans, barefoot. Natural tones, brown leather, black, or beige suede go with almost anything; a brightly coloured sandal suits a neutral outfit. Men's sandals are worn without socks in the city.
The sandals and flip-flops also include women's and children's models, from wedge sandals to thongs: a unisex sandal, like the Birkenstock Arizona, exists in both selections.
Brown or black leather and beige or taupe suede can be worn in the city; black or white Birko-Flor, easy to clean, is used in everyday life; EVA, lightweight and waterproof, is for the beach. A black men's sandal can be worn with linen trousers as well as with shorts, and a suede sandal should be treated with a protective spray before summer. For a summer wedding, a black leather sandal with thin straps pairs perfectly with a linen suit, barefoot.
Men's white sandals brighten up a summer outfit and need to be cleaned often to stay that way; black or brown sandals are less prone to staining and can be worn with chinos or shorts. Beach sandals, made from EVA or rubber, are not afraid of sea water or sand and can be rinsed in clear water.
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The heel and toes should not hang over the footbed, with a little space in front. Most models are available in both standard and narrow widths: a standard men's foot usually needs a normal width.
Without, in the city and on holiday; with socks is a deliberate style choice, usually with walking sandals. The barefoot sandal remains the norm.
Brush them dry with a special suede brush and protect them with a waterproof spray. The cork of the sole needs a special varnish when it looks dry: suede does not tolerate water.
A sandal with adjustable straps, like the Teva sandals, or a cork footbed sandal, like the Birkenstock Arizona, holds the foot better than a flip-flop. The walking sandal should be adjusted before heading out.
The strapped sandal is suitable for city wear and provides better foot support; the flip-flop, being simpler, is reserved for the beach, pool, or home. For a single purchase, the sandal with two straps is the most versatile.