Women's sandals include flat sandals, flip-flops, wedge sandals, heeled sandals, and slides.
A women's flat sandal, such as the Birkenstock Madrid or the Tropéziennes by M. Belarbi, can be worn all day; a wedge Tamaris lifts the silhouette without the arch of a thin heel.
The Birkenstock Madrid sandals, with one strap, lead the selection, along with the women's Birkenstock Arizona sandals with two straps, the Gizeh flip-flops, and the Mayari sandals. With a cork and latex footbed, they come in Birko-Flor, natural leather, and the Big Buckle version: the women's Birkenstock sandal is available in normal or narrow width.
The Les Tropéziennes by M. Belarbi sandals, from the French brand born in Saint-Tropez, like the Enael sandal, and the Cacatoès sandals, from the Marseille-based brand whose models are made in Brazil, cover the flat sandal for summer, in leather or PVC.
The wedge and platform sandals from Tamaris, the Bigmona and Cassie wedge sandals from Steve Madden, and the Buffalo sandals, made from vegan materials, add height on a continuous sole: the women's wedge sandal is worn with a long dress or wide trousers.
The Geox sandals, from the Italian breathable shoe brand, and the Pikolinos sandals, from the leather specialist brand in Elche, complete the models for walking all day: the women's leather sandal molds to the foot over time.
For the beach and rocks, the Méduse sandals and the Cacatoès sandals in PVC are water-resistant and can be rinsed off after swimming: the beach sandal should be chosen without leather or cork.
The women's mules and flip-flops include the Birkenstock and Tamaris mules, and the sandals and open-toe sandals also gather models for men and children. A mule slips on without fastening, while a sandal secures the foot with its straps.
Natural leather, black, and white go with any summer wardrobe; gold and silver dress up an evening gown or formal outfit. A gold sandal is worn with a plain dress, a white sandal with rolled-up jeans, and a thick-buckle sandal adds character to a simple outfit.
The women's heeled sandal, from three to five centimetres, can be worn all day; taller options are saved for evenings. A gold or silver sandal complements a black dress or a white outfit, and the white sandal pairs well with a floral dress. Brown women’s sandals, in natural leather, go with jeans as well as linen.
Cheap women's sandals can be found in the women's clearance, and the new arrivals for women showcase the season's pairs. At the end of November, the Black Friday for women lowers prices on Birkenstock and Les Tropéziennes sandals. Fast shipping and best price guaranteed.
Sandals with adjustable straps, buckles, or Velcro are better suited than a fixed strap sandal; for Birkenstock, the normal width fits a wide foot. Fine straps that dig into the foot should be avoided.
A sandal with a stiletto heel or an elegant wedge, in gold, nude, or black leather, goes well with a long or midi dress. To dance all evening, a wedge sandal is less tiring than a stiletto heel.
Wear them first for a few hours at home, and protect friction areas with suitable plasters. Leather straps soften with wear: the leather sandal adapts to the foot.
Your usual shoe size: the heel sits on the sole without overhanging, and the toes don’t touch the edge. For a flip-flop sandal, check that the strap rests between the first and second toe without pulling: the correct size is seen at the heel.
Brush suede or nubuck dry, wipe Birko-Flor with a damp cloth and nourish cork with a special varnish when it looks dull. Allow a wet pair to dry away from heat: cork is sensitive to radiators.