Men's Sandals

A sandal is the right size when it feels comfortable. It shouldn’t pinch or press anywhere. With sandals, you don’t need to consider toe room in the same way as with other shoes, but of course it’s very unpleasant if your toes “spill out” of the sandal.

Slides and flip-flops are very loose. Their fit is harder to assess than strap sandals. Still, it’s important that flip-flops or slides don’t fall off your foot and that they’re comfortable enough to walk in as well.

It’s worth trying sandals on both sitting and walking. When you sit, the position and length of your foot are slightly different than when you walk. If a shoe feels like the right size when sitting, it may actually be too small when standing.

It’s also important that the last of strap sandals fits you well. There’s a lot of variation between sandal models, so it’s worth paying attention to the width of the last too. Straps can easily pinch if the last is too narrow.

Flip-flops are a great choice for a sandy summer beach. Sand won’t get trapped and rub your feet, even if you walk a long way in soft sand. Because they’re so easy, flip-flops are also great for the cottage and as quick everyday shoes in general. You can slip them on even when you’re in a hurry. However, for those who like to wear socks even in summer, flip-flops aren’t the most natural choice.

Sport sandals work for leisure time, hiking, and also for the city if you plan to stroll around and rack up plenty of walking kilometers. Sport sandals breathe well and can be worn with or without socks. Alongside sport sandals, barefoot sandals are often sold as well. They’re very comfortable in summer and give you the feeling of walking almost barefoot.

All men’s shoes can be found in Kärkkäinen’s online store. In addition to sandals, there’s a good selection of men’s sports shoes, casual shoes, and walking shoes. The selection is well worth exploring.