Flat sandals for women, anatomical or hiking
Women's flat sandals are chosen based on their sole and straps: anatomical cork soles for long walks, thin leather straps for the city, and hiking sandals with a rugged sole for trails. Among the brands available: Birkenstock, Les Tropéziennes par M. Belarbi, Tamaris, Pikolinos, Geox, and Teva.
Sandals with an anatomical sole provide better support for the arch of the foot than a flat and thin sole.
Which flat sandals to choose?
Women's flat sandals with thin leather straps are the lightest for city wear. For long walks, an anatomical insole made of cork or foam fits the arch of the foot. Hiking sandals, with adjustable straps and patterned soles, secure the foot on trails and in water.
How to choose comfortable sandals?
A strap at the back or around the ankle prevents the foot from sliding forward; adjustable straps accommodate feet that swell in the heat. An anatomical insole distributes weight and relieves standing all day.
Sandals for wide feet: which ones?
Choose wide and adjustable straps rather than thin straps that mark the skin, and a sole wide enough to prevent the foot from overflowing. Models with buckles adjust precisely.
How to wear flat sandals?
With a long or midi dress, sandals with thin straps lighten the silhouette. With shorts or rolled-up jeans, anatomical sandals keep a relaxed look. When travelling, a walking sandal replaces trainers.
How to care for leather sandals?
Condition the leather, clean the insole regularly, and let them air dry. Natural leather darkens in the sun and develops a patina over time.
Which sandal brands to choose?
These sandal brands feature on the page.
- Arizona and Madrid, the sandals from Birkenstock, rest on the anatomical sole that has made this German brand famous.
- Born in Saint-Tropez, Les Tropéziennes by M. Belarbi remains faithful to sandals, its starting point, in iridescent or braided leathers.
- For comfort, Tamaris, a German brand, equips many of its shoes with patented technologies.
- Tannery and own factory: Pikolinos, in Spain, follows its leather from start to finish.
- Geox, from Italy, has built its name on a membrane that wicks away sweat.
- Teva, an American brand, was born from the idea of a river guide from the Grand Canyon who added a heel strap to a sandal.
What other summer shoes are there?
Among the summer shoes, espadrilles have their own page; the sandals and espadrilles page brings together the whole selection.
When to find discounted sandals?
A flat sandal is worn throughout the summer, in the city or on holiday. For discounted sandals, summer sales start in the height of the season; Black Friday and winter sales come when preparing for a sunny getaway.
Depending on the period: the page sandals and espadrilles for Black Friday, the page women's shoe sales, or the page Promotions for discounts outside of sales. Fast delivery and best price guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Which sandal size to take?
Take your usual size, checking that the heel and toes do not hang off the sole. On an anatomical insole, leave a few millimetres in front of the toes.
How to avoid blisters with new sandals?
Wear them at home first and protect friction areas with a plaster. Leather straps soften quickly.
Hiking sandals: can they get wet?
Yes, models with synthetic straps and rubber soles are made for water. Let them air dry; leather does not withstand immersion as well.
How to clean a cork sole?
Use a dry brush, then a slightly damp sponge: cork should never soak. A cork sealer, applied occasionally, protects it from drying out.
How to avoid odours in sandals?
Air them out after each day and wipe the insole with a damp cloth. Sprinkling a pinch of baking soda in the evening neutralises odours.
