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There's no such thing as the perfect sandal. That's why choosing well isn't a matter of trends, but of understanding what you'll be asking of your footwear this season.

Some people spend summer moving around the city from meeting to meeting. Others live it between sand and water. Others pack the bare minimum and spend weeks away. And others mix all of that in the same summer. For each of those rhythms, there's a men's sandal that fits better than the rest.

City: all-day comfort

Summer in the city has its own demands. It's not the beach, it's not the countryside: it's asphalt, accumulated heat, long journeys and plans that follow one another without a break. What the foot needs in that context is real ventilation, firm support and a design that doesn't look out of place in any plan of the day.

A leather strap flat sandal with an adjustable buckle is the most solid answer for this profile. Natural leather lets the foot breathe far better than any synthetic material, and in the city that's especially noticeable when temperatures rise and the foot accumulates hours of movement.

A minimalist style with one or two straps, in black or natural tan, works with any urban look without asking you to make room for it. It's simply there, does its job well and the whole outfit works.

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Beach and coast: freshness and lightness

The beach has a language of its own. The footwear that works here isn't the same as what works in the city, even if the two are sometimes confused. To move from the boat to the beach bar, from the sand to the promenade, what you need is something light that doesn't trap too much sand and dries quickly if it gets wet.

In this context, the open-design leather flat sandal is a far smarter option than it might seem. Natural leather dries better than synthetic materials, doesn't lose its shape with moisture and withstands continuous use without losing its structure.

The beach calls for simplicity. A discreet style in brown or black handles all the day's plans without you having to think about it.

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Travel: versatility at every step

Travellers have a special relationship with footwear. They tend to leave behind anything that takes up too much space, weighs too much or only works in one specific situation. What they're looking for is a pair that handles several contexts at once: a city visit, a casual dinner, a beach afternoon, a morning at the market.

For that profile, the minimalist men's sandal is probably the most worthwhile piece of summer luggage. It's lightweight, takes up little space and has enough versatility to work across very different contexts.

The right leather flat sandal can replace two or three footwear options in a suitcase. And that, when travelling, is worth a great deal.

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Find your men's sandals this summer

At Yokono you'll find the style of men's sandal that best adapts to you and your way of living summer. Designs made to accompany you in every plan, from city daily life to getaways, travels or moments of disconnection.

Because not all summers are the same, but there is something that should remain constant: comfort, lightness and versatility at every step.