Summer Sandals

Aquí no hay mucha teoría. Cuando aprieta el calor, el calzado tiene que hacer dos cosas: dejar que el pie respire y no molestar.

Por eso, muchas de las sandalias que seguimos usando hoy vienen de sitios donde esto no es una excepción, sino el día a día: Menorca, Ibiza o toda la costa mediterránea.

No son una tendencia, son soluciones que llevan años funcionando.

Although many may seem similar, what really changes is how they are made and for what purpose they were originally conceived. And that, when you wear them, is noticeable.

Menorcan Abarcas · Menorca

Abarcas were born as work footwear. That's why they are firmer, made of leather, and have good support. They are designed to withstand use, not just to keep you cool.

Esparto Espadrilles · Castellón, La Rioja, and the Mediterranean

Here, the material is key. Esparto (or jute) is lightweight, breathable, and adapts to the foot with use. That's why this type of footwear has endured for centuries in warm regions.

Within this group, there are several ways to wear them:

• Unisex espadrilles → the simplest and most direct
• Espadrilles with ribbons (vigatanas) → allow for ankle adjustment
• Esparto wedges → add height without losing lightness
  

Ibiza-inspired sandals

More than a specific technique, here the style dictates.

These are more open styles, with natural fabrics, and designed for a more relaxed use, closely linked to the island's climate and pace.

It's not about fashion. A sandal works when:

• the material lets your foot breathe
• it doesn't cause chafing
• it supports you as you walk

That's why natural materials are still around. It's not nostalgia. It's because they still solve the problem better.

This type of footwear is not meant to last one season and then disappear.

Espadrilles, menorquinas, or esparto sandals originated in contexts where they were worn daily. They were not an occasional whim, but rather a part of everyday life.

That's why, when they are well-made—with good materials and craftsmanship—they can withstand years of normal use.

They wear out, of course. Like everything that is used. But they are not designed to break at the end of the summer; rather, they are made to accompany you for a longer time.

We don't work with just any sandal. We focus on three things:

• that it makes sense in its place of origin (Menorca, Mediterranean…)
• that it is made with materials that truly work in summer
• that there is craftsmanship behind it, not just production

And we leave out the opposite:

• synthetic materials that don't breathe
• designs created just to look good
• product without context

Because this isn't about having many options, it's about having the ones that make sense.

Which sandals are best for summer?

Those that allow the foot to breathe: esparto or well-worked leather.

What is the difference between Menorcan sandals and espadrilles?

Menorcan sandals are firmer and made of leather; espadrilles are lighter and made of esparto.

Does esparto get hot?

No. On the contrary, it helps ventilate and keep the foot cooler.

What use are espadrilles best for?

For daily wear in summer: walking, getting around the city, or informal plans.

Why continue using these traditional designs?

Because they are designed for climates like ours and have been working for generations.