Sandals & slides

Men's sandals and slides: for the beach, the pool and treks

Updated 20 October 2026

First: where will you wear them?

Slides for the shower, beach flip-flops and trekking sandals are different footwear, though all have an open top. You will not walk far in flip-flops around town, while trekking sandals with a firm sole and a fixed heel can take several hours of walking on rocks.

• Slides: for the pool, shower and beach; most often EVA or rubber, and they dry fast;
• Flip-flops: light, with a strap between the toes, for the beach only;
• Sandals: with straps and a fixed fit, for the city, travel and walks;
• Trekking sandals: ridged sole, adjustable straps, for hikes and water;
• Clogs: closed toe, for the garden, kitchen or hospital.

Material and sole

EVA (foam) is light and does not sink in water, but wears down in time. Rubber is tougher. Leather is comfortable and lasts long, but does not like constant water. Textile straps with Velcro adjust quickly. For wet floors, look at the tread pattern: a smooth sole slips. If you walk a lot, you need an anatomic insole with arch support.

What to put in your request

• Type: slides, flip-flops, sandals, trekking, clogs;
• Purpose: beach, pool, treks, everyday, at home;
• Material: leather, rubber, EVA, textile straps;
• Model: brand and exact name, for example Adidas Adilette;
• Size: UK size or insole length in centimetres;
• Condition: new or second-hand;
• Colour: black, blue, others;
• Delivery city and budget: up to R 490 for example.

Example: “I need men's trekking sandals for hiking, UK size 10, with adjustable straps and a ridged sole, black. New, delivery to Durban by courier, budget up to R 490.”

How to compare offers

Compare the material, the type of fastening and the sole, not just the price. For branded models, ask about originality, since popular slides are heavily faked. The size of open footwear matters: the foot should not stick out over the edge, and the heel should not move. Agree on exchange terms in case the size does not fit.

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Common mistakes

People take beach slides for long walks, and their feet are tired within an hour. They buy sandals with a smooth sole for wet rocks. They take a size “with room to spare”, and the heel slides off.

For the rainy season and cooler days you need closed footwear, so look at trainers, or house slippers for indoors.