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Choose by chart: the sandals you want right now, in your own style
Sandals really come into their own once summer arrives. Here we compare ZUTTO's wide lineup of sandals by comfort and design.
From ease of wearing and walking to how gentle they feel against your feet, this simple chart diagnosis will help you find the sandals that suit you best.
>> Want to wear them for everyday outings
If you want sandals to wear with proper outfits when going out, and are looking for something that gives your feet a refined, grown-up look, click here.
>> Want to wear them for weekend outings
If you want sandals to wear with casual outfits when going out, and are looking for something to take to the beach or outdoors, or that lets you walk with confidence, click here.
B: Learn more about Nuovo nicar
If you chose A, we recommend 【PLAKTON】.
The defining features of PLAKTON sandals are their cork soles and fashionable style. Despite their accessible price range, they use high-quality materials and offer distinctive, soft designs that give a fresh impression.
Built around the concept of "SUPREME COMFORT," PLAKTON sandals use cork as their main material, all sourced from high-quality raw materials harvested in western Spain. The cork soles are blended with natural latex extracted from rubber trees, so that the shape conforms to the wearer's foot under the pressure of use. Because the proportion of natural latex is kept high, stress on the soles of your feet is thoroughly absorbed, making these sandals resistant to fatigue even after long periods of walking or standing. Looking at the outsole, you'll find EVA (a reinforced compound rubber) that provides excellent grip—a level of attention to durability and walkability that you might not expect from such a charming appearance.
These sandals offer an incredibly smooth fit, with the sole seeming to cling gently to the sole and top of your foot. The contours fit so snugly you might wonder if they were molded to the exact shape of your own feet—a pleasant sensation that will surely have you reaching for these sandals more and more often when heading out. The cork sole and microfiber material not only provide a light, airy feel but also absorb rebound force to keep you walking comfortably, making them a great choice even for days when you'll be on your feet for long stretches. This particular style leans elegant, but PLAKTON also offers more casual sandal styles, so feel free to choose according to your taste.
If you chose B, we recommend 【Nuovo Nicar】 .
The defining features of Nuovo nicar sandals are their premium vacchetta leather and designs that never go out of style. The smoothness of the leather, painstakingly tanned by hand over more than a month, is truly striking.
The Tuscany region of Italy, home to Nuovo Nicar, is said to have established its leather-tanning techniques more than 800 years ago, making it one of the areas most renowned for leather craftsmanship even within Italy, a country famous for its leather. The vacchetta leather produced in Tuscany has just the right thickness and elasticity, and develops a natural sheen the more it's used, resulting in a comfortable wear that molds naturally to your foot. Even with a simple design free of hardware or decoration, the beauty of the finish is apparent from a distance—a testament to the quality of true Italian leather.
While it can be surprisingly hard to find genuine leather sandals with good cushioning, these truly deliver on that front. Press the sole with your finger and you'll feel it sink softly—wonderfully comfortable to wear. They mold to your feet from the very first wear, offering a gentle, soft feel underfoot. Elegant enough to pair easily with polished outfits, yet practical too—the outsole is fitted with textured rubber for slip resistance, covering all the little details that matter for everyday wear. True to their genuine leather character, Nuovo nicar sandals come in a unified palette of brown to black tones, with refined designs well suited to grown-up style.
If you chose C, we recommend 【 duckfeet】 .
The defining features of duckfeet are their designs combining slender strips of leather and their comfortable fit around the foot. The brand continues its natural approach to craftsmanship with maximum consideration for the environment. If you care about materials but also want good breathability, duckfeet is the recommended choice.
duckfeet is a brand that encourages people to repair and cherish good things, using them for years to come. Their sandals are so beloved for the way they age that fans call them "shoes you raise yourself." They arrive with thick leather at first, but as you wear them, the leather gradually softens and takes on a deeper color. Without any chemical treatments or artificial additives, the leather is tanned using natural vegetable tanning agents extracted from the bark of trees such as acacia and quebracho. This natural leather is what makes duckfeet's sandals so enjoyable to wear, year after year.
Here's an example of how the leather changes over time. Compared to when they were new, this pair worn for four years has taken on a deeper, richer brown.
▲ Gurkha Sandals Ringkobing, Black
These now-classic leather gurkha sandals are popular not only for wearing barefoot but also for their versatility when paired with socks. duckfeet's leather is supple and offers a comfortable, well-fitting feel. The outsole uses natural crepe rubber, another point that earns high marks from those who favor natural materials. Although it's genuine full-grain leather, the leather sits gently against the skin, which has won it enthusiastic support from people with bunions as well. Worn with socks, these sandals can be enjoyed not only in midsummer but also in early summer and early autumn, and their relaxed, natural style pairs easily with both skirts and pants. duckfeet's shoes are designed around the motif of a duck's endearing, waddling walk, giving every pair a charm you can't help but grow attached to.
F: Learn more about NICOLAS LAINAS
G: Learn more about TOKYOSANDALS
If you answered D, we recommend BOHONOMAD.
BOHONOMAD's defining feature is its use of a rope material that dries quickly even after getting wet. The brand makes sturdy, practical sandals. With their cute look and compact size, much like beach sandals, and the ease of being fully machine-washable, they're a great choice to bring along to the beach or riverside.
These BOHONOMAD sandals, rooted in a "running people," pride themselves on ease of walking. BOHO stands for a free, unrestrained spirit, and NOMAD refers to a wandering people. The design, which conforms to the shape of the foot, is based on the "huarache," a sandal that the Rarámuri, an indigenous people of northwestern Mexico, have worn since ancient times. Living as pastoral nomads under isolated geographic conditions, the Rarámuri are said to have developed running techniques and stamina for hunting prey; instead of shoes, they run long distances in simple sandals made with discarded tire rubber as outsoles and cords wrapped around the foot. In recent years, trail-running sandals inspired by the huarache have even appeared for running up and down mountains, drawing attention as items that draw out the body's innate capabilities in the act of "running," an activity long thought to require high-tech footwear.
A rope sandal that covers the instep and supports the heel. The rope is softer against the skin than it looks, flexing with the foot's movement as you walk, making these sandals suitable for everything from a stroll to shopping to the outdoors. Made using a special manufacturing method with no stitching at all—just a heated iron and adhesive to bond the pieces together—they gain extra strength and water resistance, and one of their best features is how easy they are to clean: just rinse away any dirt with water. They're especially recommended for anyone bothered by the stickiness of sweat or seawater. Despite their open, airy feel, the instep is held firmly in place, so your feet won't tire even after walking for long periods, and since they take up little storage space, they're the perfect travel companion.
If you answered E, we recommend SUICOKE.
SUICOKE's defining feature is its combination of walkable safety and refined design. In pursuit of the durability and safety needed for long-term wear, the brand developed its own original footbed, resulting in sport sandals with an outstanding design that stands apart from the crowd, while also placing strong emphasis on ease of walking and functionality.
SUICOKE succeeded in getting the global company Vibram to collaborate on the development of an original footbed, and has continued to evolve as a brand while making sandals for over a decade since its founding. There are several kinds of sport sandals out there, but SUICOKE stands out among them for its refined, product-focused design, offering sport sandals with a range of impressions from sporty to feminine. Non-slip outsoles, secure hook-and-loop straps, and cushioning that reduces the strain of walking all come together in sandals you can move around in as lightly and easily as sneakers.
▲ SUICOKE Sports Sandal COKO BEIGE
Among SUICOKE's lineup, the COKO series stands out for its feminine, refined impression as a sports sandal. Rather than a simple sports sandal, it's popular for its stylishness that lets you incorporate it into everyday city walking, making it a sandal you can happily wear from outdoor activities to casual outings. The footbed has a raised shape that follows the contours of the foot, creating a pleasant feeling with every step. With less coverage over the foot and an extremely light wearing feel, it offers an open, breezy sensation—almost like wearing a beach sandal. SUICOKE also offers a wide range of other styles, from feminine series with ribbon-like straps to more standard sports sandal designs that men can wear as well.
For F, we recommend 【NICOLAS LAINAS】.
NICOLAS LAINAS's greatest feature is the suppleness of its materials and its open, breezy wearing feel. The relaxed comfort that matches its appearance transforms your footwear into something healthy and refreshing for a casual weekend outing.
NICOLAS LAINAS operates on the belief that happy makers create happy shoes for the people who wear them, placing great importance on stabilizing the lives of its employees and crafting products with deep consideration for people and the planet. When you touch these products, which seem to embody that gentleness, you can't help but want to stroke them with your hand. It's no wonder—the parts that touch your feet are made using eco-friendly recycled leather along with the finest calfskin leather from Greece and Italy. Unlike vinyl beach sandals whose straps eventually snap, these leather sandals can be worn for many years, making them highly cost-effective. Even once they've become too worn for going out and are no longer suitable for outings after long, loving use, you can still wear them casually on your balcony or in your garden, enjoying life with a beach sandal that was never meant to be disposable.
This sense of luxury, so distinct from vinyl sandals, is precisely the appeal of these thong sandals. The extremely smooth, skin-hugging texture of the moist leather feels wonderful, and wearing them even in the sweltering midsummer heat gives you a vacation feeling, as if you're walking under sunlight streaming brightly through palm trees. These sandals satisfy the greedy wish to keep the open, breezy feeling of your feet on precious days off while still wanting a polished look. They have no cushioning, but the lack of a heel makes them easy to walk in, and they're a sandal brand we recommend for finishing off a light, breezy summer outfit.
For G, we recommend 【TOKYOSANDAL】.
TOKYOSANDAL's greatest feature is its work-boot-like sturdiness and the fact that you can keep wearing it while having it repaired. You can enjoy the solid leather texture typical of a sandal made by a boot factory.
Originating in Japan, TOKYOSANDAL prides itself on a domestically made fit tailored to Japanese feet. One of the joys of wearing leather sandals is breaking them in through repeated wear so they conform to the shape of your foot, but as with any footwear, the soles wear down over time with long use. Since sandals are easy to replace, it's tempting to simply give up and think you'll buy a new pair next year—but it would be such a waste to part with leather that has finally molded itself to your feet. That's why TOKYOSANDAL sandals are made using a construction method that allows for full sole replacement. Built with the stitchdown construction also used in leather shoes, they are not only light and flexible for easy wearing, but also designed so you can enjoy the leather's aging to the fullest by having the soles repaired and wearing them for years to come.
This leather sandal is remarkably reassuring thanks to its thick, sturdy bend leather. Its shape has been pursued from the perspectives of ergonomics and podiatric medicine, with careful attention paid to ease of walking. The heel area is hollowed into a bowl shape, while the arch is raised to follow the curve of the foot's instep, achieving a fit that hugs the foot closely. Even though it's a sandal, it isn't made with a simplified construction—durability and comfort have been pursued through a careful process that takes time and effort. It feels firm and stiff when you first start wearing it, but as with the appeal of leather in general, it's a sandal you can enjoy breaking in to the shape of your own foot over time.
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