Men's pantolettes: an overview of the types and manufacturers
Open men's shoes in a hot summer give their owner not only comfort, but also health, because even light closed products, reacting with sweat, negatively affect the condition of the skin of the legs, irritate the dermis, and make them experience unpleasant sensations. One of the popular types of men's footwear is the pantolette. And even if this summer does not please with warmth, then open men's slippers will come in handy when traveling on vacation.
Peculiarities
In pantolets, men's legs can enjoy complete freedom and fresh air. The lightweight construction allows this type of shoe to be worn on long walks.
Some people confuse pantolettes and slippers. There are certainly some similarities, but the flip-flops are equipped with an upper bridge passing through the middle of the foot above the toes, and pantolets have straps that are attached closer to the heel on the sides of the foot, and in front are connected into one strap that passes between two toes.
In fact, pantolets can be called a type of slippers.
Views
Men's summer shoes can be classified according to their purpose.
- Beach. For going to the beach, it is recommended to choose foam flip flops, as this material does not absorb water and provokes perspiration in hot weather. You can also buy shoes made of cork, such pantolets are good for their strength and resistance to sharp objects, that is, glasses scattered in the sand will not damage the skin of the owner of such shoes. Another popular option is the silicone beach slippers for men.
- For the pool. For visiting the pool, it is recommended to give preference to rubber or silicone slippers, as they have anti-slip properties.
- Orthopedic. Designed for men with orthopedic health problems. In the production of such models, natural raw materials are used, as well as an instep support and shock-absorbing parts.
To make orthopedic pantolets ideally comfortable and perfectly perform basic functions, it is recommended to order them according to individual sizes and taking into account the shape of bone deformities.
- For shower... This type of men's shoe is distinguished by the presence of bristles inside, and in the heel zone there is a piece of pumice. These are special slippers for performing hygiene procedures, they are attached to the bottom of the bath or shower tray, gel is poured into them, then the feet are cleaned.
- Sports... Special men's models for sports have a dense sole, and the upper structure holds the foot well. Most models are equipped with a trailed back strap for an even more secure fit of the foot.
Brands
When choosing men's pantolets, pay attention to the products of the following manufacturers.
Adidas
This manufacturer every year more and more surprises its fans with improved models and a wide variety of all types of men's and women's shoes. The range of men's pantolets includes several dozen varieties, which differ from each other in materials of manufacture, design features, and shape.
As a rule, men's options have a laconic, strict design, limited by a logo or branded stripes. Mostly used as sports shoes or beach shoes.
Belwest
This manufacturer is valued for the quality of workmanship, due to the injection, glue and side stitching methods of attaching the sole to the upper of the shoe. The production uses high quality raw materials. Pantolettes are mainly made of genuine leather, and rubber can be used for the sole. The shoe line includes both compact pieces and large-sized models.The general size range is from 34 to 48.
Belwest men's pantolettes differ in their fullness, oriented to both narrow and wide feet.
The design and colors of models for men are quite unified and will be appreciated by lovers of comfort and functionality.
Fellini
Luxury footwear from Italy offers a wide variety of men's leather pantolets. The sole of the products is made of rubber. Each model demonstrates the novelty of leather texture and stylish design.
The production uses high-quality fittings, and the manufacturer also boasts a rich color range of its products, although, as a rule, most men still prefer black and brown options.
Turkish models
These are budget items for men who do not use open shoes so often and generally consider overpaying for leather products inappropriate. Multicolored pantolets from Turkey are made of artificial leather or rubber. This material is somewhat less comfortable for the legs, however, such models are more profitable if a man is chosen at sea a couple of times a year.
The advantage of pantolets is their general availability - Turkish slippers can be easily found in any shoe department, in the market or in an online store. Despite stereotypes, Turkish footwear products have come a long way in recent years from all points of view - assortment, design and quality.
A review of the Adidas Adizero Slide 2 SC men's pantolets awaits you further.
