Trending Shoes for Men This Summer — UAE Style Guide
Summer in the UAE asks a lot of your shoes: breathable enough for the heat, smart enough for the office or dinner, and comfortable enough to actually wear all day. Here are the styles worth having this season — and how to wear them.
The espadrille, back for good
The espadrille has moved well beyond the beach. Toni Pons builds them with a natural jute sole and canvas or suede uppers, which is exactly why they work in this climate: they breathe, they're light, and they don't look like holiday shoes. Wear canvas espadrilles with chino shorts and a linen shirt for weekends, or suede in a darker tone with tailored trousers for smart-casual evenings.
Menorcan sandals (avarcas) for men
Castell Menorca has been making avarcas since 1985 — leather sandals originally worn by Menorcan farmers, now a Mediterranean summer staple. The leather softens and molds to your foot with wear, and the recycled rubber sole handles pavement better than a flip-flop ever will. Black or brown pairs work with everything from shorts to linen trousers.
Leather slip-ons for the office
If you need something that works indoors and in 40-degree heat outside, a leather slip-on or loafer in a light shade is the answer. Look for unlined or minimally-lined styles — they are noticeably cooler than a structured dress shoe.
All three styles are handmade in Spain and available at Uris — online with free UAE delivery over AED 300, or try them on at our stores in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
