Birkenstock Mayari 1029726 Toe-Loop Sandal in Sandcastle

The Birkenstock Mayari sandal in Sandcastle is a flat, criss-cross strap sandal with a toe loop, made for easy everyday wear through the warmer months. This version, style 1029726, comes in a soft sandy beige that sits happily alongside most of your summer wardrobe.

Materials and comfort

The upper is Birko-Flor, Birkenstock's own synthetic material: lightweight, smooth to the touch and very low-maintenance. The underside of the straps is lined with soft fleece, so they feel gentle against the skin. Underfoot you get the contoured cork-latex footbed with a suede lining, which gradually moulds to the shape of your foot the more you wear it. The EVA sole keeps the whole sandal light and cushions your step on long walks along the promenade or around town.

Fit

Two straps, each with its own metal pin buckle, let you fine-tune the fit: one across the instep and one that wraps over the foot to the toe loop. That makes it easy to get a secure fit whether your feet are slim or a little wider. It's backless, so it slips on and off in seconds, while the toe loop keeps your foot steady without you having to grip.

How to wear it

Sandcastle works beautifully with straight-leg or cropped jeans, linen dresses, midi skirts and white trousers. It's the kind of sandal you can wear to the office in summer, for the weekly shop, on holiday or for a day at the beach that rolls into drinks on a terrace. The gold-tone buckles make it look a touch smarter than a typical beach sandal.