Avarca Menorquina (menorcan style) sandals - does the heel strap stay in place?

[IndiaPlace]

Really fancy a pair for the summer, but worried I'll be annoyed by the heel strap slipping?

The style works well on my feet - secure when on, but easy to slip off when I want. However I find this style much better for ambling about casually than longer walks because they aren't very supportive and don't have a lot of room to spread toes.

Love mine (all from Solillas if it makes a difference). Heal strap has enough structure to stay in place and I’ve done a good few thousand steps in a day.

I'm on my second pair. The first pair lasted four years and are still ok - just a bit looser than I'd like. I've got the wedge style as I don't like completely flat shoes and I can walk for miles in them.

Mine have definitely loosened with time to the point they slip off now.

Yes, but buy snug as they do give a bit over time. I love mine. Try TKmaxx, they're usually about £16 a pair.

Proper ones do. I've had some next copies and some palmaira ones...only the latter stayed put.

As PPs suggest, yes the heel straps do stay on, and they are very comfortable, especially if you have the option of the slightly thicker sole.

Which brands would you recommend, those who have had comfy ones?

I bought mine from Varca. The pair I've just bought cost £68 but if they last as long as the previous pair then that works out at £17 per year for practically daily summer wear for 4 years.

Mine do, but they do get a bit looser over time. I buy the Palmairas ones, but they aren't the cheapest.

I bought some Avarcas in Menorca and the woman in the shop advised me to buy a close/snug fit as they stretched quickly. TK Maxx does them as PP mentioned.

I bought Avarcas in Spain. The strap definitely stays up and I really liked that they covered your toes/bunions. But they are very flat and leather inner got rough under the sole of my foot and uncomfortable.

But that was after 4 years and hundreds of miles so not bad! I'd definitely repurchase.

I've never tried them but my mum always wears them and has had a few pairs. They must be quite good.

TKMaxx currently have a range of sizes and colours, online in the sale...might just treat myself!