Here's the honest problem with most birthday gifts: they look good for a day and get used maybe twice. Footwear is different. If the comfort is right, it becomes part of someone's daily routine within a week, and that's what makes it a gift people actually remember you for.
We started Trekiva in 2024 with a narrow focus: EVA-sole, cushioned-footbed comfort footwear, sandals, clogs, sliders, and slippers, priced so a good gift doesn't need to be a big-budget decision. In a short time, we've shipped 5,000+ pairs across India and now sell through our own Shopify store as well as Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Ajio, and IndiaMart. We're not a general shoe brand trying to cover every category; comfort footwear is the only thing we make, which is also why this guide sticks to what we actually know works as a gift.
Everything below is built around our real range: sandals, clogs, sliders, and slippers, priced between ₹399 to ₹999, all with EVA soles, cushioned footbeds, and anti-skid grip.
For a younger guy, a nephew, a teenage cousin, a younger brother, the gift needs to survive daily wear without feeling like a "practical" present.
- Sliders (₹399 to ₹599) in bold colours are the easiest win, grabbed for the gym, the pool, or just lounging, and priced low enough to gift alongside something else
- Sandals work well if he's more outdoors/active, thanks to the anti-skid sole for grip on uneven ground
At this price point, you can genuinely gift two pairs (say, sliders + sandals) and still stay well under ₹1,200 combined.
Shop Sliders → | Sandals →
The right pick depends on how he actually spends his day, not on what looks impressive wrapped up.
- On his feet a lot (retail, field work, long shifts): our cushioned-footbed sandals are built for exactly this; the EVA sole absorbs impact through a full day of standing or walking
- Mostly home / low-maintenance guy: clogs, slip on, no laces, no fuss
- Unsure of his exact size or style: sliders, since the fit is naturally more forgiving than a structured sandal
Every pair we make uses the same core comfort tech, EVA sole, cushioned footbed, anti-skid grip, so whichever style you pick, the comfort factor doesn't change, only the use-case does.
Browse Men's Comfort Footwear →
This is where our newest launch actually matters. If your husband is on his feet all day, commuting, standing at work, or he's mentioned foot or heel discomfort, our new OrthoCore+ ortho slipper is genuinely a different gift, not just another slipper. It's built with orthopedic support in the footbed specifically for people who need more than standard cushioning.
- OrthoCore+: if he's ever complained about tired feet, heel pain, or standing fatigue by evening
- Clogs: if comfort is the goal but there's no specific foot issue, an easy daily-wear gift
- Sandals: if he's active on weekends and needs grip + support outdoors
Pair it with a short note about why you picked it (e.g., "saw you rubbing your feet after work last week"). With a gift this practical, the thoughtfulness has to come from you, not the packaging.
Check out OrthoCore+ Ortho Slippers →
Brothers are easy to know well and easy to under-shop for; the gift usually needs to match his actual daily habits rather than a generic "guy gift."
- Student / early-career brother: sliders or sandals in a colour he'd actually pick himself
- Working brother, especially if he commutes or stands a lot: sandals with the cushioned footbed
- Fitness-focused brother: sliders for recovery days between workouts, easy on-off between sets
Since most of our range sits between ₹399 and ₹899, this is also a low-risk "just because" gift, not one that needs a big occasion to justify it.
Explore Full Men's Range →
Out of everything we make, OrthoCore+ is the one product we'd specifically point you toward for a father's birthday. As feet age, standard footwear often isn't enough. This is the exact gap OrthoCore+ is designed for, with orthopedic footbed support built in rather than added as an afterthought.
- OrthoCore+ ortho slippers: the strongest pick if he's ever mentioned foot pain, standing fatigue, or simply prefers extra cushioning
- Clogs: if he's more of a "sit in the garden, potter around the house" type, easy slip-on comfort without needing to bend down
- Sandals: if he's still active and out and about often
A well-chosen comfort slipper is one of those gifts a father will actually use every single day for months, which is rare for a birthday gift in this price range.
Shop OrthoCore+ Slipper →
We don't make a women-specific line, but our clogs, sliders, and slippers are unisex by design, and honestly, that's exactly the category that tends to get gifted to women anyway, for one simple reason: comfort footwear at home doesn't need to be gendered to be appreciated.
- Clogs: for a mother, wife, or colleague who wants something easy to slip on around the house or kitchen
- Slippers: simple, practical, and genuinely one of the most-used gift categories for women who prioritise comfort over occasion styling
- Sliders: for anyone who's active, post-yoga, post-gym, or just quick errands
If you want the gift to feel more personal (not just "practical"), pair it with a small note. The unisex sizing does mean you're less likely to get the fit wrong, which takes one guessing game off your plate.
Browse Clogs & Slippers (Unisex) →
- Sister who's mostly at home / WFH: clogs or slippers for all-day indoor comfort
- Active / gym-going sister: sliders for between workouts
- Sister who already has "everything": OrthoCore+ if she's ever mentioned foot or heel discomfort, it's a genuinely different gift from typical slippers, not just another pair
Shop Sliders & Slippers →
We'll be upfront: we make comfort footwear, so naturally we're pointing you toward it. But here's what backs that up:
- Since 2024, we've focused on exactly one thing, EVA-sole, cushioned-footbed comfort footwear, rather than spreading across every shoe category
- 5,000+ pairs shipped across India through our own Shopify store and marketplace listings on Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Ajio, and IndiaMart
- Every pair, sandals, clogs, sliders, slippers, and OrthoCore+, uses the same core comfort tech: EVA sole, cushioned footbed, anti-skid grip
- 7-day easy return and exchange, so a wrong size doesn't turn a good gift into a bad experience
We're a D2C online brand, which is also why pricing stays low (₹399 to ₹999): no retail markup sitting between our factory and your gift.
For a younger guy, a nephew, a teenage cousin, a younger brother, the gift needs to survive daily wear without feeling like a "practical" present.
- Sliders (₹399 to ₹599) in bold colours are the easiest win, grabbed for the gym, the pool, or just lounging, and priced low enough to gift alongside something else
- Sandals work well if he's more outdoors/active, thanks to the anti-skid sole for grip on uneven ground
At this price point, you can genuinely gift two pairs (say, sliders + sandals) and still stay well under ₹1,200 combined.
Shop Sliders → | Sandals →
The right pick depends on how he actually spends his day, not on what looks impressive wrapped up.
- On his feet a lot (retail, field work, long shifts): our cushioned-footbed sandals are built for exactly this; the EVA sole absorbs impact through a full day of standing or walking
- Mostly home / low-maintenance guy: clogs, slip on, no laces, no fuss
- Unsure of his exact size or style: sliders, since the fit is naturally more forgiving than a structured sandal
Every pair we make uses the same core comfort tech, EVA sole, cushioned footbed, anti-skid grip, so whichever style you pick, the comfort factor doesn't change, only the use-case does.
Browse Men's Comfort Footwear →
This is where our newest launch actually matters. If your husband is on his feet all day, commuting, standing at work, or he's mentioned foot or heel discomfort, our new OrthoCore+ ortho slipper is genuinely a different gift, not just another slipper. It's built with orthopedic support in the footbed specifically for people who need more than standard cushioning.
- OrthoCore+: if he's ever complained about tired feet, heel pain, or standing fatigue by evening
- Clogs: if comfort is the goal but there's no specific foot issue, an easy daily-wear gift
- Sandals: if he's active on weekends and needs grip + support outdoors
Pair it with a short note about why you picked it (e.g., "saw you rubbing your feet after work last week"). With a gift this practical, the thoughtfulness has to come from you, not the packaging.
Check out OrthoCore+ Ortho Slippers →
Brothers are easy to know well and easy to under-shop for; the gift usually needs to match his actual daily habits rather than a generic "guy gift."
- Student / early-career brother: sliders or sandals in a colour he'd actually pick himself
- Working brother, especially if he commutes or stands a lot: sandals with the cushioned footbed
- Fitness-focused brother: sliders for recovery days between workouts, easy on-off between sets
Since most of our range sits between ₹399 and ₹899, this is also a low-risk "just because" gift, not one that needs a big occasion to justify it.
Explore Full Men's Range →
Out of everything we make, OrthoCore+ is the one product we'd specifically point you toward for a father's birthday. As feet age, standard footwear often isn't enough. This is the exact gap OrthoCore+ is designed for, with orthopedic footbed support built in rather than added as an afterthought.
- OrthoCore+ ortho slippers: the strongest pick if he's ever mentioned foot pain, standing fatigue, or simply prefers extra cushioning
- Clogs: if he's more of a "sit in the garden, potter around the house" type, easy slip-on comfort without needing to bend down
- Sandals: if he's still active and out and about often
A well-chosen comfort slipper is one of those gifts a father will actually use every single day for months, which is rare for a birthday gift in this price range.
Shop OrthoCore+ Slipper →
We don't make a women-specific line, but our clogs, sliders, and slippers are unisex by design, and honestly, that's exactly the category that tends to get gifted to women anyway, for one simple reason: comfort footwear at home doesn't need to be gendered to be appreciated.
- Clogs: for a mother, wife, or colleague who wants something easy to slip on around the house or kitchen
- Slippers: simple, practical, and genuinely one of the most-used gift categories for women who prioritise comfort over occasion styling
- Sliders: for anyone who's active, post-yoga, post-gym, or just quick errands
If you want the gift to feel more personal (not just "practical"), pair it with a small note. The unisex sizing does mean you're less likely to get the fit wrong, which takes one guessing game off your plate.
Browse Clogs & Slippers (Unisex) →
- Sister who's mostly at home / WFH: clogs or slippers for all-day indoor comfort
- Active / gym-going sister: sliders for between workouts
- Sister who already has "everything": OrthoCore+ if she's ever mentioned foot or heel discomfort, it's a genuinely different gift from typical slippers, not just another pair
Shop Sliders & Slippers →
We'll be upfront: we make comfort footwear, so naturally we're pointing you toward it. But here's what backs that up:
- Since 2024, we've focused on exactly one thing, EVA-sole, cushioned-footbed comfort footwear, rather than spreading across every shoe category
- 5,000+ pairs shipped across India through our own Shopify store and marketplace listings on Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Ajio, and IndiaMart
- Every pair, sandals, clogs, sliders, slippers, and OrthoCore+, uses the same core comfort tech: EVA sole, cushioned footbed, anti-skid grip
- 7-day easy return and exchange, so a wrong size doesn't turn a good gift into a bad experience
We're a D2C online brand, which is also why pricing stays low (₹399 to ₹999): no retail markup sitting between our factory and your gift.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best birthday gift for a man if I don't know his exact shoe size?
Sliders are the safest bet. The open, adjustable fit is far more forgiving than a structured sandal, and ours start at just ₹399.
Is OrthoCore+ only for older people or people with foot problems?
No. While it's especially useful for anyone who stands a lot or has mentioned foot/heel fatigue, the orthopedic footbed support is genuinely more comfortable for daily wear at any age.
Are Trekiva clogs and sliders suitable as gifts for women?
Yes, our clogs, sliders, and slippers are unisex by design, making them a practical, well-fitting gift option for women as well as men.
What if the size doesn't fit after gifting?
We offer a 7-day easy return and exchange window, so a wrong size can be corrected without hassle.
Where can I buy Trekiva footwear besides your website?
We're also available on Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Ajio, and IndiaMart, in addition to our own Shopify store at trekiva.com.
