ETI List The 5 Best Sandals For Men to Wear During The Summer

It’s summer. It’s hot. It’s sweaty. There will be no Chelsea boots or suede Oxfords. There just won’t. Not in this weather. Well, unless you’re prepared for some serious foot sweat and stink.

Instead, summer is a time for breathable comfort. Though this can happen with a good pair of boat shoes or slip-ons, they’re not always realistic for the pool or the beach. There comes a time when you just have to break out the sandals, no matter how anyone may feel about seeing your feet.

This doesn’t mean that socks and sandals or straight-up flip-flops are ever quite acceptable, but it does mean that if you’re going to shed the socks, you should have the right footwear at the ready.

These five sandals are all cool, comfortable, and summer-ready, so you no longer have to sweat or stink and can focus on making this your best season yet.

1 Birkenstock Essentials Waterproof Slide Sandal

NORDSTROM

$39.95

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When you think of sandals, there’s a high chance you immediately think of the classic, vintage Birkenstocks. These aren’t the usual suede fabric, but instead a practical, beach-friendly waterproof material – and in a modern color.

2 Nike Benassi Slide

NIKE

$25.00

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And of course, where would the male species be without Nike slides? Quite frankly, they’re some of the most comfortable sandals on the market and just about as easy and low-maintenance as a pair of shoes can get.

3 Brandblack Reza Suede Slide

NORDSTROM RACK

$19.97

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If you’re hoping to slip on some sandals that don’t compromise your style game, these will be your new go-to pair. Burgundy is a modern-day neutral and suede ups the comfort level to near slipper status.

4 Calvin Klein Vincenzo Slides

MACY’S

$39.00

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Calvin Klein is known for many things (including jeans, underwear, and Marky Mark) but “my Calvins” doesn’t always have to mean your favorite pair of underwear. Instead, it could refer to these, which just so happen to be your future favorite pair of summer shoes.

5 Birkenstock Arizona Slide Sandal

NORDSTROM

$99.95

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When all else fails, the good old classic Birkenstocks will always pull through. These comfortable, ultra-soft slides are the definition of summertime. Their only downfall? The inevitable, weird sandal tan lines.

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