Another summer, another quest for the ideal pair of men's sandals for my feet to don. I rarely wear anything open-toed when in New York City, where I live, on account of the filth. But, travel being my vocation, I often get the opportunity to let my hooves breathe in warmer climes. Having failed to find anything that really made my heart sing last year, I entered this season uncertain. My trusty, functional Tevas remained perfect for the beach and in most casual settings, but could it be that I would go on without something sleeker, more chic? Would I ever be able to wear a sandal, I wondered, out to a nice dinner?
The answer, I can now report, is yes. Which sandals those are, you’ll have to read on to find out. Gathered below are sandals that I own and sandals that I would own were money and closet space not considerations. There are casual sandals, for walks in the park on hot days, and dressier sandals appropriate for fine dining. There are sandals with grip for waterfall hikes, and ones with which you can easily traipse the sand.
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I still love a good pair of fisherman sandals—the twins behind The Row and their taste for utility refined are to thank, although I have omitted their piece as it is now sold out. The Olsens and their wares stand outside of many a price point anyway, however, and as life goes on fashion must find a way. I myself have taken to this dupe from Vagabond, but Mephisto also has a pair at a reasonable price point. In terms of other casual styles, there’s always the trusty Birkenstock, while I have grown increasingly attentive to the striking color-mixing and patterns of the brand Suicoke—there are many options beyond the two I’ve pulled here.
For life’s more formal occasions, some might recommend that you put your feet away entirely. This need not be. While flip flops and the like certainly have no place at a nice dinner or a formal beach wedding, the lustrous leather pieces put out by brands at all price points bring luxury to the table without closing the toe. The aforementioned fisherman sandal can step up to the plate here as seen with Josef Seibel’s nearly-closed sandal. Slides also suit—Vince Camuto’s offerings at DSW are the most low-key. For the boldest: vegetable-tanned leather, hand-cut and hand-woven in Mexico to an all-but-closed genuine huarache, composes Yuketen’s Cruz sandal.
I crossed Crete in Hurricane Verge Tevas two summers ago. I hiked in them and swam in them and climbed all over the place and not once did my ankles roll nor sprain nor break—they’re light and waterproof, easy to travel with and sleek enough to wear to town in a pinch. Tevas wrap around your foot like a
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