Ideal footwear for the summer
 

Since summer is at our doors, and I didn't want to dig out the old sandals thread from last year, what's your ideal footwear to protect your stinking feet from a bee attack?

i love converse

chucks are horrible for your feet.

i'd say try some slip-on vans, but they're just as bad for your feet as chucks.

personally, i wear nike dunks and they keep my feet cool and unsmelly.

I used to believe in Converse, and I like how they look, but yeah, if you do much padding around at all on pavement, they start to hurt your feet. I need to invest in some lightweight New Balance or Merrils or something like that this year. A light running shoe with some cushioning would be good for casual summer wear.

For work I like to go with Borns, a soft leather oxford.

The first person who says "crocs" must surrender board membership and password.

I don't really have a preference for footwear on guys, though I blanketly HATE all chunky gym shoes.





Large footwear of any kind is usually obscene, unless they're for practical purposes (e.g. hiking). I'm a footwear minimalist, and walking around in rubberized snowshoes simply isn't necessary.

*Edit: This does not include flashy leather "rock" footwear, like zippered or clasped boots. Those are entirely acceptable on the right person, and even highly encouraged.

You mean space age trainers? Arrrghh!!!

maybe i'll buy some yellow onitsuka tiger shoes like the ones from kill bill they would be comfy and amzingly crazy

Oh, come on. That's a little drastic, isn't it?

Well, thank god.
I have to say that these shoes suck for summer, but most men's "summer" shoes are godawful anyway.

Such a rebel you are, really such rebel.

The atrociousness and ubiquitous nature of these abominations call for drastic measures. Seriously, something needs to be done about this.
I will make exceptions for gardeners and line cooks, but fucking a.

Uhh, I have really bad luck when it comes to footwear. Any advice?

What does tha mean, Buzzo? Do you walk around barefoot?

Go neanderthal, wear nothing on your feet.

They are pretty bad.

You know what I hate? Flip flops. What is the deal with flip flops.

My loathing of flip flops is well-documented.

Californians love their flip flops. But I detest them, like I do with most Californians.