The huarache style has wormed its way onto men’s feet in recent summers, and for good reason: the leather-strapped style looks more dressed up than a sneaker or open-toed sandal, but it’s still cool enough to beat the heat. Nisolo’s attempt gets everything right: a sustainably derived construction, handwoven design, water-resistant leather and loads of class.If you’ve scrolled through Instagram, Twitter or TikTok recently, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the Birkenstock Boston on the feet of influencers and style gurus alike. The German clog style has caught fire in recent months and makes for a decidedly excellent slip-on for all your summer ‘fits. If you’re looking to level-up your summer style, this is your shoe — just avoid the thick leather styles if you want to stay cool.Yes, technically boat shoes do have laces, but for the sake of practicality and the unmatched versatility of the style, we’ll let it slide, since no one has ever actually untied the laces on them. As far as one of our top picks goes, we have to highlight the L.L. Bean Boat Mocs. Modeled after archival ’70s styles, the hand-sewn leather shoe features a canoe moc construction that we can’t get enough off.We don’t need to explain the appeal of Vans. You know them, you love them, and for their mix of affordably, easy-wear and unrivaled clout, the Skate Slip-On remains our preferred slip-on sneaker of choice. Get an all white pair, and beat the hell out of ’em, please.Sperry x Brooks Brothers sounds like something out of a JFK fanboy wet dream, but we’re happy to report that the nautical-themed A/O Cup boat shoe actually has some serious sea legs. Dressed down from the typical boat shoe style and dressed up in a primo suede, they’re a great should for virtually every chino-accompanied endeavor.Crocs may not be the sexiest shoe out there, but from a purely practical standpoint, they’re the unequivocal slip-on champion, especially when it comes to sultry summer days. Their ultralight outer is perforated for increased airflow, and the foam sole is springy, even after a full day at the pool. If you can find us another shoe that ticks all the summer slip-on requirements and costs a measly $29, we’re all ears. But until then, we’re sticking with Crocs.You’d think that Vans would be a shoe-in for InsideHook’s Most Coveted slip-on sneakers award, but we find the SeaVees Hawthorne to be an equally blustery number — we’ll chalk it up to the cotton poplin upper, which can take quite a beating for all its breathability.You see a pair of grandma gardening shoes. We see the hottest pair of kicks since Nike Dunks. Get ahead of the curb and grab a pair of upstate-based Gardenheir’s Recycled Garden Clogs…while they’re still around.Speaking of hype, the Merrell Hydro Moc hasn’t gone anywhere, and if you haven’t ditched the Jordans for a more sensible summer shoe, maybe now is the moment. After all, perforated EVA and a futuristic feel don’t come often. We will suggest that 99.99% of the time, you should not be wearing slip-ons (especially open-backed slip-ons) to any sort of formal wedding. Our Legacy’s Camion Mule, the bastardized brother of the
famed Camion Boot, proves exception to the rule, with their dainty black leather polish and ooze of sophistication.The perfect European holiday shoe doesn’t exis-.So you can’t bear to part with your beloved sneakers — you’re in luck. Nike’s new FlyEase tech, a revolutionary design specifically crafted with disabled folk in mind, is fully lace and hands-free, despite looking like any other hot new sneaker from the Swoosh.
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