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\t\t\t\tIt’s summertime in the United States and while the heat may lead you to default to sandals and the like, there are many stylish options which will keep you looking good while keeping your feet cool.\u00a0 As we noted when discussing dress shoes<\/a>, it’s important for a Gent to have solid choices to always look and feel his best, and that should be the case in every season.<\/p>\n

Slip-On Shoes<\/h4>\n

Gents like sandals for the ease of use.\u00a0 No socks and easily put on and off.\u00a0 This has led to a rise in the slip on shoe, which has some of the same ease of a sandal, while also covering up your toes in case you haven’t come into one of our clubs for a foot repair<\/a> lately!\u00a0 Slip-ons are more laid-back and breathable than a sneaker.\u00a0 You’ll find some excellent selections from Toms, Vans, and Sperry, though J. Crew has a seersucker edition and even Nike has gotten in on the style<\/a> as of late.<\/p>\n

Fashion Sneakers<\/h4>\n

This category has really grown as of late.\u00a0 Originally the domain of the canvas-clad Converse and Vans crowd, more and more brands have released their own version of the “too dressy to exercise in but not too dressy to be serious” sneaker.\u00a0 There’s even some crossover happening as with the recently released Gary Vaynerchuk K-Swiss “Clouds and Dirt” sneaker<\/a> aimed at entrepreneurs.\u00a0 He’s aiming to create a long tail for his products, with a kids version just added<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Espadrilles<\/h4>\n

Espa-what?\u00a0 These casual shoes have been in existence in Europe since 1322, when it was first called by this name, which comes from a French adaptation of a Catalan word referring to shoes made of esparto, which is a tough Mediterranean grass used for making rope.\u00a0 These shoes usually have a canvas or cotton upper while the sole is made of rope, the defining mark of a pair of espadrilles.\u00a0 Sperry and Toms offer some great espadrilles, though you can get high end offerings from the likes of Burberry and Tom Ford if you’re trying to make a statement, which makes sense when you’re wearing casual shoes that have been in style for more than 700 years.<\/p>\n

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Loafers and Boat Shoes<\/h4>\n

Once worn by those who were often around boats, these types of shoes have only become more popular with time. Boat shoes have rubber outsoles that have been razor-cut to give better traction on wet surfaces (like you’ll find on a boat) and are usually white or tan so as to avoid marking boat decks.\u00a0 They are made with unlined leather to facilitate quicker drying when they get wet.\u00a0 Loafers, on the other hand, can be made of any material, and have leather or rubber outsoles (or some synthetic combination) without a particular color preference.\u00a0 Loafers often have a slightly elevated heel as well.<\/p>\n

As with slip-on shoes, both of these types of summer shoes are often worn without socks, though some may opt to wear the sock liners that has become very popular with fashion sneakers.\u00a0 These socks are usually designed to be more breathable and are cut so as to be not visible when wearing a low-cut shoe.\u00a0 Timberland, Under Armor, and Polo by Ralph Lauren all offer excellent options.<\/p>\n

Do you have a favorite summer shoe?\u00a0 Share it with us in the comments below to receive a free upgrade on your next hair service – from 3-course to 5-course or from 5-course to 7-course.<\/em>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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