4 Tips For Entering Open-Toe Sandal Season Like A True Gent

If you’re not entirely sold on the idea of going full exposure, the humble mule, which has been embraced by stylish-yet-chilled men the world over (see: Seth Rogen) bridges the gap perfectly between a closed-toe aesthetic and the kind of slip-on comfort that’s beach-appropriate. Birkenstock Boston sandals are our pick for those not quite ready to bare all. 

Once upon a time, socks and slides were a pairing you’d only see in an NBA locker room. But things have changed, and it’s now somehow fashionable to pair socks and slides with just about every outfit imaginable. Justin Bieber, in particular, is the king of the sock/sandal combo.

A winter of pounding around in sneakers and years of baking tarmac before that can lead to some seriously weather-beaten looking feet emerging each summer, but it absolutely doesn’t have to be that way. Break out the pumice stone, get on top of those cracked heels, and nourish your soles with a foot balm and you’ll emerge into the sunshine feeling like a changed man.

As we said before, the fusion of high fashion and resort wear has made the Amalfi aesthetic cool again, and that means billowy pants, linen shirts and leather sandals are very much a vibe going into summer 2021. Getting a pair of neutral leather sandals to suit those occasions where more formal footwear is appropriate is your key to nailing summer chic. Woven huarache sandals are a safe bet, but a fresh pair of Birkenstock Arizona sandals could look just as elevated in the right setting. 

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