Sandals are one of the trickiest things for men to get right. The best ones have the right mix of detail without being overcomplicated by an excessive amount of straps or buckles, or aggressive logos that will transform you into a fashion-victim. When the dog days of summer hit, and you need something dressier than a flip-flop, you’ll be happy you filled this wardrobe gap. In considering what sandals to buy, there are a few key things to keep in mind:
1) Skin tone: a very dark brown or black sandal can look stark against fair skin, so make sure to pick a tone that flatters you. My edit above has a nice range of browns to blacks to denim/other fabrics.
2) Your belt color: what color will you wear most often this summer? If it’s brown, get a similar tone sandal; same goes for black.
3) How many: if your closet and budget allow, you may want a couple of options to work with the bulk of your wardrobe. With more than one option, you can also play with a patterned sandal with colors that work with the rest of your outfit. These from Bode have navy in them which makes them very wearable.
Click here or the image above for my Rath-approved picks this season, and don’t forget to clean up those toenails before slipping them on!