Summer shoe

[Xiaogou]

I need some advice on shoes for the summer (casual wardrobe). On non-work days, I generally wear polo, burberry, lacoste short sleeve shirts along with chino's (generally polo) or that type of pant--sometimes long or short.

I really like wearing sandals or flip-flops in the summer. After multiple surgeries, I can no longer do this. What lace-up shoe do you recommend?

TIA for the help.

 

[DocHolliday]

Dirty bucks, desert boots

 

[Tarmac]

I got my chukkas lined up, 3 different flavors.

 

[holymadness]

What exactly makes a chukka a summer shoe? Its informality? Its historical associations with tramping around in the desert?

Let me put it this way: what would prevent a regular brown leather bal or a brown suede double monk from being a summer shoe?

 

[Xiaogou]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

Dirty bucks, desert boots

What about with shorts? Can't do boots! Maybe boat shoes...

 

[bonobono_k]

In summer, boat shoe or penny loafer or toms shoe?

 

[Modernist]

I like loafers in the summer. I have something like this (not quite as expensive though - that is a picture of John Lobb Edward):

Also yellowish tan oxford brogues seem to work for me. I wear either pair with invisible socks for a sockless look.

 

[JayJay]

I often wear dark brown or navy boat shoes with shorts and chinos.

 

[korce]

Originally Posted by Xiaogou

What about with shorts? Can't do boots! Maybe boat shoes...

I think Clarks Desert Boots look just fine with shorts (if you go sockless)

 

[Biggskip]

Brown Suede Penny Loafer. Works with chinos of all colors, and even shorts if you wear them w/o socks.

 

[AscotMcPocketsquare]

topsiders and driving shoes

 

[porcelain monkey]

LL Bean Blucher Mocs

 

[grimslade]

The JL Edward is dreamy.

 

[Dashing1]

Casual white bucks (crepe sole) sans socks.

 

[BastiaanB]

Maybe something like this ?