4 Sandals for Men’s Casual Summer Outfits

By Megan Collins | Last Updated: Jun 22 2022

Let’s set the scene. Maybe you’re still working from home. Maybe you’ve finally given in to SG HQ clobbering you over the head with our love of hippie-dippy Birkenstocks since this time last year.

Bottom line? You’re. Ready. For. Sandals.

Thankfully, there are plenty of stylish sandals for your toes to see some more sun this summer.

Believe it or not, men’s sandals can be dressed up enough to wear with a button-front shirt, and make an off-duty more fashionable (not just functional).

So you’re onboard with the idea of sandals, but you’ve got questions. Which sandals do I wear? And how do I wear them?

Also: What actually is a sandal?

This is important, so listen up. Sandals are way more than just flip flops and shower shoes!

Basically, sandals are defined as light, open shoes with straps or bands holding the sole to your foot.

Here’s the good news. When it comes to sandals for men’s casual summer outfits, you’ve got options.

Here’s the better news. We’re showing you our favorite men’s outfits to wear with sandals this summer.

Below, check out 4 men’s casual summer outfits with sandals:

Huarache sandals

sandals: Nisolo | shirt: Alex Mill | necklace: Miansai | jeans: Madewell

SG Says: This oh-so-cool sandal of Mexican heritage is another 2022 fave with Team SG.

The name “Huarache” derives from the Purépecha language term kwarachi, and directly translates into English as sandal (thank you Wikipedia!).

This style of sandal is perfect when you want your outfit to look and feel a bit more sophisticated and interesting.

Think: a “James Bond on vacation” kind of vibe.

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Slide sandals

sandals: Adidas | shirt: Abercrombie | pants: J.Crew

SG Says: Don’t be afraid to wear a slide sandal away from the neighborhood pool.

The cork pair above is a nice twist on the iconic Adidas Adilette slide, and you can wear them the same way. With shorts or casual pants all summer long.

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Hiking Sandals

sandals: Teva | shorts: Vuori | sweatshirt: Nike | hat: Club Monaco

SG Says: When it comes to form meeting function in a summer shoe, there’s not much better than a sandal you strap your feet into.

You get to wiggle your toes in the surf or the sand, while keeping the bottoms of your feet from the wear and tear of whatever you’re walking over. And there’s way less danger of rolling an ankle.

Teva is the OG when it comes to this style of hiking/go-everywhere sandal, and the pair above reminds me almost of a checkered Van.

They’re the perfect way to show you’re going for fashion, not necessarily function.

Sure, you could go more low-key in a neutral color like grey. Or, you could get even more wild (well, as wild as one gets with footwear) in bold colors and offbeat patterns.

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strap sandals

sandals: Freedom Moses | t-shirt: Old Navy | jeans: Bonobos

SG Says: Update the strap sandals look for 2022 by swapping neutral leather for a more hi-vis style.

Freedom Moses sandals are great for the fashionable styles and colors and for the price point. The pair above rings up at under $50!

They’re perfect if you want to let your feet free this summer but don’t love the hippie vibes of Birkenstock sandals.

It feels like something I would have loved on the cute stoner guy on the soccer team in high school. Stylish, in a not even trying kind of way.

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