The 6 Best Men's Sneakers for Summer

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Looking for the best men’s sneakers for summer 2024? Style Girlfriend’s got you covered.

Summer is sneaker season for guys. Unless, of course, you’ve adopted Team SG’s “All Men in Birkenstocks” pledge.

But just like trying to squeeze into a shoe that doesn’t quite fit, personal style is…well, just that.

Personal!

Meaning, a guide of cool summer sneakers for guys is not one-size-fits-all.

So today, I’m sharing our team’s picks that encompass a spectrum of styles, from trendy to classic. Hopefully you’ll find a pair that makes you feel like a million bucks.

First, consider what you’re looking for from your footwear: iconic, have ’em forever shoes, or something more of the moment.

Oh, and don’t forget to pick up a pack of tall socks with whatever pair you choose. Store away your no-shows for now!

Check out the most stylish men’s sneakers to wear this summer:

TENNIS SHOE

SG Says: Blame Challengers. We’re all in on a guy in a honest-to-goodness tennis sneaker this summer.

Wear them with jeans, chinos, or shorts. This shoe looks good with basically everything in your closet.

TECHNICAL sneaker

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SG Says: When it comes to the best men’s sneakers for summer, a performance-forward shoe is very much in style in 2024.

You can’t go wrong with New Balance, which nicely strikes that performance-slash-dadcore baslance.

Wear them for the “athletic” part of athleisure, or the “leisure” part. Dealer’s choice.

throwback style

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SG Says: Everything old is new again!

While you could make a case for a nostalgic throwback sneaker with a decidedly retro feel belongs in the classics category, I’ll beg to differ.

While #tbt footwear can be timeless, Saucony feels decidedly fresh right now.

And considering its just-over-$100 price point, you won’t feel too badly if you wear them into the ground this summer…or if you’re just over them come fall.

white leather sneaker

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SG Says: Perfect. No notes. White leather sneakers will never ever go out of style, and it’s worth upgrading your pair if you’ve got the pocket change.

Our team loves the signature Autry sneaker above, though of course, you’ve got plenty of options for this style.

canvas sneaker

SG Says: A canvas sneaker feels very on-trend for 2024.

Roll up those chinos or jeans to best show off this classic shoe. You can wear them with shorts, too, especially with those tall socks we talked about.

slip-on

SG Says: Our team has been going crazy for these leather slip-ons from OluKai, Jason Kelce’s favorite footwear brand.

The same slip-on style also comes in some fun summer prints, if you’re looking for a shoe that’s a little more casual.

Wear them with your favorite shorts (we suggest a 5″ inseam for summer 2024) and a frosty beverage.

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