Men's Sandals & Flip Flops

Hot pavement, beach boardwalks, backyard hangs, the right pair of men's sandals makes all of it easier. Flip flops for days when you're just moving through, slides for something a little more put-together, and buckle-strap footbed sandals when you need support that actually holds up. Pair any of them with swim shorts and you've got a full warm-weather look without thinking twice.

Flip Flops That Don't Fall Apart

A good flip flop should last more than one summer. Leather straps that soften over time, cushioned footbeds, and soles that grip when the ground is wet are what separate the ones worth keeping from the ones you toss by August. The styles here are built to actually hold up, and most of them look better after a few months of wear than they did out of the box.

• Leather straps break in with wear, conforming to your foot over time.
• Grippy soles built for traction on wet surfaces, not just dry pavement.

Slides and Sandals Worth Wearing Off the Beach

Single-strap slides have a clean look that pairs with pull-on shorts or linen pants without looking like an afterthought. Buckle-strap styles step it up with a more secure fit and a contoured footbed, closer to a hiking sandal in feel but easy enough to wear anywhere. Neutral colorways in tan, brown, and black mean most of these work with whatever you're already wearing. If you're shopping for women's styles too, women's sandals and flip flops are stocked in a similar range of silhouettes.

• Buckle straps let you dial in the fit rather than guessing on sizing.
• Contoured footbeds offer more arch support than a standard flat sole.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a slide sandal and a flip flop?

Flip flops have a thong strap that goes between the toes. Slides have one or more straps across the top of the foot with no toe post. Slides tend to feel more secure and look slightly more dressed up.

How do men's sandals fit, should I size up or down?

Most sandals run true to size, but styles with adjustable buckle straps give you more room to customize. If you're between sizes, sizing up is usually the safer call since sandals can't be stretched the way shoes can.

Can you wear sandals with socks?

Footbed sandals with buckle straps, the kind with a contoured sole and two or more straps, have become a common pairing with low socks. Flip flops and simple slides are generally worn without, though there are no real rules.