What type of shoes do guys wear with shorts?

[Powerkicker]

Driving moccasins.

 

[walds11]

I wear nothing but flip flops with shorts.

 

[GlennConti]

OluKai Manini sandal flip flops.

 

[Vintage Modern]

A Don doesn't wear shorts.

Any good consigliere will tell you that.

 

[hrfdez]

Either sandals or tennis shoes. I don't like wearing shoes with shorts, is like wearing a sports coat with shorts, it may look cool in Nantucket, but not in my world

 

[paintflinger]

I've got a couple pairs of olukai sandals and wear my jack purcells quite often.

 

[Teppanyaki]

Are birkenstocks the shoes that mold to your feet over time? Their insole will slowly shape to the form of your foot?
I thought I heard that from someone once.

I believe so - they have a cork footbed that can feel firm, but they do fit my feet and have a nice feel. Naots are similar in that respect. The problem is that I have a narrow "B" width foot, which rules out much of what both companies make.

 

[StillShaving]

Are birkenstocks the shoes that mold to your feet over time? Their insole will slowly shape to the form of your foot?
I thought I heard that from someone once.

I have a pair of Betula (by Birkenstock). They have a preformed/preshaped foot bed made from cork that should conform a little more over time to your exact foot shape, while also providing sturdy support. I don't wear mine very often due to lack of heal strap, I mostly wear them at the height of summer (July/August/September) and then only a few hours at a time. Since I do not like wearing flip-flops or similar style shoes without the help of a heel strap. But they remain in my closet because of the very nice footbed and comfortable feel. If you like flip-flops I think you will like them a lot.

 

[Toothpick]

Thanks for the info!

 

[cw_mi]

Got these today. The will work just fine. They are comfortable and light.

 

[NastyPirate]

I would have never thought hiking boots & shorts would be a match. interesting.

THEY.ARE.NOT.A.MATCH. Under any circumstances......

 

[gilettefan]

Boat Shoes. I like margaritaville marketed by J. Buffet.

 

[yardie]

Keen has a few styles of canvas shoes that would most probably fit your bill.

Yeah...I love my Keens.

No, I'm not a paid shill.

 

[01HDFXD]

Lose the cargo pockets and get shorts that are actual shorts - not cropped baggy pants that end around your calf.

Khaki, faded red, seersucker, madras or plaid shorts that end just above your knees - an inch or two is correct. If you find a pair you like that are too long, spend the couple of bucks to have the tailor hem them to the proper length for you. These shorts will go with anything; polos, tee shirts and casual button downs.

Shoes are easy: boat shoes, penny loafers or (if you are balls out preppy) white or dirty bucks. Under no circumstances are socks to be worn with any of those - even the bucks

Flip flops are for the beach, if you are in social situations you are better off with the options listed above.

+1. To which I add canvas slip-ons/espadrilles and, if you are even more balls out preppy, saddle shoes.

 

[Doc4]

THEY.ARE.NOT.A.MATCH. Under any circumstances......

"... oh great. NOW you tell me!"

 

[01HDFXD]

"... oh great. NOW you tell me!"

The exception that proves the rule.

 

[Rudy Vey]

When I visited South Africa some 20 years ago, some of the Boers wore shorts with long wool socks and high boots, looked good on them. Most of them also carried a gun on their belt and a wide brimmed hat.

 

[AbbyW2]

Topsiders, no socks.

+1. Or other boat shoe.

 

[alaskamcghee]

Teva sandals, Keen sandals or my Vans.
Johnny

 

[Musikmann]

If it's warm enough for shorts, typically I wear flip flops or sandals. But sometimes I'll wear boat shoes; I have several pairs of all 3 types.