The 30 Best Shoes to Wear This Summer

Say what you will about Allbirds, but the brand's bouncy, breathable Allbirds will help your feet stay cool all summer long. Plus, they’re machine washable and you can wear ‘em sockless. A perfect formula for a summer shoe.

Common Projects' cool-guy, high-end sneakers are officially a modern-day icon. And if you've got the scratch, they'll make a truly investment-worthy addition to your portfolio.

Lightweight, sustainable, and cushiony, this is the easy sneaker to wear everywhere. It's a celebrity fave, too.

Onitsuka Tiger's Mexico 66 sneakers were indisputably the shoe of the summer last year. If you bought them during the craze of '22, good news—they're back for '23. If you didn't cop a pair last year, well...better late than never.

The only boots you need when the weather gets warm. Actually, these are, season aside, some of the best boots out there, period.

Few shoes are as iconic as Sperry's boat shoe—and few are as timely for summer. Whether you find yourself on an actual boat or not is irrelevant. These are gonna be a go-to regardless.

Nike has a plethora of shoppable summer sneakers, but the Killshot 2 remains our favorite. The style is sleek and sporty, with a lightweight sole perfect for all your warm-weather adventures.

For something easy, breezy, and classy, opt for a leather slip on shoe. This one is a no-fuss, no-frills style that pairs perfectly with shorts or chinos alike.

You should definitely keep Tecovas' cowboy boots in your rotation during fall and winter, but when the weather heats up, switch to the brand's slip-on leather shoes instead. They're still classy and cool, but breathable and lightweight, too.

If you want a damn great pair of boat shoes but don't want to pay a pretty penny for it, turn to Amazon. These are your standard style, but won't break the bank.

The Boston Clogs are an iconic shoe, worthy of placement in your summertime rotation. Wear these for all your casual outings, wherever the season brings you—I won't even be mad if you pair 'em with socks.

For a shoe that performs, the Hydro Moc is the way to go. The slip-on trail style is ready for a hard hike or a day spent in the city, and every adventure that lies in between.

You might love the Allbirds lace-up sneaker we mentioned earlier, but for something even simpler, the brand has an easy "don't think twice about it" shoe that you can just slip on and leave the house with. Made from eucalyptus tree fibers, these are cushiony, lightweight, and breathable, too.

Stan Smiths are great and all, but something about Sambas are just a bit more cool, sleek, and refined. These are giving Paul Mescal out on a jog in New York City, Sweetgreen bag in hand.

Comfortable and versatile, these knit sneakers are all about taking you where you need to go—whether that's to work or to play.

You can wear these Gucci sneakers year-round, of course, but when you have khakis or shorts on, that quilted logo panel just hits a little different.

When the sun is out, it's time to bring out your coolest prints and patterns, too. For instance—snakeskin!

Summer is not the season to fuss with sweaty, damp socks. Luckily, Todd Snyder has an easy slip-on sneaker that you can go sockless with, if you so choose—a little bare ankle never hurt anybody.

Todd Snyder somehow manages to make simple sandals look...classy? With a suede footbed and leather straps, though, it would be hard to style these in a way that looks bad.

This luxe Italian driver comes in bold shades that are summer-ready. Handcrafted in Tuscany, this suede style is a must.