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Our Guide to the Best Summer Footwear

At long last, shed those boots, the furry coats, and the scarves. Break out the shorts--then start shopping for new pieces, specifically footwear. Below are a few stores, located in New York City, that we feel best represent the spirit of summer, style, and customer satisfaction. Within each, we have selected our favorite pairs of shoes, sandals, whatever tickled our fancy. Here, the kicks we'll be rocking all season.

Crocs:

The king of casual, Crocs is a leader in laid-back footwear for everyone. Their new flagship store in Herald Square enhances the fun and flavor that Crocs is famous for. Get a coupon, go visit, and find these shoes that are great for the warmer months:


1. What is better for loafing around than, well, loafers? Crocs Walu Express Loafer has a removable microfiber insert that provides extra comfort and support for those July weekends where doing nothing is the best thing to do. ($69.99, crocs.com/crocs-walu)

2. Nothing beats the classics. Crocs staple shoe, the Clogs have a water-friendly design and unbeatable breathability that makes it perfect for the beach and the boardwalk. ($34.99, crocs.com/crocs-classic)

The Crocs flagship store is at 152 W. 34th St. Call 212-695-4090 or visit crocs.com for more information. Additional locations can be found at 270 Columbus Ave., 212-362-1655; and 143 Spring St., 212-219-4046.

Dave’s New York:

The “Americana” vision is brought to New York with a wide selection of rugged and casual brands; Levi’s, Dickies, Columbia, among many others. Dave’s is a fantastic option for all summer needs, including footwear. Here are a couple that piqued our interest:

1. Summer doesn’t mean men have to sacrifice style. Combine functionality and fashion with the Vulc-N-Vent Boat Shoe that has a 2-eyelet design and a water-drainable sole. ($60, davesnewyork.com/vulc-n-vent)

2. Durability is key. The Tango Thong Sandal both looks good and is rugged enough for all-day wear. The leather provides extra traction that is ideal for both sun-filled strolls and sun-shower sprints to get inside. ($55, davesnewyork.com/tango-thong)

Dave’s New York is located at 581 6th Ave. Call 212-989-6444 or visit davesnewyork.com for more information.

 

Shoe Parlor:

Shoe Parlor is known for carrying the best brands of quality shoes, sandals, you name it. Among these brands, FitFlop stands out as comfortable and classy “flops” that branch out from the sea of boring beachwear. Here are our favorites:

1. Swishy suede is now a thing. The Cha Cha sandals have a carnival-inspired fringe on top that flows past the competition. Combine them with a strapless swimsuit and the beach will be yours to own. ($110, fitflop.com/cha-cha)

2. A Jelly upper and twist straps. The combination works and with these sandals being beach, rain, and mud-puddle proof, the SuperJelly Twist should be your next go-to sandal. ($65, fitflop.com/superjelly)

3. When the heat ramps up, so, it seems, does outdoors work. The Landsurfer sandals will help you stay on your feet by being ergonomically optimized, with adjustable straps. ($90, fitflop.com/landsurfer)

Shoe Parlor is located at 851 7th Ave. Call 212-582-0039 or visit shoeparlor.com for more information.

About the Author

Based in Lansing, MI, Niko Vercelletto is a New York native who has been writing since the days at his high school newspaper. His work can be found in popular publications such as Popular Mechanics, realtor.com, NYMetroParents, and CityGuideNY.

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