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7 Birkenstock alternatives that are more stylish than the original
by Stephanie Vinzens
Cool summer shoes for hot men's feet
17.7.2025
Translation: machine translated
What's the best thing to wear underneath in summer? It should be airy and compatible with many things. Three summer shoe suggestions.
For me at least, temperature-related well-being stands or falls with the right - or wrong - footwear. If my feet are too hot, the rest is already lost. Let's roll up the ideal summer look together from the very bottom. Maybe there will still be enough room for summery outerwear. Fingers crossed.
Light and airy mesh trainers
Sneakers are comfortable and uncomplicated, of course. But they can also make your feet uncomfortably hot and sweaty. So it's worth investing in a pair made of breathable mesh for the summer. Or even a coarse mesh like the «Uneek» model from the US brand Keen.
Open back clogs
Have you not had enough time for a pedicure, but would like a little air on your feet? Clogs were invented precisely for situations like this - and for summer shoe fans in general. The toes are protected from view in the closed box, while the heel can sniff the fresh air at the back. If it's too draughty or the look is still a little too unspectacular, eye-catching socks help out visually.
The good old slides
The «Arizona» model from Birkenstock is still going strong - just like all the other sandals with wide straps. They are airy, uncomplicated and look just as good with shorts as they do with long trousers. Another plus: depending on your lifestyle, you can find beautiful versions in leather, nubuck or hard-wearing plastic. The summer shoe for all occasions, so to speak.
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