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Cool summer shoes for hot men's feet

Laura Scholz
17.7.2025
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What's the best thing to wear underneath in summer? It should be airy and compatible with many things. Three summer shoe suggestions.

It's the time of year when air conditioning is suddenly the most appealing piece of equipment in the gym, drinks can't help but stand in their own little puddle of condensation sweat and (many) men can't seem to bear it any other way than to completely bare their tops. I could now wear airy linen shirts or loose-fitting, sleeveless thin cotton T-shirts. But firstly, this is (theoretically) obvious and secondly, I prefer to think «outside the box» here.

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.

Good combination: lightweight trainers with a happy Hawaiian shirt.
Good combination: lightweight trainers with a happy Hawaiian shirt.
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adidas Terrex Voyager
Sneakers
CHF129.40

adidas Terrex Voyager

adidas Terrex Voyager
CHF129.40

adidas Terrex Voyager

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 socks are optional - the clogs are a good choice.
The socks are optional - the clogs are a good choice.
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Jack & Jones Sandals Sandals
Sandals
CHF39.90

Jack & Jones Sandals Sandals

Jack & Jones Sandals Sandals
CHF39.90

Jack & Jones Sandals Sandals

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.

Just slip them on and let the summer begin.
Just slip them on and let the summer begin.
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Selected Homme Suede mule (45)
Sandals

Selected Homme Suede mule

45

Birkenstock Arizona Nubuck Leather Normal
Sandals
CHF105.–

Birkenstock Arizona Nubuck Leather Normal

Birkenstock Arizona Nubuck Leather Normal
CHF105.–

Birkenstock Arizona Nubuck Leather Normal

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