Sandals, Flip Flops, Birkenstocks for Men: Should You Wear Mandals

About this video

The Gazette team explores the history, definition, and contemporary role of sandals in men’s fashion. They argue that while sandals have ancient roots, they have largely fallen out of favor in classic Western menswear and outline six reasons why gentlemen should avoid them in most situations. The team concludes by recommending two higher-quality sandal styles—Huarache sandals and fisherman sandals—for the limited occasions when sandals are appropriate.

Key takeaways

• The Gazette team argues that sandals lack the structure, quality materials, and sophistication of proper dress shoes and should be avoided in formal or business settings, country clubs, weddings, and restaurants
• The Gazette team recommends Huarache sandals or Goodyear welted fisherman sandals as superior alternatives to typical flip-flops or Birkenstocks when sandals are necessary at beaches, pools, or in hot climates
• The Gazette team advises never wearing sandals with socks and suggests pairing quality sandals only with shorts, polo shirts, or summer fabrics like linen and seersucker for a cohesive look

Episode details: published July 26, 2019 · 150K views · 11:42 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style guidance summarized here is the Gentleman’s Gazette team’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are theirs, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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