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Top Picks in Men's Sandals

By Desiree Stimpert, About.com

Sandals can keep you cool and comfortable, when the weather is unbearable. Yet, so many guys I know are sandal-phobic.

But trust me on this, whether or not you already know the joy of a flip-flop, there's a sandal on this list for every type of guy.

1. Reef Sandals - "Leather Smoothy" for Men

Casual thongs with leather uppers, there's actually two reasons I'm featuring these shoes. The incredible reviews these sandals have received at Zappos.com. With nearly 90 reviews and an average of 5 out of 5 stars for looks, comfort and overall, they're obviously a crowd favorite. But I also wanted to mention the colors. It's so rare to see men's sandals in white that don't look "over the top," but here they are done right. They also come in lots of other colors and patterns as well.

2. Kenneth Cole Sandals - "Monaco" Snake-Embossed Leather

Trendy and stylish, these men's sandals offer contemporary styling and masculine good looks. Gorgeous in off-white and stunning in tan, these shoes are very sleek, and a bit dressier than many of the styles on this list.

3. Dr. Martens "Carlo" - Men's Sandals

Though thongs are hot, I realize for a lot of you, they're just "too" sandal-like. Instead, check out these triple-band sandals from Dr. Martens. With lightweight leather uppers, cushioned soles, and open backs, these men's sandals will look great on any guy.

4. Mark Nason "Lars" Sandals

For true foot-freedom, a slide is the way to go. And they don't get much more hip than these stylish sandals from Mark Nason. I love the two-tone, distressed uppers, and the bits of hardware really add to the package.

5. "Sob" Men's Sandals from Donald J. Pliner

These criss-cross sandals have an ultra-cool toe loop, so they're comfortable and look great. Available with nappa or suede uppers, these men's sandals are available in black or sand for traditionalists, or cinnamon, green or white for trendsetters.

6. Clarks "Belmar" Men's Sandals

These simple thongs offer such a great, subtle look, even those who claim to not like sandals should love them. Featuring perforated leather uppers, these men's sandals come in great colors, including olive, white and brown -- all with brown accents.

7. Sperry Top-Sider Men's Sandals - "Gold Cup" Woven Thongs

Thongs are hot this season, and these men's sandals are so simple and stylish. With woven leather uppers that are stain and water-resistant, these casual shoes come the perfectly versatile shade of amaretto.

8. Chaco Men's Sandals - "Zong-Colorado"

These extra-strappy men's sandals have a pull-through strap system that allows for total control over the middle of the foot -- and they just look cool! Leather-free, these stylish shoes come in brown or sahara.

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