10 Flip-Flops Worth Wearing This Summer

At the end of the day, flip-flops are best-suited to certain environments and vibes, so make sure the pair you choose aligns with your lifestyle. If, for example, you want a pair of flip-flops for vacation, a pair with a good, durable sole that can withstand a lot of walking will do you well. For hikes and outdoor adventures, grab something sturdy, and for the beach or pool, get something waterproof. If you’re dressing your flip-flops up, make sure you can dress them up—a plain ol’ rubber pair won’t do here.

Nothing says “summer is here!” like flip-flops do, and over the years, I’ve gone through many pairs of flip-flops. Some have withstood the test of time, and some have gained my unequivocal, wholehearted endorsement.

The rest of our staff at Esquire has a healthy rotation of sandals they love, too. So to put together this list of our picks, I chose flip-flops I’ve personally tried, tested, and loved, as well as flip-flops that my fellow Esquire editors have tried, tested, and loved. I scoured the ratings and reviews for every pair here from thousands of online buyers, too, so trust me when I say you won’t find sandals that have gone through this many checks anywhere else.

How can I dress up my flip-flops?

Firstly, make sure you’ve gotten a pedicure recently. After your toes are taken care of, lean into the summery vibe of the shoe; if you want to look chic, reach for your linens and seersuckers, whether those are tailored shorts or oversized button-ups. You can never go wrong with a white linen shirt, some shorts or khakis, and your best flip-flops for summer.

What are some of the best flip-flop brands?

We’re already biased towards the 10 brands and styles listed above, but if you want to narrow it down even further, some of the most widely trusted, reliable makers of flip-flops include Havianas and Teva.

We’re not going to say something is great unless it’s actually great. Every product in Esquire’s round-ups is carefully curated by our fashion and e-commerce teams.

When it comes to flip-flops, you can rest assured that we’re hand-selecting styles that we’ve personally tested, tried, and loved, along with styles that the rest of our stylish colleagues here at Esquire endorse for their own wear. We’ve had to go through a lot of trial and error, and these flip-flops are the ones that are simply the best.

Every pick on this list (and our other lists!) comes from years of wearing different things, seeing what we love and what we don’t, and going from there. No two tastes are the same, and no two men are the same. Your proverbial mileage may vary. But if you’re looking for the right place to start, with advice from folks who and care (possibly too much!) about this sort of stuff, this is the place to be.