10 Best Shoes to Wear With Shorts Reviewed & Rated

Who doesn’t love the summer? The warm sunshiny days, the long strolls along the beach, the cute summertime outfits, including your favorite pairs of shorts… But one sure-fire challenge can be finding a pair of shoes that actually look good with shorts. The wrong shoes can make your feet look too big or just make you look ridiculous, plain and simple.

So what type of shoes can you wear to look stylish all summer long? Firstly you need to know the basics, what the different styles of shoes to wear with shorts are.

Ballet Flats: The classic that never goes out of style, the ballet flat. Ballet flats are a slipper-like shoe that has the appearance of being without a sole. They are dainty, cute, and look oh-so-great with shorts.

Sandals: Everyone loves a good pair of sandals! Sandals are an open and airy type of shoe that attaches the shoe sole to the wearer’s foot with either a strap, an open upper, or a mesh-like material. In general, most sandals will look good when paired with shorts, after all, that is what they’re made for.

Flip-Flops: Flip-flops are an even more relaxed type of sandal where the sole attaches loosely on the foot with a y-shaped strap. Flip-flops are a great choice of shoe to wear with shorts so long as you’re not planning on walking long distances or engaging in sports. Flip-flops offer little in the way of support and offer even less protection for your feet, which is why prolonged walking or playing sports in flip-flops is not advisable.

Loafers: Loafers are a relaxed shoe for summer that has no laces or fastening system. What could be better than simply slipping on your shoes and heading out the door? Loafers usually have a low-heel, or completely flat heel and can be worn by a man, woman, or child. There are both casual and dressy loafers which makes them a great option for pairing with a more business style short for summer days spent at the office.

Canvas Sneakers: Canvas sneakers are always stylish and fun for the summer. Not only are canvas shoes super-breathable and airy, but they also look great with a pair of shorts. Wearing a pair of canvas sneakers with your favorite shorts will make for a relaxed and casual, yet stylish and fashionable look. Canvas shoes are quite versatile and can be worn for walking, beaching, or even for business.

Boat Shoes: With the warmer weather comes the time for boating and nothing will make you look more stylish while you sail than a pair of boat shoes. But they’re not just for boating they look great with shorts no matter where you are.

Espadrilles: Espadrilles can be a flat, high-heel, or commonly a wedged platform. They are made with a canvas or cotton upper and the sole is made of esparto rope. This type of shoe never goes out of style and always looks great with a pair of shorts. Men, women, and children can all look great while wearing a great pair of espadrilles.

It can be tough to find a shoe that will look good when worn with a pair of shorts that is also going to keep your feet comfortable. Flip-flops, for example, is a popular choice to wear with shorts but can be uncomfortable and offer little-to-no-support.

Luckily, there are tonnes of features available with shoes that can help to keep your feet comfortable even during warmer temperatures. Some of the key comfort features to look for are:

Having a shoe that is breathable and airy is important during warmer weather because just as you wear shorts to stay cool, your feet also need to cool off when it’s hot. There are certain materials that are much more suited for wearing in the summer than others, materials like; canvas, mesh, linen, viscose, and even leather-lined shoes, will all have good airflow and allow your feet to breathe.

Whereas, materials like polyester and acrylic have poor ventilation and will make your feet sweat. Sandals and open-toed shoes are, of course, another airy choice of shoes to wear with shorts and they’re often made of light materials like mesh, or have a leather-lined insole and straps.

Shoes that are worn with shorts are usually more susceptible to odors because the weather tends to be warmer when people opt for wearing a pair of shorts. Warm weather causes our feet to sweat and moist areas are the perfect breeding ground for bacterias and mildew and once bacteria begins to grow odors aren’t far behind!

There are, of course, odor controlling products like powders, sprays, and gels that can be bought separately from the shoe, but why spend extra money on a secondary product when you can have a shoe with built-in odor control?!

There are several different odor controlling technologies that are applied during the manufacturing of a shoe, but three of the best are;

Cleansport NXT™ – Cleansport™ technologies use probiotics as a natural method of odor control. The process involves the use of beneficial microbes that are bonded to the surface of the shoe’s fabric that end result is natural, non-toxic odor control.

Microban® – Microban® treated shoes offer the wearer benefits such as, preventing sweat, odor and mildew prevention and eliminating odors. Microban® treatments utilize antimicrobial odor control technologies to capture and prevent bacteria from multiplying and creating smells. These treated materials are subjected to customized experiments to simulate the actual intended use, including; wearability tests, repeated laundering tests, and shower simulators, to ensure totally product efficiency.

Aegis® – Aegis provides a microbe shield against bacteria, mildew, and odor by enhancing the fabric of the shoe and creating active antibacterial action. Aegis relies on a micro polymer coating, which eliminates bacteria, mold, and fungus on contact, it contains no chemicals and is effective for the entire lifespan of the shoe.

Some people get hyped over the thought of a particular pair of shoes based on what everyone else is wearing. But these are the ones everyone is wearing and the ones that offer excellent value. Value is based on the quality, durability, affordability, comfortability, and style.

So, what makes the footwear on this list so very popular? There are some areas that shoes can excel in which makes people get excited about them. There are safety features such as cushioning, support, stability, traction, and flexibility which make many on this list super popular. There are other features which factor into making a shoe a best seller, as well. Comfort features which are commonly found in top-rated footwear include features that provide added benefits to boost the wearer’s comfort, such as temperature management, customizability, and convenience. Most of the shoes on this list boast temperature-managing features! The most popular are, also, cost-effective, meaning they are durable and provide enough features to offset their cost. Finally, the ones which sell the best are stylish and fashionable.