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Max
How about shoes for the summer that aren’t so expensive; maybe in the 30-40 range?
I understand you’re paying for quality and all, but…anything above 90 seems overdoing it.
Jun 7th, 2011
Steve
@Max
you can definitely find some canvas sneakers or slip ons for that price range. look around for some coupons or deals. i believe converse makes some in that range as well, maybe slightly higher but definitely not $90
Jun 7th, 2011
chenry
@Max
Check Urban Outfitters. You can usually get some plimsolls there for 10-20.
Jun 7th, 2011
Andrew
Hey Max,
The great thing about these shoe styles is that they can be worn all year, not just in the summer. That makes paying more than $40 for a shoe more reasonable, but many of these you can find frugally like Steve and Chenry noted.
I picked up my white canvas sneakers from Lands End Canvas when they were having a sale a few months ago. They were only $15, and the boat shoes are less than $60 I think. Shoe warehouse type places are always loaded with driving moccasins, so you can find an inexpensive pair for probably $40. Same for the plimsolls. The only style that might be hard to get a good looking pair on the cheap is the casual loafer. The one listed above is a bit out of my price range as well, but it’s a great looking shoe and hard to find alternatives.
Jun 7th, 2011
Bob Downs
The Mobile version of this post is chopped vertically. I can only see the left half. There’s no scrolling available.
FYI
Jun 7th, 2011
Andrew
Hey Bob, Thanks so much for letting me know, I’ll look into it.
Jun 7th, 2011
Max
Thanks for the responses! I’ll have to find one of these shoe warehouses in my area. I’m really digging the driving moccasin look. I just really want a shoe that’s OK to wear barefoot; I do not like wearing socks in the summer, and I like the whole “slip-on and go” style of those shoes.
Jun 7th, 2011
David
Great suggestions. Especially the Sam Adams Summer Ale!
And if anyone is on the fence for Bonobos, here’s the link for $50 off when signing up for their mailing list:
http://www.bonobos.com/invite/abcd3fg15789
Jun 7th, 2011
Andrew
Thanks David!
Jun 7th, 2011
comfort fiend
Nonsense. If the legs end more than three inches below the crotch, you are not wearing shorts, you are wearing mediums.
Jun 7th, 2011
Marc Hedglin
I feel If one is taller he can get away with having the shorts end a couple inches above the knee rather than just an inch above
Jun 8th, 2011
Andrew
Hey Marc,
I would say the taller you are the more important it is to NOT wear shorter shorts. Shorter shorts will emphasize more leg, making someone look even taller.
There will always be fashionable gents that can pull off short shorts, but for the rest of us, I stick to the three lengths above.
Jun 8th, 2011
Cory
Great article! I’d like to share a word of warning, though – I recently bought two pairs of American Eagle’s prep-fit twill shorts (recommended in the article). After one wash I found that the shorts were wrinkled, and required ironing before I would even think of wearing them outside the house again. This may just be the “dude” in me, but I’m against the idea of having to iron anything that I would wear with a t-shirt.
Jun 10th, 2011
andrew
Hey Cory,
Thanks so much for the heads up. Definitely something to consider.
Jun 12th, 2011
anotherjames
GAP 8″ shorts work best for me and at an easy price. I’m 5’10″ so they are just above the knee.
As for accessories – I also recommend Bell’s Lager for the hot nights on the back porch.
Jun 13th, 2011
Andrew
AnotherJames, Awesome, I’ll have to check the 8″ out. Never had Bell’s Lager, I’ll have to see if I can find some around here.
Jun 13th, 2011
OnlyShawn
One can also wear some sockless suede bucks with shorts. It’s a little more of a preppy look, but works well. I have inexpensive blue suede ones from Bass, as well as slightly more expensive (but still not unreasonable, and easily found on sale), but noticeably more comfortable, pairs of Johnston & Murphy’s in brick red and grey nubuck.
Jun 24th, 2011
Jim
Man I can’t believe I used to wear those dangly jeans when I was in my teens. I would stay away from them like the plague!
Jun 29th, 2011
Bryan Jones
This is a great article, especially since we’re in the midst of a severe heatwave. In these hot conditions, shorts have become as necessary as cold water.
Aug 2nd, 2011
Chris Mann
I guess I wear shorts that are too short..
Sep 13th, 2011
riddly
since you have encouraged me to comment- don’t wear shorts AT ALL if you have eczema, cheap tatoos that have no plan or artistic merit, or for any other reason that may not be pleasant to look at- good weather is not an excuse to cut the legs off an old pair of Jogging pants and display your pasty lower limbs to all and sundry. You live in a city, not on a desert island, good god man you look appalling!
(from London).
Nov 19th, 2011
mastahapu
great article boz..!
Mar 19th, 2012
Tom
Bobs got a good point
Mar 31st, 2012
Jojomogir
If your name is Chip or Standish, then this page is right on, otherwise use your own judgment.
Mar 31st, 2012
Mike Cook
what the hell? i wear shorts often, and never would i wear any of those shoes nor wear shorts that short or tight. why??? because if i am wearing shorts i am going on some sort of outdoor adventure that includes running, jumping swimming. etc. why in the hell would you wear restrictive clothing like that? shorts are for cooling off, too right? well there is no way in hell i would wear shorts like that to cool off not even at home, i think that they are just a little butt huggy and i am not gay. ooops i said it yup if your a rich gay yuppy you wear it, but 99% of america is not how bout you get real, Running shoes with a comfortable pair of shorts that are at least 2 inches below the knee with a little bag to hide your ass, then your talking, denim and nylon welcome, the rest can be used as kindling in some nice bonfire with a few brewskies in the cooler.
Mar 31st, 2012
Haha
2 inches below the knee? Might as well wear capris
Apr 9th, 2012
Ryan
I think the ‘too short’ picture just looks off because the legs are too skinny. If you’ve got some swole quads, show them off.
May 8th, 2012
Chris
Your “Everyday Chino Shorts” selection thoroughly violates your prior, arbitrary length restriction.
I think they look good, like shorts of that length can.
May 18th, 2012
Southern Prep
Clearly writen by a northerner (no offense.) Those “too short” shorts are considered perfect length for a southern fraternity man. Anything below the knees or with cargo pockets are looked upon with shame down here.
May 22nd, 2012