| What are the Right Shoes for Shorts? There's nothing like wearing shorts on a hot day, so now what do you put on your feet? Here are the choices that won't leave you looking inappropriate or, well, dorky. 1) Flip-flops and sandals If you're heading to the beach, hanging around the house or just kicking back, these are an obvious, easy and undeniably comfy choice. You can opt for inexpensive rubber flip-flop or step things up a notch with a pair of leather sandals. 2) Casual shoes Loafers or boat shoes are a good look with shorts. Just don't go too fancy in the loafer category; think casual penny loafer, not the dressy Italian kind. Driving shoes are another good casual shoe to pair with shorts, but if you're going to be doing any kind of serious walking, forget these. They look great, but aren't so comfortable to walk in, being designed with soles that are better suited to the pedals of a sports car. The key is to remember that shorts are never a dressy choice, so they shouldn't ever be paired with true dress shoes of any sort (like wingtips or lace-ups). And the absolute worst choice is a sandal with socks; it's just never a good look, no matter what. |