Awesome Sandals

Re-release the Croc-en! Nike’s pre-game mules based on the Flightposite and Foamposite basketball shoes were divisive when they first launched in the early 2000s. But now that dad shoes and clogs are in, they’re simply another option among the dozens of comfortable slip-ons on the market. This refresh also brings with it modern, breathable textiles.

Beams just shut the Crocs game down. They designed a pair of Crocs clogs that celebrate the OG’s of punk fashion in the US and in Japan. They turned the Classic Clog into a hilariously badass biker leather jacket. Then they gave the Dylan Clog the quilted puffy lining and the embroidery of the iconic sukajan (Japanese souvenir jacket).

Ojai Two Bar Sandals look like classic Birkenstocks but deliver luxe comfort with a glove leather lining that’s super soft on the skin, and requires no break-in effort. For a fair price, the Ojai’s a gem, offering modern style with adjustable straps and a squishy footbed to keep your tootsies happy.

Reef makes some awesome golf flip-flops with spikes for 18-hole play, but Reef’s Mulligan II thongs are made for laughs and post-game beers at the 19th hole. The footbed’s lined with faux turf, the heel sports a cushy “golf ball” pad, and the sole hides a built-in bottle opener.

You’ve got two feet — put ‘em to work multitasking as footwear and a handy bottle opener. Yep, beach-inspired sandal-maker Reef paired up with surf brand Faherty fwww.faherty.com for limited-edition flip-flops with a bottle opener ingeniously positioned on the bottom of the right sole.

Shed water and shred trail with Deckers X Lab’s X-Scape 100F sneaker sandal. Made for mountain adventures, class 10 rapids, and running errands, this performance hybrid has your summer sorted. The Nubuck leather upper is lined with mesh and foam for comfort. Top laces and an adjustable heel strap finesse the fit.

Whether you’re standing at your desk on conference calls all day, padding around the house, or walking the dog around the block, Deckers X Lab’s KO-Z SLIDE and GLDTR will help you do it all as comfortably as possible. They offer multi-layer foam cushioning, wool above and below your foot, and a rocker sole.

While we’re out here waiting for Flyknits and Primeknits, Primitive Technology took matters into his own hands and came up with the Protoweave. He made a pair of simple sandals out of loya cane so he can stunt in the jungle. And also protect his wrecked feet.

KUSA’s grassy green flip-flops simulate the sensation of walking on turf even if you’re stomping around on sidewalks all day. They’re lined with life-like Syn-Turf which feels great between your toes, and provides cushioning.

Etsy shop FlipSides sells flip-flops with engraved letters and symbols on their soles that leave impressions in the sand. You can also customize your order, making them a nice gift or advertising tool for your own business.

These comfy and grippy foam flip flops have the added bonus of built-in LED illumination, so you can see your path home after the sun goes down on a long day of hiking or beachwalking.

A track is hallowed ground for NASCAR fans, but RacerTreadz’ Sandals let you burn rubber without swapping paint: each is made from actual Goodyear tires used during NASCAR races.

These VALE sandals may be hard on your wallet, but they’re completely customized: they’ll use your footprints to create shoes that match your foot’s shape and contours. Thanks, Heng!

Hot on the “heels” of the Beer Belt Bottle Opener, Reef’s Fanning Sandals let you take suds to the shoreline: it features a built-in bottle opener at the bottom of the sole. Thanks, Devand!

Oakley’s penchant for over-the-top names reaches its peak with their Impact Craters; still, these EVA foam cushioned, Unobtanium treaded sandals look as rugged as any we’ve seen.

We’re happy with $10 flip-flops, but Oakley’s Methane 2 Sandals have us drooling over the tech: shock-absorbing RED CODE/EVA foam, Microban treatment and full-grain foot bed.