What shoes are You wearing during summer?

[Jon Crow]

I've found the Vans I wear seem to last fairly well. I have one pair of slip-ons that will be going into their fourth Summer this year - don't know if that'll be their last, I'll see. They have been heavily worn (and through the wash a couple of times) and held up well. Four pairs of the Authentic lace-ups in different colours which wear nicely. I keep them in rotation so hopefully they'll last. I don't like them being disposable, but when the hellheat gets too much in June / July / August here in London (I'm uncomfortable in anything much over 24 Celsius, and I really struggle when it gets over 30), they help. Some perforated leather brogues are on my wishlist, though.

Mind, I only buy them on sale at £40 or less.... which would make them uneconomical to resole even if it were possible.




300 days? That would kill me!



I suppose anything lighter and more breathable than leather - like most canvas - just isn't going to be robust enough to support periodic resoling.




I've never tried them.... I was a bit put off for year at them having Miami Vice associations in my mind, but I might be tempted by a cheap pair this year, even if for just kicking around in the house when my Winter houseslippers are too warm. Always with socks, though. Can't abide shoes without socks!

Edward, peaked 46c last summer hellish, Miama Vice haha seen a few Don Johnsons kicking around in tourist season, cool though, I only not wear socks with sandals, short cool socks with canvas slip ons

 

[Edward]

Edward, peaked 46c last summer hellish, Miama Vice haha seen a few Don Johnsons kicking around in tourist season, cool though, I only not wear socks with sandals, short cool socks with canvas slip ons

Eeps, 46 would definitely kill me! I've been out in Beijing in 39C, and I just wanted to lie on the floor and cry!