Style Hunter: Hiking sandals get haute

The chic and comfy sandals in buttery leather have been seen across the board in Spring Summer 2019 menswear lines. From Fendi and Astrid Andersen to Cerruti and Hermes — the slip-on and uber-comfy beauties have emerged as Spring’s best holiday accessory.

Dries Van Noten’s offering stood out thanks to its multi-hued style. And if you thought wearing socks and sandals together is a faux pas, check out Fendi’s spiffy pairing and you’re likely to change your mind. Stylist Isha Bhansali recently styled actor Rajkummar Rao for his red carpet appearances in suits-meets-sandals combos. “I think we’ve OD-ed on sneakers and it’s time to cheat on sneakers with luxe sandals. Having said that, men should ensure that they have beautifully pedicured feet to pull these off. Internationally, this trend stems from holiday style but it’s great to see it moving into SS19 ready-to-wear space and it’s no longer just a resort trend. Temperatures are going up everywhere and fashion by far is embracing comfort. The pullover and sandals combo at Hermes looks great and emits a great hiking vibe. If people want to wear socks with sandals, they can opt for the ankle-length options. This pairing is not a faux pas,” says Isha.