So, whoever said that men have no versatile options in clothing and shoes clearly didn’t know what they were talking about.

At Columbia, we love summer. We love being a part of your fun adventures, sports and vacation trips, and we love helping you have the best time with our footwear.

The technologies we use in creating comfortable men’s summer shoes

You probably know that we’re very dedicated to developing new and state-of-the-art technologies to implement in all our designs, from sports gear to everyday T-shirts. Summer shoes for men are by no means an exception to this rule.

Although one might think that for summer shoes the only important thing is that they keep you dry and cool—That’s not true. There are many hardships to overcome during summer, especially with difficult terrains while hiking or doing other sports. Here are the technologies we use to optimise men’s summer shoes:

• Adapt Trax Technology, and
• Omni-Grip™ Technology

Shoes enhanced with Adapt Trax Technology are designed for wet and slippery terrain. They feature a very advanced traction system that offers a fantastic grip for wet surfaces, be it concrete, dirt or rock. The tread pattern on the bottom helps you with your trail performance as you won’t slip, have to slow down or feel scared of twisting your leg or falling down.

On the other hand, Omni-Grip™ Technology has a similar purpose, but it’s designed for different terrains. Whether you’re hiking on gravel, dirt or rock, the shoes with this technology have a very versatile grip. They’re also ideal for different terrains at once, as well as both wet and dry conditions. No more slippery slides! Unless you mean slides in the form of footwear.

How to choose summer shoes men will love

A solid summer sandal or any type of summer shoe is one of the classic essentials, as we established. To find the perfect shoe for you, don’t settle for just any pair. When shopping for your ideal summer shoe, you need to make a list of benefits you want and terrains you’ll be conquering this summer season. For example, you might ask yourself:

• What kind of sole do I want?
• Do I need open or closed shoes?
• Might I be going to the beach in my shoes?

With these questions, you’ll be ready to find your ideal comfortable design of shoes. Your feet are important, so look after them by using the filters on your left to narrow down your search. The perfect shoe should make your feet feel comfy, from the heel to the toe. Our, mules, sandals and summer shoes are mostly available in dark, sober colours, black being one of the more popular colours. This means that you can rest assured you’ll look classy and timeless all summer long.

What’s best about our summer shoes for men is that they can be worn in the transitioning period and seasons as well. Coloured flip flops and light slides, or even dark, black sandals, don’t need to be forgotten once you’re not on the beach anymore!

Also, our water shoes and vent shoes can be worn outside their primary intended situations. Sure, water shoes are great for water, but you can hike in them as well. At Columbia, every piece of clothing is versatile and fits different styles.

For more footwear options during winter season, don’t forget to check out our collections of winter boots and hiking shoes.