Sandals aren’t for everyone.
Whether you’re a stubborn sneakerhead who’s reluctant to give up your kicks or you just aren’t a fan of the open-toe look, there are still ways to stay cool this summer without making the jump to full-on sandals.
Slip-on styles and breathable knitted shoes are smart picks when temperatures begin to heat up. For readers who want to avoid going fully bare, shop our picks below.
![Vans Checkerboard Slip-On](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/vans-checkerboard-slip-on.jpg)
Vans Checkerboard Slip-On black/off-white, $50; vans.com
![Nike Sock Dart Breathe](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/nike-sock-dart-br-copy.jpg)
Nike Sock Dart Breathe “Lemon Cheffon,” $140; nike.com
![Sperry 7 Seas](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sperry-7-seas-copy.jpg)
Sperry 7 Seas black/white, $59.95; nordstrom.com
![Reebok ZPrint Run Ultraknit](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/reebok-zprint-run-ultraknit-copy.jpg)
Reebok ZPrint Run Ultraknit “Cloud Gray/Asteroid Dust,” $79.99; reebok.com
![Adidas EQT Racing 91](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/adidas-eqt-racing-91-copy.jpg)
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Adidas EQT Racing 91 “White/Turbo,” $99.99 on sale for $48.99; finishline.com
![Ecco Transit](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ecco-transit-copy.jpg)
Ecco Transit “Dark Shadow/Quarry,” $150; ecco.com
![Nike Air Sock Racer Ultra Flyknit](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/nike-air-sock-racer-ultra-flyknit-copy.jpg)
Nike Air Sock Racer Ultra Flyknit black/white, $130; nike.com
![Comme des Garcons Nike Air VaporMax](https://footwearnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/nike_vapormax_for_comme_des_garcons_5_original-copy.jpg)
Comme des Garçons x Nike Air VaporMax, $335; barneys.com
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