The 15 Best Dad Shoes to Wear to Your Next Barbecue (2022 Edition)

Pause, if you will, and envision the most majestic creature ever to roam a perfectly edged patch of zoysia. A paternal figure so exotic, so pure as to make a basket of Chili’s Southwestern Egg Rolls quake in its wrappers. Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you… well, the dad. Dads. You get it. 

But the particular brand of dad we’re talking about today isn’t just respected by grass and revered by fast-casual restaurant appetizers. Nay. This gent fully appreciates the form and utility of a beefy, well-constructed pair of dad shoes. 

And since dads come in all shapes and sizes — and possess varying degrees of sartorial instinct — we understand that no two fatherly foot sheaths are created equal. 

With that, let’s run the gamut with our top 15 picks for the best dad shoes.

Our Top Picks Best Classic Dad Shoe:
Air Monarch IV at Nike Best ‘Easiest to Style’ Option:
New Balance 624 at Amazon Best Remake:
Air Max 95 at Nike Best Comfortable Fit:
After Burn Memory Fit at Skechers Best Basic:
Alden at Minnetonka Best All White Shoe:
Air Force 1 ‘07 at Nike Best Chunky:
Fila Oakmont Tr at Amazon Best Basketball Sneaker:
Puma x Tmc Marathon  Sneakers at Puma Best Dad Sandals:
Omnium 2 Water Shoes at Teva  Best Luxury Pick:
Triple S Clear Sole at Balenciaga Best Minimalist Sneaker:
New Balance 574v2 at Amazon Best Runner:
Clifton 8 at Hoka Best Basic Slide:
Adidas Addisage Slides at Amazon Best Tennis Shoe:
Adidas Stan Smiths at Amazon Best Clog:
Dr. Scholl’s Crux Clog at Amazon 

The Best Dad Shoes

1. Best Classic Dad Shoe: Nike Air Monarch IV 

The active lawn-dad who understands the value of keeping an oldie in the garage and a freshie in the closet (you know, dads know, it’s one of the best sneaker brands). Our guy is squat but firm, just took up pickleball at the local Y, and never misses an opportunity to sick-burn his college buddies via Facebook meme.