The 15 Best Dad Shoes to Wear to Your Next Barbecue (2022 Edition)
The standout feature of these shoes is the Memory Foam-cushioned insoles, which provide extra spring and outstanding comfort. Skechers ups the cozy ante with a shock-absorbing midsole, but these dad shoes can also hold their own on the track or in the gym thanks to their high-traction outsole.
Sole: Articu-Lyte | Upper: Leather and synthetic| Midsole: EVA foam | Outsole: High-traction rubber | Price: $80
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5. Best Basic: Minnetonka Alden
The dad with no shame in his footwear game. The ideal father figure (and ideal gift for fathers), these slippers puts a premium on both indoor and outdoor comfort and… yes. Yes, pretty much just comfort. And, notably, our guy isn’t afraid to take these suede stunners out on the town. Confidence is key.
Minnetonka has been servicing feet for almost 75 years. From slippers to boots to moccasins, they do it all and do it well. The Alden features a suede upper, Berber lining, and pillowy footbed, making these slippers the perfect pair of never-take-offs. That’s not a thing yet, but we’re willing it into existence.
Sole: Rubber | Upper: Suede | Midsole: Rubber | Outsole: Cushioned rubber | Price: $64.95
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6. Best All White Shoe: Nike Air Force 1 ‘07
The foothills dad who’s too young to un-ironically pull off Monarchs and too old for anything less than a springy, durable pair of pop sneaks. This Air Force 1 guy fancies himself a weekend warrior and deploys the white-on-white crispness of these OG dad shoes on every occasion possible.
Classics are classics for a reason. The Air Force 1 was originally designed in 1982 as a basketball shoe and has been breaking the mold ever since. It lacks the signature chunk of most of the best dad shoes out there, but still manages to stuff its rubber midsole with a Nike Air unit, providing comfort and durability in spades.
