Looking to level up your go-to footwear this season? Check out the #SGapproved roundup of the best men’s spring shoes for 2025, stylish and affordable options curated by the team at Style Girlfriend.
I don’t care if there’s snow in the weather forecast this week where you live, we’re done talking about men’s winter style! Here at SG HQ, our feet are planted firmly in springtime, and those feet are tucked snugly into warm weather shoes.
Spring is the season of transition, after all, and you want your footwear to keep up. And the best men’s shoes for any season strike a balance between style and versatility.
First up: Two good things about shopping for shoes:
1) You don’t have to take any of your clothes off.
Now, I’m no never-nude, but it’s way less of a pain when shopping in-store for shoes versus shopping for new clothes.
Just be sure to wear the pants (or shorts) you plan on pairing with a particular style of shoes so you can see how they work together. And bring an extra pair of socks with you, just in case.
2) It’s very rare that a shoe can make you feel too short, or too tall. Or like you need to lose or gain weight.
Meaning? No matter how bad the lighting or mall store mirrors, you’ll probably feel like a million bucks in your favorites you try on.
The tl;dr? If you’re ready to start shopping for spring and summer staples, but the thought of actually executing is…well, sort of exhausting? Consider starting your spring wardrobe update from the ground up. With your shoes.
A fresh pair of shoes — or, ahem, nine pairs — will make you feel ready to take on anything. Including shopping for a new pair of summer swim trunks.
Eventually.
Below, check out Team SG’s roundup of the best men’s shoes for Spring 2025. Do you need all of them? Of course not. But once we start a list, well, it’s hard to stop.
wide-profile sneakers: Saucony, $110
narrow-profile sneakers: Adidas Originals $100
Wallabee boots: Clarks, $150
open-backed clogs: Birkenstock, $165
moc shoe: G.H. Bass $195
weather-resistant boot: L.L. Bean, $259
Chelsea boots: Blundstone, $230
Upgraded slip-ons: OluKai, $165
High-top sneakers: Converse, $65
Below, the best men’s spring shoes for 2025:
You want shoes that are light enough for warmer days, sturdy enough for unpredictable, wet weather, and always effortlessly cool. This roundup will have you ready for it all, and more.
1. wide-profile sneakers
SG Says: A chunkier sneaker is perfect for the enduring workwear pants trend. When it comes to wider-leg pants, you don’t want a shoe that disappears under the ankle.
Meaning? A sneaker with a wider profile is a must if you’re ready to embrace carpentercore this spring.
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You have plenty to choose from, as most shoe brands offer a chunkier style in 2025.
2. narrow-profile sneakers
SG Says: On the flip side, when you’re wearing straight leg or slim-fit pants, you’ll want a more narrow sneaker.
Thankfully, slimmer-profile shoes like the Adidas Samba or a sleek pair of Vans aren’t going anywhere in 2025.
3. Wallabee boot
SG Says: We’ll never stop loving a chukka boot, but a Wallabee feels very fresh for spring 2025.
The pair above would look great with some light rinse denim and your favorite shacket.
4. open-backed clog
SG Says: I’d like to think we’ve reached an inflection point with clogs when it comes to men’s style.
The fear of looking like a patchouli-wearing DMB super-fan is gone. Guys of all styles and stripes are happy to be seen wearing a slip-on clog, like the iconic Birkenstock Boston.
If this style of shoe still feels outside your footwear comfort zone? Well, you’re just going to have to do some mental gymnastics to convince yourself that you, brave sir, can absolutely pull them off without looking like you’re down for a game of hacky sack on the quad.
Sport them with or without socks, depending on your preference and bare foot in a shoe-comfort level.
5. camp moc
SG Says: A heavy lug sole may look, well, heavy, but it feels fresh, cool, and modern right now.
Perfect for spring!
6. weather-resistant boots
SG Says: Because it’s going to rain at some point.
If you don’t already own these iconic and dependable weather-resistant boots, now’s the season to scoop them before you need them.
7. clompy Chelsea boot
SG Says: This men’s spring shoes recommendation, of course, only applies to those who haven’t already invested in a pair of iconic Blundstone boots.
You’ll be surprised by how versatile these boots will be in your casual warm weather wardrobe. Wear them with everything from jeans to chinos and even office-grade trousers.
8. a slip-on upgrade
SG Says: Okay, these are more of a “Get ready for summer!” kind of pick, but we’re standing by it.
Our team first discovered OluKai after retired NFL player Jason Kelce shouted out their flip flops on he and his brother’s New Heights podcast.
While the flip flops won’t be making an #SGapproved roundup anytime soon, we’d love to see these stylish and comfortable-looking slip-ons make your regular rotation.
As for your own go-to’s this spring, do you!
For you, a slip-on upgrade could mean driving shoes, leather sandals, or even a more casual shoe like a fresh pair of Vans.
9. High-Top Sneakers
SG Says: When it comes to men’s spring shoes, a high-top sneaker is a perennial favorite at SG HQ. And yet, it always feels like embracing a “trend” because it just…feels sort of fashion-y?
Like with the clogs, only you can gas yourself up enough to embrace this slightly off-center style.
Showing them off is a must, so get ready to roll the ankles on whatever pants you’re wearing.
