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Best Men's Flip Flops (or Thongs)

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I buy at least a couple of pairs of men's flip flops (some say thongs) every spring since they are my shoe of choice in warm weather (outside of work of course). In leather they look great with a favorite pair of jeans and can be worn into the evening on those warm summer nights.  They are the ultimate spring/summer item. Here I have chosen my top picks in men's flip flops from super casual to dressy.

1. Lacoste Molietts

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Lacoste awlays makes fun and affordable flip flops. They are often featured in their spring/summer fashion shows.

2. Keen 'Rockaway' Flip Flop

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I love these Keen leather flip flops. They are clean and uncomplicated and perfect when you want to wear a dressier sandal.

3. Reef 'Leather Smoothy' Flip Flops

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If you have a preppier style, then these Reef thong sandals are just for you. I prefer them in white, but they come in many colors so there's something for everyone.

4. Havaianas 'Brasil' Thong

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These classic rubber flip flops remind me of summer days at the beach. Perfect for wearing around the pool too! They come in a few colors, but my favorite is the blue.

5. Clarks Cayo

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For someone who is a bit more conservative, these Clarks 'Cayo' flip flops are a bit more subdued. They are made of a woven textile upper with fray detail and a smooth synthetic lining. They have a textured rubber sole. These look great look with jeans.

6. Sanuk "Fraid Not" Flip Flops

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These stylish flip flops with frayed edges will go with just about anything but they could possibly the perfect thing to wear with jeans and khaki shorts. They have a lived in look which is so laid back and a suede leather footbed making them comfy.

7. Sanuk 'Beer Cozy' Flip Flops

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These 'Beer Cozy' flip flops may just be the most comfortable flip flops I have ever worn. The cushy footbed is made from the same material as beer cozies, and it's like walking on clouds. The padded synthetic straps add to their comfort.

8. Chaco 'Cordonazo EcoTread' Flip Flops

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A lot of technology went into these Chaco flip flops.  The most important feature is the "BioCentric" polyurethane midsole, and a recycled rubber outsole. What also makes them comfy is and great looking is the leather upper, soft leather lining, a leather lined footbed. This is a nice looking, comfortable dressier flip flop.

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