The 9 Best Breathable Sneakers
14 Breathable Sneakers That Won’t Suffocate Your Feet
Summer, spring, fall, or winter—your feet take a beating every day, no matter the season—often creating a swampy, sweaty environment in your shoes. It’s a gross feeling you know all too well, especially when peeling your socks off after an intense workouts. This type of mistreatment also creates a breeding ground for bacteria, fungal skin infections, and funky odors. That’s nasty.
Having a pair of moisture-wicking socks is one way of keeping your feet cooled, but a pair of breathable sneakers is an even better solution to enjoy sweat-free results. The market’s top shoemakers have developed new footwear technology, from breathable knit fabrics to perforated uppers, each designed to let air pass through for ventilated relief. Classic canvas sneakers are also employing modern designs to provide better circulation and wearability.
If you’re worried about compromising style for support, catch your breath because we’ve collected some of the hottest and most coveted breathable sneakers for men of all active lifestyles.
1) Allbirds Men's Tree Runners
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Available in 13 bold colorways, these lightweight trainers offer supreme comfort and cushioning to relax your feet. Allbirds’ mesh knit textile helps to wick away moisture, creating a cooling effect that your toes will feel thankful for when commuting through busy streets.
2) Allbirds Men's Tree Loungers
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These Allbirds are ideal for those casual days lounging around the house or heading out and about in your best athleisure-wear. The breathable, moisture-wicking shoes are designed to slip on and go and are ideal for warmer days.
11) Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High-Top Sneaker
converse.com
$55.00
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If you’ve never owned a pair of Chucks in your lifetime, now is as good a time as any. Converse’s timeless silhouette is the epitome of chill, with a lightweight, breathable fabric construction that helps to reduce unwanted moisture when laced up.
4) Allbirds Men's Tree Dashers
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These Allbirds are for the serious runner—the shoe is the brand's most technical shoe, designed to enhance performance. It features their classic mesh knit textile to keep you cool and wick away moisture, not matter how hard of a run you're on (or how hot it is outside).
5) Allbirds Men's Tree Toppers
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These sneakers are insanely comfy and will keep you cool, yet can be dressed up for date night or the office. The high-top style makes them a little more sophisticated for a sneaker, but the fact that they're machine-washable means they're a low-maintenance shoe you can reach for every day.
3) Asics Gel Quantum 360 Knit 2 Sneakers
asics
asics.com
$99.95
Elite running shoes are Asics’ specialty, with the latest iteration in the Quantum 360 series making a strong case for your next marathon shoe. Several of the brand’s fitness technologies are present, each engineered to elevate on-foot performance, from multi-lateral movement to reduced impact. The knitted mesh exterior also ensures your feet stay cool during 5K runs.
5) Merrell Trail Glove 5 Sneakers
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merrell.com
$100.00
For motion and stabilization, Merrell’s trail-running shoe is engineered to provide runners with a wider range of movement, and it reduces sweat and foot odor. Go hiking or maneuver through the rugged terrain without soaking your socks.
10) Sperry H2O Maritime Bungee Sneaker
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sperry.com
$54.95
A boat shoe disguised as a sneaker, the H2O Maritime Bungee is a sweet alternative for guys who hate sporting sandals and want to cover their feet in style oceanside. Quick-dry mesh fabric and Hydro Grip traction work to keep your feet dry and stabilized when walking across slippery yacht decks.
13) Rivieras Classic 20 Slip On Sneakers
Rivieras
eastdane.com
$78.00
A hybrid sneaker with the stylings of a designer shoe, Rivieras offers up a sleek slip-on that works with most smart-casual summer outfits. Its blend of perforated grey mesh with matching stitched sidewalls, white soles, and polished gold-tone logo pins speaks to ivy league playboys.
Look cool, feel cool.