Reddit mentions of Birkenstock Unisex Arizona Brown Birko Flor Sandals - 11-11.5 B(M) US Women/9-9.5 B(M) US Men

Fantastic! It's great to see contributions that branch out from the US.

I'd like to support the post with extracts from my shopping basket. I'm not trying to shoehorn my way in here, but I have to take the opportunity to mention some simillar items.

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Alternative to the Burton jumper

It's a tenner more (they're always in some kind of offer) and the difference in quality is significant. Good choice of colours, feels great and the fit is a little adjustable, too. If you wash it cold (30-40C) and then wear it straight after for half an hour (or as long as you want!) it will re-form around you. I use these in autumn and spring, too, and for work as a well as casual wear. They've earnt the praise in my eyes. £25

I can't find it exactly, but this is nearly the shirt I picked up from Debenhams recently. Light blue, good thick cotton, button down lapel, but white buttons. The thing to remember about the British summer is that it's often not that warm. Evenings on the beach with a stiff breeze or a park barbecue call for reduced layers but something with the thickness to bounce the wind off if you need it. I tend to keep my mouth shut for the shame of being told to "man up", but I bloody hate the cold and denying that summer isn't always warm has never worked for me. £36 (mine was £27 with an introductory offer)

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I can only support the H&M trousers choice

Be warned, the lack of sizing options means that they're likely to be a little long on guys up to 5'9". Not a problem for rolling up, but it takes the choice away if you ever want to wear them without cuffs. I use them as "throw away" chinos. Going to the park? Weatherspoons? A student night? If it's somewhere you're likely to get something spilt on you, grass stains or other concerns, I take the H&Ms out. £20

On the other hand, I wear these as a staple for when I'm not mucking around. They're likely to give way to shorts as the weather warms up, but get them measured and taken up in shop (free of charge) and the range of sizing and fit options means you'll get a great fitting pair of trousers out of it. £35

Pink and blue, I love them! I have a problem with shorts. Because I'm a shorter man (5'8", ladies) I struggle to find a pair of above-the-kness that actually sit above the knees. However, if you pick up a pair of these when you stop by uniqlo to buy trousers, and you're very nice to the always pretty lady behind the counter, there's a good chance they'll take them up a bit for you when they do your trousers. Pro tip. Light blue should not be warn with the light blue oxford shirt. £20

Belt me. A nice, plain leather belt for holding things up and tucking things in. I have a belt extremely simillar to this which I can't remember where I bought it; it has served me well, and when it wears out I shall buy another. £13

Belt me, too. Wear it with the same outfit as the above belt, and you've immediately changed the look. Switching small accessories like belt and shoes can help stave off an outfit becoming stale quickly. This belt is a little bit last season but I still like it. Also, it's cheap as chips. £13

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Sperrys of some form. This is non-negotiable; they won't let you down, and they'll make you a man, my son. I have oatmeal ones (I also like the look of the navy/dark brown styles), as I prefer lighter colours, but I don't know where to get them online as I picked them up from a local shoe shop for £35 because the box was hidden under all the shoes in the world and had been mis-priced as a result. Sometimes, I feel guilty about this, but then I look at my shoes and think damn, luck is sexy. Expect to pay £50-70 if you shop around.

Ok, not quite shoes but combine with the Sperry's for a look I'm still not sure if I like. I actually thoroughly reccomend next's sock range for a cheap way to inject colour in to your footwear. £12-15 for 5

A word on sandals: Be. Exceedingly. Careful.

No. You will look like a hippy. Some people like the flippity-flop look, but I'm not a fan. It just looks the wrong kind of laid back.

Definitely no. These sorts of sandals (and simillar) are probably comfortable, reliable and hardwearing, but beware: even without socks, you look like the kind of person who takes holiday planning way too seriously.

Awww, hell no. I don't even feel the need to justify this.

This is the very borderline of acceptable for me, although I am likely anti-sandal due to finding it very hard to pull them off (personally) and 90% of the time seeing others fail to do so. I'd say something like this with neat, clean lines and a solid build quality would work when justified by the environment (beach, some form of hiking), but otherwise avoid unless very confident. If you are going to wear them, please don't forget to clean your feet of any dodgy nails, skin or random stains. £70

This sort of thing also gets me going at the moment. Again, warnings about mixing blues here, but this is given more as an indication of the style than a specific pair. I think it's been mentioned elsewhere, but the smart suede shoes/shorts combination is really getting me going at the moment. Ankle/invisible socks are a must. £45

(Edits are spelling corrections. I suck at typing.)