Mens Gucci Thong Sandals

When you need to get the fashionable man who has everything some resort wear, men’s Gucci thong sandals are a natural gift choice. Stylish and comfortable, they will make a statement wherever you go.

Men’s Gucci Thong Sandals: The Look

Gucci has made a number of thong sandals for men over the years. As a designer shoe, you have to expect that it will be constantly changing and there will be something new to surprise and, hopefully, please you. There are some men’s Gucci thong sandals that are simply plain dark brown leather. Others have a more distinctly Gucci look. One of the most popular of the sandals sport straps in Gucci’s brown signature canvas (featuring the interlocking Gs) and leather with red and green fabric stripes. A more recent vintage is of white leather with red and green stripes and a white and brown sole with the interlocking Gs surrounding the footbed. They come in red and black as well, but the basic look is always the same – and always Gucci to those who know.

Shopping for Gucci Thong Sandals

Unless you are interested in a knockoff, you will have to focus your shopping on high-end brick and mortar shops and their online stores. Anyplace that sells designer goods, such as Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue and Barney's, to name a few, will carry a selection of Gucci sandals in a range of sizes. If you haven’t worn them before, it’s best to go into a shop and be fitted by an experiences salesperson. Sometimes designer shoes will fit a bit differently from lower end shoes, and thong sandals often fit differently again. When you are spending over $200 on a pair of shoes, you really want to take the time to be sure they are a good fit and feel.

You can often find remainder thong sandals on sites like Overstock and eBay. If you know what size you wear and that you like the footwear, these can be a great resource for getting a great pair of Guccis at half the original retail price – or even less. But caveat emptor definitely applies, especially with eBay. Look for a seller who has a high sales record and a 99% positive sales rating – then you are as good as guaranteed that whatever they have on offer is something you can feel confident buying and wearing.

The Gucci Quality

If you’ve always worn something a bit more simple, it can be hard to fork over that much money for something you want to wear on the beach and by the pool. However, bear in mind that feet take a lot of abuse and deserve a bit more care. Cheaper flip-flops are not good for the feet or legs because they offer no support. The high-quality Italian leather that makes every pair of men’s Gucci thong sandals is designed to provide maximum support and comfort. The footbed is nicely padded and the straps will expand with your feet if the weather is hot. If you take good care of these sandals, they will last for years.

Taking Care of Your Investment

Men don’t obsess on shoes like Carrie Bradshaw, but if you’re buying something this fashionable, you want to keep them looking good. Before wearing, take your sandals to a quality shoe shop for treatment so that the leather will hold up to salt and chlorinated water. You may want to invest in some good shoe maintenance tools, such as a chamois and brush, as well as leather polish. After a day at the beach, clean your shoes carefully and rub some polish in and let them sit in a cool, dry place overnight. They will look as good as new when you hit the sand the next day.