The Hot List: Our Top Men’s Shoes

From pub gardens to music festivals, late-night city walks to long weekend escapes, your shoes need to do more than just show up, they need to look good, feel built for comfort, and work with everything in your wardrobe. That’s where we come in.

Here’s schuh’s Hot List of the top trending men’s shoes you’ll be seeing everywhere in 2025. From performance-meets-style trainers to boots that can handle anything, these are the must-cop pairs for the season.

KEEN Uneek Sandal – Khaki

Why They’re Hot:

Not your average sandal, the KEEN UNEEK fuses function and future-facing design. The woven cord upper adapts to your foot like a glove, while the cushioned sole and secure fit make it perfect for festivals, hiking, or just flexing some serious open-toe energy. It’s part gorpcore, part wildcard, and all comfort.

Style Tip:

Utility shorts, a graphic tee, and technical socks. Bonus points for a bucket hat and crossbody to lock in the outdoorsy drip.

schuh Princeton Leather Boat Shoe

Why They’re Hot:

Classic, clean, and coasting straight into 2025, the Princeton Boat Shoe brings timeless prep into the modern wardrobe. Crafted in smooth brown leather with contrast stitching and a low-profile silhouette, it’s the ideal switch-up from sneakers when you want something smarter, but still chill.

Style Tip:

Pair with oversized shorts, tee and no-show socks for rooftop drinks and holiday dinners.

Nike Initiator – Beige Multi

Why They’re Hot:

The Nike Initiator taps into the Y2K running revival with clean lines, layered mesh, and just the right flash of metallic. Lightweight and cushioned, it’s got that gym-class-core look that’s dominating the streetwear scene right now. Whether you’re styling it for function or flex, it delivers retro cool without trying too hard.