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The Best Huarache Sandals for Men Are a Year-Round Woven Flex | GQ

If you're looking for a pair of huarache sandals, you're either planning a trip somewhere balmy or are already living there. Whether or not you've got vacation in mind, you can't talk about the best sandals for men without talking about the huarache sandal.

The huarache's appeal is simple: the brawny woven slip-on combines the breathability of a sandal with the polished look of a loafer, minus the feet sweat. In their most traditional form, their leather uppers are woven by hand and threaded or nailed into an outer sole hardy enough to withstand extensive mileage on rugged terrain. Which helps explain why they remain a staple in the regions of Mexico they originated in—and why so many misty-eyed travelers passing through the country return home with a pair.

These days, the best huarache sandals for men span the gamut, from traditional options crafted in Mexico to modern riffs that take the woven look to a new level. None of the cohort below demand booking a ticket South—but if you’ve got the time (and miles) to burn, it's hard to beat buying a pair directly from the source

Best Huarache Sandal for Comfort: Malibu Sandals Colony Mule

If you’re planning to put in some miles, it might be best to swap out the hard-bottomed soles for a cushier alternative. Malibu’s Colony Mules feature an ergonomic footbed layered on top of a cork-infused EVA midsole to cradle your feet mid-stride and prevent the types of aches and pains that can cut your scenic walk short. The woven upper is made from a recycled polyester-blend further locks in your foot without cutting off circulation—a feel-good feature that actually, well, feels good on. While these mules stray away from the traditional huarache silhouette they keep the same energy, allowing you to flex in the utmost comfort all day, everyday.

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Brain Dead x Malibu Sandals

We are thrilled to announce our exclusive collaborative shoe with Malibu Sandals. A brand that truly celebrates the individual, the free spirit, and our shared penchant for the absurd. Each sandal is sand monster approved and interwoven with the perfect combination of fibers to keep your wiggling toes comfy all day long. Our collaboration with Malibu Sandals is much overdue, we’ve long admired their commitment to the everyman and their original inspiration of ancient Mexican Huarache sandal-making. Consistent with quality and design, we’re excited to carry on their legacy of quality footwear with them. Which is why we decided to go all out on this design. Carefully woven with an adjustable latigo strap- our green and white sandals are meant to bend with your every need and help you explore. 

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Interview: Kevin from Malibu Sandals | Oi Polloi

Not to be confused with the Nike trainers of the same name, ‘huaraches’ are a traditional type of woven sandal popular with Jack Kerouac, Franciscan monks and Mexican farmers.

With super-comfy, ‘anatomically correct’ soles and leather-esque, vegan-friendly woven uppers, Malibu Sandals are the true modern day huarache, and might just be the ultimate in laid-back, spliffed-up and spaced-out San Fran beatnik foot attire.

I pestered Malibu main-man Kevin O’Neill to find out more…

What have you been up to today?

I am staring at the mighty Pacific Ocean and watching the pelicans feed.

To a lot of people, huaraches are those trainers that Nike make. Can you tell us the history of the original Mexican huarache?

Sure. The Mexican huarache sandal has deep footwear design roots dating back centuries. The craftsmanship is amazing with the braided rawhide designs that were worn by everyone including Aztec warriors and farmers alike.

There are dozens of different hand woven styles that originate from many different regions throughout Mexico and where they still make them today at local Huaracheria shops. It's a genius concept that doesn't require any stitching, but rather intricate hand woven patterns.

When did you first encounter this most majestic of footwear?

I first laid eyes on the huarache four years ago while on a business trip in New York. I met a shopkeeper in a clothing store who was wearing a pair he just picked up in Latin America and I was infatuated by the primal styling and concept. The strapping system details and hand woven elements just blew my mind.  

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