"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It is, indeed, the summer of the flip-flop—but sometimes you just need a closed-toe summer shoe. Maybe ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Newcomb covers tennis gear/business, stadiums and sneaker tech. That sensation of stepping barefoot in wet sand often comes ...

While you may be ready for sandal season on an emotional level, physically-speaking your feet are most likely not. But that doesn't mean you have to wear boots deep into spring. Bide some time until ...