With a clean design and a comfortable fit, it is hard to resist the Birkenstocks trend.

Although the trend was initially created for women, the versatility of the shoe diffused to men’s fashion. These shoes add a casual element to any outfit. The classic Arizona Black is a go-to pair that complements almost any outfit. For junior Leo Swaldi, these shoes hold a special place in his heart.

“I got my pair [of Birkenstocks] from my grandfather and he’s from Germany and he passed on his shoes to me,” Swaldi said. “[The same pair] has gone through my grandfather, my dad and now I’m wearing them.”

After the recent death of Swaldi’s grandfather, these shoes are even more special to him.

No matter the style of your Birkenstocks, you can pair them with chino shorts for a comfortable and casual style that has an automatic put-together look.

You can purchase your own pair at BIRKENSTOCK starting at $39.95.