What shoes to wear on a business trip in summer? Popular topics and practical recommendations across the Internet
With the arrival of high temperatures in summer, the attire of business people for business trips has become a hot topic. Especially the choice of shoes must be comfortable, breathable, and consistent with workplace etiquette. This article combines the popular discussion data on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a guide to wearing shoes for business trips in summer.
1. Hot search list of summer business travel footwear across the entire network

| Ranking | keywords | Search volume (10,000) | Hot trends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | breathable business leather shoes | 28.5 | ↑35% |
| 2 | Anti-sweat and anti-odor men's shoes | 22.1 | ↑42% |
| 3 | lightweight loafers | 18.7 | New to the list |
| 4 | Mesh business shoes | 15.3 | →No change |
| 5 | slip-on business shoes | 12.9 | ↓8% |
2. In-depth analysis of three popular shoe styles
1. Breathable business leather shoes
Recently, the number of views on Douyin's "#worshipwear" topic exceeded 120 million, among which Derby shoes with breathable holes are the most popular. Zhihu's hot post "How to keep your feet dry in 40-degree heat" has received 32,000 likes. It is recommended to choose the style with first-layer cowhide + punching design.
2. Anti-sweat and anti-odor functional shoes
Xiaohongshu’s measured data shows that antibacterial insoles containing silver ions can reduce foot humidity by 47%. In the Weibo topic # Summer Business Travel Artifact #, a certain brand of antibacterial business shoes received 58,000 discussions in a single day.
3. Light loafers
The evaluation of "Workplace Equipment Control" by the owner of UP Station B shows that loafers weighing less than 400g are most suitable for high-frequency travel. The horizontal comparison video released in July has received 860,000 views.
3. Regional purchasing guide
| area | Recommended shoe type | core needs | Represent the brand |
|---|---|---|---|
| South China | Quick-drying mesh shoes | Mildew and moisture proof | ECCO/Clarks |
| East China | Air-conditioned room shoes | Adaptation to temperature differences | Geox/Cole Haan |
| northern region | dustproof business shoes | Easy to clean | Rockport/Florsheim |
4. Expert purchasing advice
1.Material selection: The breathability of genuine leather material is better than that of synthetic leather, but the new mesh material has more advantages in weight. According to JD.com’s 618 sales data, sales of mixed-material shoes increased by 73% year-on-year.
2.Functional considerations: It is recommended to choose soles with cushioning technology. Evaluations by Zhihu user "Walking Engineer" show that when the average daily number of steps exceeds 8,000 steps on a business trip, the shock-absorbing design can reduce foot fatigue by 62%.
3.Color matching: According to the voting by Weibo fashion celebrity @Workplace Outfit Diary, the most popular business shoe colors in summer are: dark brown (38%), graphite gray (29%), and midnight blue (18%).
5. Maintenance tips
• Daily use of shoehorns to put on and take off shoes can extend the life of shoes by about 30%
• It is recommended to equip a portable dehumidification bag in humid areas
• It is recommended to rest at least 24 hours a week for genuine leather shoes
According to the Baidu Index, the search popularity for "summer business shoes" increased by 21% compared with the same period last year, and is expected to reach a peak in August. Choosing a suitable pair of business travel shoes not only improves comfort, but is also an important addition to your workplace image.
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