please please please no no no! haha. i cannot stand crocs...or those like athletic sandal things...my one situation where i will stand for it: you are hiking/backpacking...haha...depending on the person birkenstocks. maybe a little expensive for some people...but there's no denying they're durable! although, i don't think they're for everyone. i hate thong sandals too, but most people like them! has he tried some that are a little nicer? they actually are more comfortable than the really cheap ones. there are those rainbow ones that everyone i know loves. apparently havainas are comfortable like no other, but i just can get into them...
...i'm a bit obsessed with fashion, and a lot of runway shows for men are showing gladiator-esque sandals that i really like...but what's wrong with sneakers?
maybe he can start wearing regular shorts? i'm assuming board shorts as in like swimming stuff? unless he's actually on the beach or by the pool...avoid cargo shorts...well, i guess there are worse things for him to wear...haha. pleaseeeeee no crocs. please please please.