Summer is officially here and if you are looking for a nice pair of sandals to rock with your linen pants and board shorts, look no further. Established in 1974 Rainbow is generally regarded as a high ...

Jay "Sparky" Longley stands proudly in front of a sandal wall of fame inside his San Clemente-based Rainbow Sandals Inc.

The surfer-tested sandal brand has expanded beyond the beach, bringing its durable, form-fitting flip-flops to the city streets. See the profile of this NYC store at 245 Elizabeth St. in Manhattan.

We've included some of the best sandals from Birkenstock, Rainbow Sandals, Crocs, Adidas, Chaco and plenty of other brands in our round-up. The best part?

Jay “Sparky” Longley, a surfer and philathropist who just turned 80, started the San Clemente-based business in 1974 to make a sandal that would last.