Which footwear is the safest for summer cycling? This morning I could not find my training shoes. So, I used my sandals. I found that the sandals not only kept my feet cool but there was no pedal slippage as I had expected. The more I think about it, having no laces is probably another advantage. So, which footwear is best for summer cycling?
When summer comes around, I love riding around in my Chaco sandals.  When using any non-cycling shoe on a bike, you'll want to have proper pedals with a good grippy platform, I particularly like the MKS Grip King.  The biggest danger is probably getting the tops of your feet sunburned.

I wouldn't recommend flip-flops or non-sport sandals, but sport sandals are perfectly fine on a bike.  If you want to get seriously dorky, you can even get SPD-cleat ready sandals from Shimano or Keen.