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Recently when I set out to buy a pair of Hey Dude shoes, I realized how difficult it was to find a simple list of the different types of Hey Dude shoes available. I decided to build a list of popular Hey Dude shoes to make it easier to compare the different Hey Dude styles.
Quickly, here’s a list and explanation of the most popular types of Hey Dude shoes:
- Wally Sox – Men’s classic lightweight loafer with breathable stretch fabric. (click here to view)
- Wendy Sox – Women’s version of Wally Sox w/ classic design and stretch fabric. (click here to view)
- Wally Canvas– Men’s Wally with more durable canvas fabric with less stretch. (click here to view)
- Wendy Chambray – Women’s Wendy w/ soft chambray upper with less stretch. (click here to view)
- Wally H20 – Men’s water-ready Wally with stretchy polyester upper fabric. (click here to view)
- Ellie Festival – Women’s lightweight slip-on with Boho-chic inspired details. (click here to view)
- Wally Stretch – Men’s Wally with even more lightweight stretch than Wally Sox. (click here to view)
- Paul – Men’s slip-on style that is a bit more business casual than the Wally. (click here to view)
- Britt – Women’s ankle-high winter bootie design w/ added lining for warmth. (click here to view)
- Cody – A Hey Dude slip-on sneaker with lightweight, flexible design. (click here to view)
- Karina – A women’s slip-on canvas sneaker with lightweight, flexible outsole. (click here to view)
- Sirocco – A slip-on sport-style sneaker w/ breathable stretchy upper. (click here to view)
- Platforms – Women’s Hey Dude styles but with added platform outsole height. (click here to view)
- Sami – Men’s flip-flop with the popular lightweight flexible Hey Dude outsole. (click here to view)
- Meg – Women’s flip-flop with extra cushioning and soft microfiber strap. (click here to view)
Although Hey Dude is most famous for its lightweight loafers, Hey Dude also offers certain types of sneakers, boots, and sandals. The Hey Dude Wally is the most popular Hey Dude men’s shoe and the Hey Dude Wendy is the most popular Hey Dude women’s shoe.
Both the Hey Dude Wally and the Hey Dude Wendy are offered in various designs. This is where you can jump ahead to read more about the different types of Hey Dude Wally shoes and this is where you can jump ahead to read more about the different styles of Hey Dude Wendy shoes.
In this article I will take a deeper look at the most popular Hey Dude styles and also discuss what makes the design of Hey Dude shoes so comfortable.
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Design of Hey Dude Shoe Styles
The most classic types of Hey Dude shoes are the loafer-style slip-on shoes that use lightweight, breathable knit uppers with ultra-flexible outsoles. The men’s version of this is known as the Wally and the women’s version of this is known as the Wendy.
The flexibility of Hey Dude shoes is one of the most popular aspects of the brand. Hey Dude refers to this as “Flex & Fold technology”. For example, here I am bending a pair of Hey Dude shoes I own:
Another very popular aspect of the brand is the thick memory-foam insoles they use. In the photo below I tried to capture how thick the memory foam insole is in my Hey Dude Wally Sox shoes:
And here is the memory foam insole in Hey Dude Wendy shoes:
Another very popular design feature of Hey Dude shoes is the stretchy, breathable fabric which forms comfortably to the foot. Not all types of Hey Dude shoes will use this stretchy fabric, but many types do.
This allows Hey Dude shoes to conform to a wide range of foot shapes and feel snug, but comfortable. In the video below, I tried to capture just how stretchy my Hey Dude shoes are:
Types of Hey Dude Wally Shoes
The Hey Dude Wally is the classic men’s loafer design made with a flexible outsole and easy-on elastic laces. These shoes are lightweight, breathable and have thick memory foam insoles. Here is a look at my Hey Dude Wally Sox shoes:
But not every Hey Dude Wally shoe is the same. Because of the popularity of this specific design, Hey Dude offers many different types of this shoes, that each have small design differences.
However, some things remain true in every style. The slip-on loafer design (with elastic laces) is the same in all Hey Dude Wally shoes, and they all have the same lightweight, flexible outsole and thick insole.
The upper fabric is often changed to give people a wider range of options. Many styles of Hey Dude Wally use a stretch-knit upper, but you can also find leather, canvas, and cotton uppers.
Some version may have a unique purpose. For example, the Hey Dude Wally H20 is made to be water-ready. Some version have inner linings making them more suitable for cold weather. The Wally is offered in wide versions also.
Here are some of the most popular types of Hey Dude Wally shoes:
- Wally Sox – This style uses a stretch polyester knit upper that hugs the foot for a snug, but comfortable, fit.
- Wally Tri – The Wally Tri uses three different types of textures and colors on the upper to create a tri-tone effect.
- Wally Canvas – The Wally Canvas uses a more durable canvas upper that has less stretch than the Wally Sox.
- Wally Sox Triple Needle – These are just like classic Wally Sox, only they use triple needle stitching for extra seam reinforcement for those who plan to be active in their Wally shoes.
- Wally Halo – The Wally Halo has a slightly different design that creates an overlapping effect on the upper near the ankle.
- Wally H20 – The Wally H20 has a water-ready design and polyester stretch upper.
Click here to view the entire collection of Hey Dude Wally shoes available at HeyDude.com (paid affiliate link takes you to HeyDude.com).
Types of Hey Dude Wendy Shoes
The Hey Dude Wendy is the classic women’s loafer design made with a flexible outsole and easy-on elastic laces. These shoes are lightweight, breathable and have thick memory foam insoles. Here is a look at Hey Dude Wendy shoes:
Just like the men’s shoes we discussed earlier, not all Hey Dude Wendy shoes are made the same. Because of the popularity of this specific design, Hey Dude offers several different version of the Wendy, that each have small design differences.
However, certain design features remain true in every style. The slip-on loafer design (with elastic laces) is the same in all Hey Dude Wendy shoes, and they all have the same lightweight, flexible outsole and thick insole.
The upper fabric is often changed to give people a wider range of options. Many styles of Hey Dude Wendy use a stretch-knit upper, but you can also find leather, canvas, and cotton chambray uppers.
Here are some of the most popular types of Hey Dude Wendy shoes:
- Wendy Sox – This style uses a stretch polyester knit upper that hugs the foot for a snug, but comfortable, fit.
- Wendy Boho – The Wendy Boho useslightly washed materials on the upper for softness and boho-chic inspired, hand-stitched details to make the shoe stand out.
- Wendy Canvas – The Wendy Canvas uses a more durable canvas upper that has less stretch than the Wendy Sox.
- Wendy Funk Mono – The Wendy Funk Mono uses a a stretch-knit upper just like the Wendy Sox, but the Wendy Funk Mono uses a monochrome colorway across the entire shoe.
- Wendy Halo – The Wendy Halo has a slightly different design that creates an overlapping effect on the upper near the ankle.
- Wendy Rise – The Wendy Rise incorporates an elevated platform outsole to the Wendy to add height to the shoe.
Click here to view the entire collection of Hey Dude Wendy shoes available at HeyDude.com (paid affiliate link takes you to HeyDude.com).
Other Types of Hey Dude Shoes
Hey Dude Boots
Hey Dude does make slip-on boots. Most of these boots are more winter-appropriate, and some even have extra lining for warmth. Here are three of the most popular types of Hey Dude boots:
- Britt – This women’s Hey Dude slip-on boot has an ankle-high winter bootie design with wool blend or faux-fur lining for warmth.
- Spencer – This men’s boot is made with a slip-on stretch nylon upper and features elastic laces. The stretch nylon upper is water-repellent and the boot has a wool blend lining for warmth.
- Mel – This women’s boot has a slip-on ankle-high moccasin design with no laces. It is made with a wool-blend upper and has extra lining for warmth.
Hey Dude Sneakers
Hey Dude now offers several types of sneakers. These sneakers still have a slip-on design with elastic laces very similar to Hey Dude loafers. Here are three of the most popular types of Hey Dude sneakers:
- Cody – This Hey Dude slip-on sneaker has a low-top design made with lightweight materials and has a wear-with-anything style that makes it perfect to throw in your travel bag.
- Sirocco – This slip-on sneaker has an athletic design combined with a stretchy, breathable upper and lightweight feel which makes it great for activewear.
- Karina – The Karina is a women’s sneaker that has a classic low-top design but uses a more durable canvas material.
Hey Dude Loafers
Hey Dude is well-known for slip-on loafers. As we discussed earlier in the article, the Hey Dude Wally and the Hey Dude Wendy are the two most popular types of Hey Dude loafers. Here are three other popular types to consider:
- Paul – This Hey Dude men’s loafer has a more business-casual design than the Hey Dude Wally and therefore it may be more office-appropriate.
- Misty – This women’s slip-on loafer has a boat-shoe style and is offered in multiple versions, including one that has an elevated, platform outsole called the Misty Rise.
- Sunapee – This slip-on shoe has an upper design similar to Vans slip-on shoes but features a thicker outsole.
If you are interested in Hey Dude shoes, and want to learn about sizing, visit our Hey Dude Sizing Information Page. If you are looking for safety shoes, visit our article that discusses Hey Dude Steel Toe Shoes.
