Summer is the time for diving into the great outdoors, whether it be at a music festival, the beach, hiking or just a barbecue with friends.

But how do you stay cool cool and still look good while on the go during the hottest time of the year? If you are pondering what to pull out of the closet to wear outside the concrete jungle this year, take some tips on what is fashionable yet functional from Fuji Rock Festival '06 veterans who survived the three-day bivouac at the end of July in style.

The starting point and most important item in your outfit is sensible, sturdy yet comfortable footwear.