6 things guys can save a ton of money on at the end of the summer

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Labor Day is almost here. In a few weeks' time you won't be able to walk around outside in polo shirts and shorts anymore. Comfortably, at least. 

While it may seem counterintuitive to buy summer clothes at the end of the season, now is actually the best time to stock up on board shorts, sandals, and more.

As fall and winter clothes start requiring shelf space in stores, room needs to be made. The best way for retailers to achieve that is by slashing prices, so shoppers do the shelf clearing for them. Many of the items still around probably aren't worth your time. But we did some browsing and found the ones that are, and we made a list for you to shop.

Boat shoes

If you wear your boat shoes heavily in the summer, you probably end up needing to replace them with a new pair each spring. Instead of waiting until then, buy them now and save money. 

1. Allen Edmonds Maritime Boat Shoes, $87 (originally $175). [50% off]

2. Cole Haan Pinch Camp Moc Weekender, $89.95 (originally $130). [31% off]

3. Sperry Authentic Original Wedge Boat Shoes, $87.99 (originally $110).  [20% off]

4. Sebago Schooner Shoes, $84.99 (originally $120). [29% off]

Polo shirts

Every guy should have a few polo shirts in his closet, and these are all excellent deals to take advantage of right now. 

1. Patagonia Squeaky Clean Polo, $41 (originally $59). [30% off]

2. Club Monaco Woven Trim Stripe Polo, $47.40 (originally 98.50) [52% off with the code "FAREWELL SUMMER"]

3. Theory Linen Polo, $75 (originally $125). [40% off]

4. Uniqlo Dry-Ex Polo Shirt, $14.90 (originally $29.90). [50% off]

Chino shorts

Pants and shorts made from lighter cotton and twill fabrics, like chinos, are all seeing steep discounts right now. The same goes for linen, chambray, and seersucker clothing.

1. Patagonia 8-Inch Puckerware Shorts, $48 (originally $69). [30% off]

2. Club Monaco 9-Inch Maddox Shorts, $29.40 (originally $69.50). [58% off with the code "FAREWELLSUMMER"] 

3. Bonobos 7-Inch Washed Chino Shorts, $40.80 (originally $68). [40% off]

4. Uniqlo Chino Shorts, $14.90 (originally $29.90). [50% off]

5. J.Crew 9-Inch Stanton Shorts, $35.99-$42 (originally $75). [44%-52% off with the code "SALESEARCH"]