Boat shoes have gotten a bad rap. Sure, they immediately conjure up the jerk jock in every ’80s teen movie, but doesn’t that mean they’re due for a renaissance? I say, it’s time to reclaim boat shoes!
After all, this casual slip-on shoe is oh-so-easy to wear, and looks stylish with all kinds of outfits. I mean, if I were just concerned with making getting dressed easy for you but didn’t care if you looked good, this would be a “5 Days, 5 Ways: Flip Flops” feature.
But check that headline again. Boat shoes are back, and we’re going to talk about them!
Below, discover five ways to wear boat shoes this summer:
with chinos
SG Says: Afraid of blisters? Sweaty feet? A pair of no-show socks will keep your feet comfortably cool.
with trousers
SG Says: To get that “zhushed” stylish look that elevates a man’s outfit, push up your sleeves and turn up the cuffs at your ankles to show off more of your shoe.
with a in-between seasons outfit
SG Says: I’ll forever love a layered look and don’t care who knows it! This look can easily transition from late spring to summer by removing the socks and swapping the hoodie for a t-shirt or knit polo.
with jeans
SG Says: Boat shoes don’t have to be kept to off-duty style. This outfit showcases how a pair can be dressed up with a blazer and jeans combo.
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Details like the belt and bandana elevate the outfit you to a level of sophistication you don’t usually associate with boat shoes. I love it.
with shorts
SG Says: Of all the ways to wear boat shoes, with shorts is probably your default. No shame in the summer style game!
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That said, if you’re “not a shorts guy,” consider white (or off-white) jeans as a stylish alternative to what to wear on the bottom here.
