Trends: The Boat Shoe
July 3rd, 2009
Yours truly!
Travis “Trav” Gumbs from SE
Boat shoes are by far a new trend but I feel more and more companies are showcasing them in their collections and more and more people feel comfortable wearing them as an everyday shoe. There are tons of ways to wear boat shoes, tie them and dress them up or down.
Check out how to tie boat shoe laces at Complex.
The best 10 boat shoes according to Complex.
History:
“Boat shoes, also known also as deck shoes or topsiders, are typically leather with rubber soles designed for use on a boat. A siping pattern is cut into the soles to provide grip on a wet deck; the leather construction, along with application of oil, is designed to repel water.
Modern boat shoes were invented in 1935 by Paul Sperry after noticing his dog’s ability to run easily over ice or snow. Using a knife, he cut siping into his shoes’ soles, inspiring a shoe perfect for boating. Sebago and Sperry are notable modern manufacturers of boat shoes.
Boat shoes are used by sailors, as the name suggests; however, since the ’80s and possibly before, they have become fashionable footwear in America.”
Thanks to Sebago and Ronnie for the thoughtfulness.
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i think you are super cutee
@ desseko question, what’s the brand of the dark reddish boat shoes in the first picture? its mad dope!
Sebago
I LOVE boat shoes trend for the men… It hope this will be the biggest trend next summer! Very casual and elegent at the same time!
I love your web site by the way! So chic!!!
How do you tuck in your jeans so they won’t drag on the floor. My jeans are too long.
If you are wearing boot shoes you should get your jeans altered. You are now stepping into another arena. The jeans that you are used to wearing just won’t look good with the boat shoes.
1. Alteration is the answer
2. Buy jeans with a shorter inseam if possible.
Where would i be able to find some red sebagos…i’ve been looking all over for some.