Boat shoes - yay or nay?

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Boat shoes

Saw these and really liked them. Thought they’d be a good alternative to the white trainer trend (which I’ve not totally got onboard with).

What do people think?

I like boat shoes and have a pair! Granted, I don't follow fashion so don't know about the does and don'ts. It s probably a don't looking at other responses but each to their own I say :). One day when they are back in fashion, you will be able to tell everyone you were ahead of the times:)

Do those saying they aren't in fashion why do so many shops sell them . These are much nicer , I like the look of the Salcombe 3 www.moshulu.co.uk/womens-shoes/boat-shoes

I have a pair of the Moshulu Dartmoors

Very "I played hockey at private school, if that's your vibe.

That’s what I was wondering. I’ve seen them everywhere this year.

absolutely love them. Used to have a dark blue pair that Flit Flop did and looked on their site recently to find they no longer do them.
I especially like those lilac ones

If preppy is the look you want, go for them. If nothing else, it’s different to the endless parade of white trainers. There is a great deal of uniformity on this site.

i couldn't get on board with the white trainer look either OP

Do those saying they aren't in fashion why do so many shops sell them .

Not all shops sell high fashion. Some sell classics. Boat/deck shoes are preppy and there are always people looking for preppy.

www.sperry.com/en/authentic-original-tonal-leather-boat-shoe/194917656952.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=&scid=scplp51325W-194917656952&sc_intid=51325W-194917656952&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpv2TBhDoARIsALBnVnnDzk-pjsuvbupZ3S118r1RxYwPbJOWmW0TdvX455Ql-O78zY2p7EIaAqAREALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
These look a bit more sleek, with a less clunky sole, imo.

I'm not a massive boat shoe fan but also have the timberlands, they are a lovely light tan and really comfortable.

Moshalu and Crew Clothing are not really places that people who are into fashion would shop at.

I like a boat shoe. I'm onboard.

Try Sperry's or Sebago.

Hate them

Not my style op so a no from me, BUT if you like em..
I suppose they just scream middle aged and matronly and why not add a jaunty scarf to match. Good thing we are all different…

They are a wardrobe staple in Devon and Cornwall

Where I am from these are called 'Dubes', short for Dubarry, the maker of choice for all the trendy young 'uns back in the day. In fact, I think plenty of Rock Boys still wear them??

Can't believe Crew are still flogging stuff like this that looked dated 20 years ago. Clothes for Kate Middleton during the St Andrews years, fine but in 2022??

I live near a sailing town and all the rich, yachties wear boat shoes so they will not be going anywhere near my tootsies as they fit a bit of a stereotype here.

Yeah, but they’re a Ross O’Carroll Kelly joke these days!

White turned up jeans, tan or navy deck shoes and a navy T-shirt with maybe a Ralph Lauren style blazer over is a very stereotypical look but it's a preppy look and whilst not fashionable I quite like it.

Those two tone bangers though ... no.

I don't mind a boat shoe but prefer the ones that look like 'kit' as opposed to a 'fashion' version of the original

I like them, and I often wear Timberland boat shoes with shorts in summer. I’m the last person you would ever want to take fashion advice from, though.

Boat shoes are great casual shoes, easy to wear and look good with most things. Buy them!!

Chatham Women's Rema Boat Shoes amzn.eu/d/89Ws55R

These are lovely