Jeans and boat shoes

shellshock · Apr 14, 2008

Originally Posted by stickonatree

what are those really low socks called, the ones that go down like half of your foot, and reminds one of ballerina slippers?

i wear those with boat shoes, or vans slip-ons in the summer. before i found out about them my feet used to get drenched in sweat after a summer day in slip-ons or boat shoes with no socks. extremely gross, don't recommend this route at all.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hue-Hidden-Cotto...04011170a12597

like those? they really do make things better. i loled when you said ballerina slippers. ^_^

ctrlaltelite · Apr 14, 2008

Originally Posted by jizzy p

Personally, I think boat shoes only work with chinos/trousers, not jeans. Although I'm sure some could pull it off.

depends on the shoe i'd say. now that there's newer, less preppy styles by brands like vans, visvim, and clae, it shouldn't be a problem to integrate this particular accessory into one's wardrobe.

still prefer sperrys though.

erbs · Apr 14, 2008

Although they're technically mocs this is a great look: http://men.style.com/gq/features/sli...=42&play=false

cookieoflife · Apr 15, 2008

Andy Spade says no to socks. http://men.style.com/print/slideshow...DALONE/photo/4

xchen · Apr 15, 2008

Originally Posted by erbs

Although they're technically mocs this is a great look:

http://men.style.com/gq/features/sli...=42&play=false

I've got these and I can attest to their quality and comfort, and they are also timeless and classic. They look great with raw denim, but in the brown color, not the cactus. These have become my everyday beater shoes and once they wear out I'll definitely replace them with another pair as they are some of my favorite shoes.

robin · Apr 15, 2008

Originally Posted by cookieoflife

Andy Spade says no to socks.

http://men.style.com/print/slideshow...DALONE/photo/4

I wish I could remember that quote about some other guy saying something about there being three types of people who say no to socks.

DGP · Apr 16, 2008

Definitely better with a more relaxed jean and no socks. I can't imagine wearing them with anything smaller than a 17in leg opening. JMHO.

Dave Walker · Apr 16, 2008

socks, depending on the length of jeans, and don't go for light coloured socks!!! Yeah, I also agree those half socks work too

Bona Drag · Apr 17, 2008

Originally Posted by erbs

Although they're technically mocs this is a great look:

http://men.style.com/gq/features/sli...=42&play=false

I get a picture of a car when I click this link - did I do something wrong?

Anyway, I agree no socks looks better, but I just can't do it most of the time; things get a little nasty...

xchen · Apr 17, 2008

Click next to go to slide 6. That ought to fix it, Bona Drag.

tyates · Apr 20, 2008

Any thoughts on which color would go well with dark denim but can also be worn with shorts? They're from Quoddy.

Also, I heard of some problems of delays when ordering directly from the company (as well as people getting the wrong size). Anyone have any experience with this? I'm not planning on a custom order so I'm trying to find an online retailer that may stock my size. I don't feel like waiting several months for my order and then risking getting the wrong size sent to me. Any recommendations?

Superb0bo · Apr 20, 2008

^^the last color looks amazing imo.

Superb0bo · Apr 20, 2008

speaking of boat shoes and socks, i did this yesterday:

my gf hated it, but I liked it on some 80s loafer vibe - Sporty old man steez.

JOA · Apr 20, 2008

I have the top pair pictured. The bottom color is cinnamon and is also nice, but the brown chromexecal (top pair) develops great character in color and leather. The cinnamon becomes too light for my taste.

Yes, Quoddy is backlogged. Remember, they are a small family operation and, now that the fashion industry has discovered them, cannot always keep up with demand. My boat shoes and my canoe mocs each took about three months to arrive, but have been well worth it.

Neo_Version 7 · Apr 20, 2008

I believe it can look good.

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