Which shoe looks better?

[djdelarosa25]

Should I go for traditional boat shoes?

http://www.dressterra.uk/images/offer/uk/111/9/3076668789/3076668789.jpg

or try something new?

http://i.imgur.com/vcXDu.jpg

I already have a pair of Sperry boat shoes (brown with white sole) and they look very worn out and beat up. However, I don't know which of the two would look better with the way that I dress. I'm mostly a shirt and jeans type of guy. However, I do wear shorts sometimes (yes, still shirts).

Also, I've heard that Sebago is good quality; better than Sperry. Is this true?

Which of the two would you pick?

 

[djdelarosa25]

Do people in this forum hate boat shoes and blucher mocs?

 

[Chowkin]

No we don't. But:

After you graduate college, the only place they should be worn is on the deck of ship.

http://www.businessinsider.com/what-to-wear-instead-of-boat-shoes-2016-3

 

[mensimageconsultant]

The differences between the two make the 'new' style look juvenile.

Boat shoes aren't of much use to well-dressed adults, it's true.

 

[Tacosauce]

Boat shoes are cool. I own a few pairs. The 2 pairs you listed are quite similar. It looks like the second pair have a bit more lacing.

But I dislike them both. Colored soles are difficult to match.

I did see some boat shoes at Loro Piana boat shoes in person yesterday. I was quite taken by them, but not the price tag.

https://www.loropiana.com/en/eshop/shoes-summer-walk-water-repellent-suede/p-FAE8124?colorCode=2838

 

[IChen]

If you wear a lot of shorts and t shirts I guess they're ok and useful...

 

[johng70]

I don't entirely agree with others here - the reality is, a grown man can wear boat shoes and even, GASP, flip flops in the right circumstances. And, absolutely, you can wear boat shoes with jeans - just never with socks. As for boat shoes, I do prefer sebago over sperry. Sebago is a nice ready-made brand before you move up to handmade boat/mocs from companies like Quoddy or Rancourt or others.

Now, having said all that - boat shoes, like flip-flops, are a very casual look. Think untucked shirts and as mentioned, no socks. So, they certainly are NOT my choice for everyday wear with jeans. So, the truth is in the middle - yes a man can wear boat shoes, even with jeans, but in my opinion, only with an ultra-casual look -the type of attire you might wear to a beach bonfire.

So, if you're looking for an everyday shoe to wear with jeans, then I DO agree that boat shoes aren't the best answer.

 

[johng70]

Quick follow-up: I see the OP is in the Phillipines. That might change things quite a bit. Acceptable modes of dress may be different there. My wife and I frequently travel to the Carribean an d on the islands there, style of dress is very different than continental U.S. Having not been to the Phillipines, I can't comment on accepted modes of dress there - perhaps boat shoes ARE better there.

I would suggest - if you can get some made in Chromexcel, that's a very good quality leather that has some natural water resistance. But you should still treat to help it repel water and salt.

 

[IChen]

I mean depending on color of shoes they can and can't work well with jeans and would do better with like chinos for example.

But honestly even like a driving moc looks better than a boat shoe with jeans.

 

[Don Fowles]

I saw this shoes i think you can use this shoes with jeans and if you want wear formal dress than you should try formal shoes..

 

[Rodman]

The second one