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Searching for a youthful boat shoe

Swag22

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I'm trying to find a youthful-looking boat shoe not named sperry. I want something that will look nice with some nice denim, and something that won't make me look like a grandpa.

the only ones I sort of liked were the Clae Costeau(sp.) and when I tried them on I didn't like how it looked at all .

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And no it doesn't have to be velcro

Any other suggestions??
 

dfagdfsh

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if by 'youthful' you mean 'ugly' than you should try APC.

the appeal of the boat shoe is that the design is so simple and classic.
 

willy cheesesteak

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If you're not ready for boat shoes, don't kop half assed versions of it...
 

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Enray

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Sperry Top-Siders. That is, unless you want those abominations like Visvim Hockneys. I guess you could try Vans Zapato del Barco, but Sperry's are better. You really won't look like a grandpa.
 

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Jumbo shrimp, military intelligence, youthful boat shoe. Oxymorons defined.
 

thekunk07

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quote worthy. and strikes me meta.

Originally Posted by willy cheesesteak
If you're not ready for boat shoes, don't kop half assed versions of it...
 

XenoX101

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The upcoming Spring 2009 Paul Smith collection has some really nice ones.
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Not cheap though.
 

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