What colour for boat shoes? For those spring/summer days

[rossyl]

Wondering which colour would be most versatile and go with the most.

The options are brown or blue. I'm thinking of wearing them with or without socks, and with jeans (mainly), shorts, and light and dark chinos. - So a real mix.

Possibly, one thing that maybe should be taken into account, given sockless with shorts possibility, is my darker skintone (i.e. light-ish brown).

Timberland Boat Shoe
http://www.timberlandonline.co.uk/on...arch&color=214

In my view Timberland make the best quality and most comfortable boat shoe, i know people who have had the same pair for 10+ years.

 

[Azzurri]

Originally Posted by rossyl

Wondering which colour would be most versatile and go with the most.

The options are brown or blue. I'm thinking of wearing them with or without socks, and with jeans (mainly), shorts, and light and dark chinos. - So a real mix.

Possibly, one thing that maybe should be taken into account, given sockless with shorts possibility, is my darker skintone (i.e. light-ish brown).

Timberland Boat Shoe
http://www.timberlandonline.co.uk/on...arch&color=214

In my view Timberland make the best quality and most comfortable boat shoe, i know people who have had the same pair for 10+ years.

Both brown and navy are really versatile colours. I have one pair of each. But if I had to choose between them, I would pick brown simply because it is just that little bit more versatile in terms of matching with your clothes.

 

[rossyl]

Thank you.

Might have to get down to a shop and try some on... I much prefer online shopping and better using my free time!

 

[ApplesHK]

According to one of the style writers in last months Esquire, it is black Sebagos.

 

[Izhitsa]

Originally Posted by Azzurri

Both brown and navy are really versatile colours. I have one pair of each. But if I had to choose between them, I would pick brown simply because it is just that little bit more versatile in terms of matching with your clothes.

+1; earlier today I was thinking which two pairs of Paraboot Barths to buy, and decided to go for brown and navy.

 

[lasbar]

Brown looks great with beige ,cream , white and a lot of tones used in summer clothing...

Navy is also a great choice even if it is a little more restricted.

 

[S. Magnozzi]

Originally Posted by lasbar

Brown looks great with beige ,cream , white and a lot of tones used in summer clothing...

Navy is also a great choice even if it is a little more restricted.

+1. Start with brown and move from there...

 

[Fred H.]

If you're looking for a REAL boat shoe (i.e. you really sail), then I suggest: HARKEN: Men's Classic Leather Shoes ($119.00)

Wore these last season and they are VERY comfortable and provide excellent wet traction. Bought these from Zappos (canvas) for wear in St. Thomas: Sperry Top-Sider - Bahama Lace ($60.00)

 

[Thrifter]

Originally Posted by Fred H.

If you're looking for a REAL boat shoe (i.e. you really sail), then I suggest:

HARKEN: Men's Classic Leather Shoes ($119.00)

Those are the Crocs of boat shoes.

To the OP - brown with denim, blue with chinos.

 

[southbound35]

Any boat shoe color conversation is moot before first knowing the color of your boat. Nothing is worse than one's boat shoes clashing with the color of his boat.

 

[Rummage]

Originally Posted by southbound35

Any boat shoe color conversation is moot before first knowing the color of your boat. Nothing is worse than one's boat shoes clashing with the color of his boat.

lol

+1

 

[lasbar]

Originally Posted by southbound35

Any boat shoe color conversation is moot before first knowing the color of your boat. Nothing is worse than one's boat shoes clashing with the color of his boat.

Bravo.

That's pure sartorial obsession ...:

 

[Working Stiff]

I hate boat shoes with jeans.

 

[a tailor]

Come On Now,everyone Knows The Right Shoe Is Red And The Left Is Green.

 

[JayJay]

Brown

Navy

Red

In that order.