Of all the flat shoe trends we’ve seen this year—and trust me, there have been a lot—this is perhaps the one I least expected, even though I know it to be a classic. In a move that will appease quiet luxury fans, boat shoes are officially back for summer 2024.
Having crept into high profile runway shows including Miu Miu’s most recent spring/summer collection, the humble shoe trend has also seen an uptick in online interest over the course of the past month—as noted by data analyst @databutmakeitfashion.
The shoe trend may have previously been reserved for yacht dwellers, thus cementing its luxury status, but now it’s currently making its way on to city streets at pace, whispering wealth with every step. Styled by the fashion set with cottons, linens and denim, the controversial shoe to gearing up to be one of summer’s most important footwear buys.
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A surprising mainstay in Miu Miu’s runway collection, the brand’s tan boat shoes were paired with leather skirts, draping trousers and micro shorts throughout—attesting to the versatile nature of the rising shoe trend.
Already an influencer favourite, the style set have taken to wearing the piece for casual outings or beach-side wanders.
With it boat-day connotations, the flat shoe has a distinctly summery edge. A fuller-coverage alternative to strappy sandals or ballet flats for the hotter months, the boat shoe silhouette isn’t a far cry from the leather loafers we’ve been styling for seasons now, so you might find it easier to wear than you imagined.
To shop the rising footwear trend that fashion people are backing for summer 2024, read on to discover our edit of the best boat shoes to buy right now, whatever your budget.
SHOP THE BEST BOAT SHOES HERE:
Miu Miu
Unlined Bleached Leather Loafers
Style these two the beach or wear with your favourite jeans.
These are selling out quickly.
Sebago
Sebago Portland Boat Shoes
These also come in two other colours.
The Row
Lucca Leather Moccasins
These are on their way to selling out.
M&S Collection
Wide Fit Leather Tassel Flat Boat Shoes
These also come in a fresh white hue.
Eastland
Yarmouth Boat Shoes
Boat shoes add a relaxed element to your day-to-day styling.
Timberland
Noreen Boat Shoes
This elegant leather pair is easy to work into a capsule wardrobe.
Sebago
Jackman Boater Shoes
Style with socks or wear on its own.
Miu Miu
Unlined Bleached Two-Tone Leather Loafers
These also come in a red colour way.
The very definition of a bargain.