Boat shoe
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Boat shoes (also known as deck shoes or top-siders) are typically canvas or leather with non-marking rubber soles designed for use on a boat. A
History
Modern boat shoes were invented in 1935 by American
Use
Sailors use boat shoes, as the name suggests; however, since the 1970s they have become casual footwear in coastal areas of the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Argentina, Australia, China, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom. Many boat shoes today retain traditional white, non-marking soles, though many others have dark non-marking soles. They usually have a moc-toe (like a moccasin) construction.
They are partially seen as a status symbol as boat ownership is associated with wealth. The fashion is widely popular in many countries from elementary to college age.[citation needed] Boat shoes are popular for school, church, and everyday wear. Many schools with uniform requirements allow boat shoes to be worn as they are made in part or entirely of leather.
In the 1980s, they became a fashion trend that returned in the late 2000s. They can be worn with everyday and dress wear by all ages and genders.
References
- ^ Sullivan, Nick (February 25, 2009). "When to Break Out the Boat Shoes: Ask Nick Sullivan". Esquire. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
- ^ Green, Dennis (July 26, 2016). "How a shoe invented for sailors ended up on every college campus in America". Business Insider. Insider Inc. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ a b "Boat Shoes". boats.com. February 2017.
External links
- Media related to Boat shoes at Wikimedia Commons