Trending for Spring '25

For some people, they may have never left, but for others, the tide of 2025 sees boat shoes make a triumphant return. With a timeless look rooted in effortless coastal cool and smart campus preppiness, it’s understandable that this iconic style, first introduced nearly 90 years ago, is trending once again. For the ultimate classic look, opt for rich browns that pay homage to the boat shoe’s heritage.

A soft color palette brings added versatility to the boat shoe’s classic silhouette. On the one hand, it can bring a sporty, lightness, when paired with a more casual outfit; while, on the other hand, the softer palette can elevate more formal warm leather looks. Think a light cream boat shoe worn with swim shorts on deck during the day and then paired with linen trousers of the same color in the evening.

Some things get better with age. Inspired by old school vulcanized sneakers, these shoes have been worked up in retro colors and treated to washed and aged finishes, to give you all the style of a well-worn pair, even when they’re fresh out of the box. Designed to look like they’ve been your go-to pair for years, throwback sneakers can be dressed up or down with ease.

Opposites attract. Drawing inspiration from both the dance studio and the sea, these boat shoes have been slimmed down and given a ballet flat’s silhouette. The result brings a preppier side to balletcore, making it a smart and chic way to take on one of the must-try trends for Spring ‘25.