STOP WEARING BOAT SHOES

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@Luke0920 5 лет назад

I wore a Speedo and boat shoes to my grannies funeral, but I didn't feel out of place cause it was a destination funeral.

@felix121984 5 лет назад

Your feet is stinky. If not my feet smell better than yours.

@TheCricket1976 5 лет назад

This title scared me, but you were right on point !!

@user-ez5vq9fd2t 5 лет назад

Clickbaiting is as easy as ABC

@The_Kavalier 5 лет назад

Whew 😎

@brentl.vaneaton6901 5 лет назад

I love that phrase, ‘your style is always working for you, it’s working for you or against you.’, I’m going to borrow that, cheers 🥂

@BrockMcGoff 5 лет назад

Here here!

@jribe 5 лет назад

Clickbait. But the content was not wrong.

@gwimmer98 5 лет назад

It’s the same as brown/navy/dark colored canvas/leather sneakers to a suit. But you’re right, it often comes down to the fact that they are probably the closest to a dress shoe that they have. In some cases it’s acceptable, because no one expects a middle schooler to spend his money on high end dress shoes, but beyond a certain age chances are high that you will need them at some point so it’s probably a good “investment” (or let’s say “well spend money”)

@AbeselomYishak 5 лет назад

Great Video as per usual. But it would have been nice if you could change the title of the video to 'Stop wearing boat shoes with formal wear'. 'Stop wearing boat shoes' ,in all caps no less, looks a bit clickbaity, which is something i don't associate with this channel.

@DemetriosLevi 5 лет назад

A hex tie with boat shoes....now I've seen it all. But I feel like I can breathe again after this. Thanks, Jon

@The_Kavalier 5 лет назад

The hex tie really brought it all together 😂

@johnsinclair7733 5 лет назад

I’m confused . Where you wore a suit for 5 days (video) you wore the suit jacket with a dress shirt and tennis shoes? Now a suit is out of place with boat shoes! What gives?

@cardiacmyxoma4073 4 года назад

Don't worry about it mate. This guy isn't the be-all know-all when it comes to fashion. Wear whatever makes you comfortable.

@jackamane7818 4 года назад

don't seek validation from another man or listen to another man on how to dress. wear what you want. wear what makes you comfortable. someone as wild as YG posted up in a red suit with nike cortez shoes on and that fit was complete fire. create your own style.

@breh9320 24 дня назад

Hopefully one day society can forgive u for that...😅 But seriously it would look out of place and thats about it maybe you'll get a look or two but i dont think people care all that much these videos are for people who want to fit in a certain style/group of people and theres nothing wrong with. As the kids like to say "its not that deep"

@parrotbrand2782 3 года назад

People wear whatever they want. I don't think people give a sh** abt what others think. In reality very few people scrutinise other people's footwear. Of course if you wear bright pink or orange shoes, people will notice

@alan220781 10 месяцев назад

I'm comfortable with my blue Sebago. I wear it on anything I want. Whatever!

@somerandomguy9156 8 месяцев назад

Yes sir!

@pyenme 5 лет назад

You might want to reconsider the title of this video - people who sell "boat shoes" might agree.... LOL How about "Stop Wearing Boat Shoes as Dress Shoes" or something like it? It's great you explain what you mean in the video, but the title is a shocker - the title is why I watched it, because I know you like your Sperry boat shoes, and boat shoes are on your list of shoes to own. (I really appreciate your videos - they are well done and to the point. Thanks!)

@JustinHEMI05 5 лет назад

My pet peeve is square toe shoes. Thanks for mentioning exposed undershirts. I don't know why I have this particular neurosis, but I feel weird with exposed chest hair, so I wear crew neck undershirts everywhere..., and my chest isn't particularly hairy. I've had this fixation forever. Any tips on getting over it?

@anthonygardner400 5 лет назад

I agree wholeheartedly - with a possible exception. I attended a fairly preppy college in New England. Wearing topsiders with khakis, a sport coat, and maybe a tie was extremely common. Doing so wouldn’t make you appear to not know what you were doing. In fact, you’d be right in line with others. This was many years ago, however, so maybe things are different now. Bottom line, I guess, is: know your environment and use your judgment!

@The_Kavalier 5 лет назад

Nailed it.

@JonathanCurtis 5 лет назад

Same, boat shoes with chinos, jeans, or shorts. Only. However.... I’m definitely still wearing my speedo to the pool.

@The_Kavalier 5 лет назад

I didn’t say it was wrong... 😂

@JonathanCurtis 5 лет назад

The Kavalier it’s oh so right lol

@williammack5274 5 лет назад

Thanks for this one, John. I'm curious how you interpret the social affect of different classic mens' shoes. Shoes can certainly communicate a lot.

@migueli1539 Год назад

Hi, I have a pair of Sebago Dan’s (penny loafer) in black leather over black leather sole, and I usually wear them in special occasions with suits, in more formal contexts, rather than my brown leather, gore-tex oxfords. Are the brown oxfords really more formal than the black Dan penny loafers?

@14s0cc3r14 5 лет назад

How do you feel feel about dress boots? Appropriate for a suit? Appropriate for an interview?

@MrGman636 5 лет назад

I was expecting you to rag on boat shoes as being cliche in every case, but I understand your point. They look clunky on dress pants, and nearly there are so many alternatives that look better. Keep them as a best casual option, but refrain in more formal environments.

@lazesq 3 года назад

Hello, I'm interested in this topic. My new job is business casual wear. For Friday's is jeans polo no sneakers allowed can I wear the classic timberland icon boat shoe? I am over 40 or should I just wear a loafer style. Thank you

@marksshoereviews6028 4 года назад

Agree with pretty much everything you say but...I shelled out for a pair of Rancourt’s a few years ago and I do love them more than I should ever love a boat shoe.

@beholdbehold 4 года назад

There was a period a few years ago when Band of Outsiders made it look edgy (and cool) in a summer suit.

@hans.lankamp 5 лет назад

Does this apply to loafers too?

@The_Kavalier 5 лет назад

Very few loafers can be worn with suits. I just don’t see guys wearing loafers inappropriately with suits as much as boat shoes

@jetlaggedchef6806 5 лет назад

What dress shoes do you recommend for someone with really wide feet? I'm a 10 EEEE and it's nearly impossible to find dress shoes to fit.

@The_Kavalier 5 лет назад

Allen Edmonds

@earlgrey8143 5 лет назад

A slight note on why I think this is worse than wearing a sneaker with a suit: boat shoes can come across as you just genuinely not knowing that they are in fact casual shoes, whereas people at least know it was a deliberate choice to wear white sneakers. A surprising number of dudes kinda think anything in black or dark brown leather is automatically "dressy". Although, you should not wear either to a business meeting (or anywhere you are REQUIRED to wear a suit really).

@TravWhiteStyle 5 лет назад

I burned my sperrys after college

@eyeheartsushi2212 5 лет назад

Trav White Rite of passage, LOL! I just purchased a pair but that’s after a 25-year gap of not owning one #FullCircle

@The_Kavalier 5 лет назад

They’re for frats and old men on boats. Weird middle ground in between

@eyeheartsushi2212 5 лет назад

The Kavalier I wear mine only with shorts and no-show socks. Essentially a summer shoe, for me.

@Dominicreviews 5 лет назад

@@eyeheartsushi2212 Yep. Great summer shoe

@felix121984 5 лет назад

Trav I would have smelt those white male stinky boat shoes.

@saltyjo7514 4 года назад

Boat shoes can be worn with both shorts and trousers. Very versatile. I agree it is not suitable when you need to wear a tie. Otherwise it is really fine.

@PicoFromTX 5 лет назад

I like this video idea. New series inbound of style faux pas?

@The_Kavalier 5 лет назад

I could do this all day

@josephsmith2634 5 лет назад

I agree boat shoes are great for casual use. They are not dress shoes. By the way where is the light purple polo shirt from?

@The_Kavalier 5 лет назад

Vintage Bonobos

@fernsader9261 4 года назад

If an event is “business casual”, would it wrong of me to wear a tie and/or a jacket?

@trvlr1173 5 лет назад

My pet peeve would be guys wearing sports black socks with dress clothes. Just because they're black, doesn't mean you should wear them. You have to dress your feet just as well as the rest of you.

@The_Kavalier 5 лет назад

Agreed! Have to look the part.

@dariuszkrupka5965 3 года назад

A very cool way of communicating. Without offending people. Congratulations. Great channal on YT.

@gsotoaz 3 года назад

Come on man. Boat shoes are the best. They're so fashionable for hanging out on the weekend.

@nickwoo2 5 лет назад

Could you wear dress boots with a suit?

@Parker_Miller_M.S. 5 лет назад

Great video too btw, I share the same thoughts. So many college guys do this and it annoys me to no end

@ryanrobicheaux3896 5 лет назад

What about belts?...I have asked this question before, when did it become appropriate or acceptable to not wear a belt when your pants have belt loops?

@wotv7732 5 лет назад

both is fine, trust me I live in Milan and London for years and I have seen both style in the business district. Most of my trousers have belt loop, sometimes I wear it sometimes I do not. If you are short like me, no belt is better, as there will be no break between your shirt to your trouser. Hope it helps

@pattgsm 5 лет назад

Ilham Nandana - IDK. I think casual bottoms (jeans, chinos, 5 pocket pants, shorts), are perfectly fine w/o belt. If OTR suit has belt loops I think either w/belt or bracers are the most acceptable choices. Odd OTR wool trousers & more refined chinos. I think the respectable choice is to wear a belt. It's easier get away w/o belt if suit jacket or SC is involved and pants absolutely fit perfectly w/o belt.

@vindicator75 5 лет назад

I hate boat shoes too, there are lots of alternatives like a driving shoes or any type of loafer pretty much. Boat shoes just don't need to be in any guys closet.

@chromaticdeath 5 лет назад

What was the no-show sock peeve you mentioned near the end?

@jamesmurray3128 5 лет назад

I do not own a boat. Therefore I do not own boat shoes. Keeping it simple.

@The_Kavalier 5 лет назад

Good logic 😃

@kaikaichen 5 лет назад

But do you own a dive watch and not scuba dive?

@mykebryan8299 5 лет назад

I love that this was just something you needed to get off your chest 😂

@angelomartinez9039 5 лет назад

Are my Crocs still in style??

@The_Kavalier 5 лет назад

Anything is in style if you want it to be

@1eparry 5 лет назад

Why is it ok to wear a suit with sneakers but not boat shoes? Just curious...

@tvang464 5 лет назад

I'm no fashion expert, but the sneaker can work as you're deliberately going for the look. The boat shoe, I think, maybe the person think it's a dress shoe when it's not. You look like you don't know what you're doing. These are both assumptions people make.

@FFL-7J 5 лет назад

By the way... Where did you got that polo??

@danielhakimi 5 лет назад

I've had this argument with a couple of people on mfa. Some of them argue that they're basically loafers... those people are wrong. Then we debate whether they're more or less casual than sneakers... which is kind of an academic question... but I'd definitely say more casual. And people disagree with that too. Idk.

@NoiseJunkieRecords 4 года назад

I would personally consider boat shoes less casual than sneakers by far -- but I want to clarify that I wouldn't call either of them anything approaching "formal". If you can't shine them, they aren't formal.

@tomfishman2933 5 лет назад

Great video, is that your ledbury shirt?

@vincentlee7111 5 лет назад

Any nice boat shoes brand recommendation?

@fredcoles6013 4 года назад

Sperry topsider

@majoemanaois8131 4 года назад

I only have a pair of boatshoes, can I ask you for a pair of derby or oxford shoes? ☺️

@zachanderson303 5 лет назад

This scared at me first because I showed up to your function with boat shoes on but I completely agree.

@The_Kavalier 5 лет назад

All good Zach! Looked good with a polo 😬

@justinhallluper8891 5 лет назад

The title scared me, but points were made.

@jackfntwist 4 года назад

I've been to dozens of the most exclusive country / yacht / social clubs in the world, and have seen many prominent men wear Sperry's with slacks and blazers. Are you only talking about "professional" environments and weddings? That's ridiculous.

@qazifaisal5 Год назад

I love boat shoes but never on formal occasions.

@jel517 2 года назад

THIS. Thank you for saying it out loud

@spectatorofallthings6587 5 лет назад

The guy going to the interview in flip flops and out a clean shave might just be the smartest dude to work in the company lol he may not care about his looks but is a genius

@EricsMode 5 лет назад

It only works for J.Crew catalog or a wedding at the beach.

@niklasgruneke7164 4 года назад

Big fan of an exposed undershirt - especially a ribbed tank. Don’t always stick to the “rules” - be yourself

@JusttheWatch 5 лет назад

Boat shoes are over dressed for most churches in California...

@Dzamora612 5 лет назад

This just HAD to be said! Glad somebody finally did it 👍🏻 great video

@FFL-7J 5 лет назад

Finally! A good stubble... I am definitely speechless. Just keep it Jon. Trust me. I can say 100% sure that your wife loves it. If it’s scratchy for hey, full beard is the next step💯🔝🔝💯💯

@FFL-7J 5 лет назад

And if you want a mustache, go with a beard_stache

@SoXFireBlade 5 лет назад

i totally agree. from where i live moccasins seems the norm and it drives me crazy

@fortimeless3299 5 лет назад

Wearing Boat Shoes Just Like A Pierce Brosnan In The Picture, It's Ok 😊

@tomw665 4 года назад

Him: "Whether your budget is $100 or..." Me: Say lower dude, mine will be the next figure" Him: "...or $400" Me: I'm done.

@needfoolthings 5 лет назад

That stubble brings out the face the best. Stick with that for a while.

@The_Kavalier 5 лет назад

Wife likes it too. I’m coming around to it!

@needfoolthings 5 лет назад

About a beard, the wife is always right.

@RonBalone 5 лет назад

Agreed on exposed undershirts, but I think you're being too kind. Men just need to stop wearing undershirts with button downs period IMO. They create a line in the sleeve area, and are just completely unnecessary.

@The_Kavalier 5 лет назад

I think undershirts with polos are even worse.

@36424567254 4 года назад

@@The_Kavalier do people actually do that? like, why? if it's hot enough for a polo...

@ejm6122 5 лет назад

Lol my GREATEST pet peeve..... too! Its really rigid up there with leaving the size label or label tab on your sleeve.... you might as well hide your chewing gum behind your ear during a interview. Thanks for this video.

@The_Kavalier 5 лет назад

Yikes! That's a good one! 10 Rookie mistakes that drive me crazy comes next

@kmcooper9689 5 лет назад

Truer Words my friend, Truer Words!

@drhreigns3045 5 лет назад

On point video brotha

@TheUrbanEpicure 5 лет назад

Where else would I wear my Speedos than to my local pool, i.e. the perfect place to do lanes?

@The_Kavalier 5 лет назад

like I said, wear whatever you want 😂

@TomG1990 5 лет назад

I can't speak to etiquette, as I wear cowboy boots with suits. But boat shoes are a terrible idea, as terrible as Chuck Taylors, in fact. It's a flat slipper. You need arch support.

@trishbirchard1270 3 года назад

Entirely agree !!

@Jjf109nine 5 лет назад

0:24 That is not a suit. It’s a suit pant with a blazer at most.

@randomizedred 4 года назад

Missed out on a job for wearing boat shoes .... count yourself lucky ! Infantile.

@Torelel 5 лет назад

Now i want to wear tuxedo at the playground

@The_Kavalier 5 лет назад

Just always be true to yourself

@rodz7910 5 лет назад

The title is correct.... STOP WEARING BOAT SHOES...... period!!!

@seancatacombs 5 лет назад

Boat shoes with socks

@somerandomguy9156 8 месяцев назад

I wear boat shoes with jeans inside the church lol

@CreamJockey 5 лет назад

Couldn’t agree more!

@wwffigureproductions6545 4 года назад

All of the cuhs mad rn

@andrewstory7894 3 года назад

I feel like Cole Hanns matches this.

@rovercoupe7104 5 лет назад

So glad I was right. Thank you. M.

@clint7312 5 лет назад

Agreed. Enough said.

@The_Kavalier 5 лет назад

Short and sweet.

@TheLifeOnHigh 5 лет назад

Honest question: Why are boat shoes such a staple among white heterosexual men? 🤔

@haideral-baldawi2857 5 лет назад

because they're cool and preppy. they're a very versatile piece of footwear for casual occasions, and have a very American look. I'm not white, but they really fit my style.

@The_Kavalier 5 лет назад

Should explore this

@TheLifeOnHigh 5 лет назад

@The Kavalier - after watching this video I became so curious and stumbled upon the sub Reddit 😁 www.reddit.com/r/AskMen/comments/8o186b/white_american_men_whats_the_cultural/?

@Drownedinblood 5 лет назад

I imagine there is some fantasy of being on a boat or signal to others that you are apparently rich enough to own a boat. Boat shoes are super practical on wet surfaces and some guys just hopped onto land and didn't wanna change their shoes.

@jackfntwist 4 года назад

Racist ignorance.

@Dan-lq6dg 5 лет назад

AGREED.

@steverocksyo 5 лет назад

The founder of Tom's has to wear Tom's when he wears suits.

@johanfagerstromjarlenfors 2 года назад

High school/college kids wear bost shoes in usa?!?🤣 In my country you would never, and i really mean NEVER, see anybody younger than 55 wearing boat shoes

@verveblack 5 лет назад

what about driver shoes?

@billyethridge1558 5 лет назад

Perhaps young men wear them at inappropriate time because they don’t want to appear older than they are.

@TheMensch 5 лет назад

Coincidence alpha m just put out a video saying boat shoes are lame... boat shoes are cool af if u wear them properly!

@The_Kavalier 5 лет назад

Heard it here first

@kongmw 5 лет назад

i never wear boat shoes, just camp mocs 😂

@RealShrigmaMale 3 года назад

Just crocs

@archipelago9376 5 лет назад

Oh sh*t, we aren't supposed to wear hats to interviews?! Lol for real the image of that cracks me up

@Lassehansen3 3 года назад

I hear this quite often 🤔 don’t know if it is a American thing or not, but I have never noticed men wearing boat shoes with suits 😅🤷‍♂️

@The_Kavalier 3 года назад

very American 🤷🏻‍♂️

@davidlam8611 4 месяца назад

@@The_Kavalier I wore boat shoes with a suit on several of my cruises and I am not American.

@kurbiscremesuppe 4 года назад

Wearing boatshoes in general are reason for a life inprisonment!

@36424567254 4 года назад

what if you are literally on a boat?

@kurbiscremesuppe 4 года назад

@@36424567254 then you're excused :)

@TFM8 5 лет назад

Thank youuuuu!

@McOuroborosBurger 5 лет назад

No beer pong champions have shown up to a game in oxfords or tennis shoes. All I’m sayin.

@The_Kavalier 5 лет назад

Truth

@fastleopard1 5 лет назад

Agreed

@ethanbartlett8208 5 лет назад

Bravo to you sir. Bravo.

@wotv7732 5 лет назад

Never had boat shoes, although i have 3 pairs of loafers :)

@steamgent4592 5 лет назад

Man this was like click bait!!!! I thought you were gonna say via the title "Men NEVER EVER wear boat shoes"!!!! LMAO!! YEAH that was obvious boat shoes are NOT dress shoes but they are great shoes!

@Drownedinblood 5 лет назад

You know who really makes these rules?

@Cyberslug1 5 лет назад

What are you talking about. I wear what I want!! Just like I wear only a sock over my mini me to the beach ( Great way to get lots of girls ) and I wear tuxedos to decathlons, Talk about classy !!! LOL