Why Boat Shoes Are So Hated (The Truth) 

Waterishproof, no slip, and comfy af. I'm about 'em.

I've never heard of boat shoes being hated lol. When I was a kid they were of course associated more with preppy kids, but those days are over. I wear them primarily with a light colored pair of fitted jeans and they look great.

When we're allowing memes to alter our clothing decisions, we've already lost.

I'm from Florida,and I'm not preppy at all. But when its 99°F outside with nearly 100% humidity, I can't think of a better shoe to wear.

Back in the day boat shoes were considered a collegiate fashion statement. That to me, is very cool. As penny loafers were the hot collegiate fashion statement in the 70's, boat shoes made it big in the late 80's and through the 90's. Today's college fashion statement in contrast is anything from Nike, New Balance, Under Armour, or Sketchers. Long live the boat shoe.

I’d wear this shoe with sweats style has no limits people just have to think outside of the box

Boat shoes are fine, they're a classic shoe that match with shorts and a T-shirt and they're perfect for messing around on boats, at the beach etc or in hot locations. Just don't wear them with socks or formal wear. Wear whatever you want, don't worry about what others think or tell you to do.

Ive been wearing boat shoes for over 15 years, I wear them with skinny jeans, slim fit jeans, and some chinos, t shirts and jackets. It's all about making your own style and making them work with what you wear. They are the most comfortable shoe I own. I get compliments with how I wear them 😄

I do not hate boat shoes, on the contrary, I love that design, they are my favorite shoes style (i got 6 pair of boat shoes and 6 pair of loafers)

The most comfortable shoes ever and they look fine. A classic design.

That's life changing and most of us neglect it.

They are a good substitute for the omnipresent sneakers.

Ngl that intro shoe throw edit was smooth and spot on.

I only have 5 pairs of boat shoes, 10 pairs of loafers , and I'm also preppy lol. pink shirts and tan khakis daily lol

I love taking cruises, and I have to fly to the port, because I live in Ohio. When you can't pack much for the trip, these shoes are perfect for shorts, jeans, kakies and beach weare. I can combine them with multiple outfits. Of course they don't match a suit, but everything down from there is perfect and don't take the bulk in your suite case

Are good shoes special de Sperry and timberland

Honestly this is gonna be my go to shoe since we boat all summer normally

I have 3 pairs of Sebago's but the uppers and soles are better than what you are showing. I absolutely love mine, and they are sooo comfortable. I polish mine ever few days and the uppers look very rich. They aren't cheap shoes. I do not and have never followed styles. I'm comfortable and that's the bottom line. I look at peoples footware all the time, and i just see that the trend is laziness. I live in Florida and men wear either boat shoes, sneakers, or sandals.

Looks like the comments i have seen thus so-far is that alot of people actually like the Boat shoe. Unfortunatly you are on of the very few that hates them. I'm 53 year old male and in high school these shoes where the bomb, and still are. I have a HUGE collection of Sperry Boat shoe that my wife had asked me before Christmas what would you like? I had nothing else in mind except to ask for a Gift Card at Sperry Top Sider. She asked me "What what Boat shoe can you possibly want that you haven't have already?" Well i had asked for the the Hand Made In Main Gold Cup Series in two-tone Light and dark brown. When Christmas came and i opened up my gift i was BLOWN-AWAY! What a GORGEOUS shoe! My wife had my 2 sons to help pitch in and get them for me since they are over $300. I absolutley love these shoes. ❤😊😊🏆

Worn in it’s casual nature there is nothing wrong with them more grown up than a pair of vans .

Imagine being so insecure about your style that you are concerned about a meme or how people view it online. Try them with a quality sweater and dark jeans.

I love my *"boat shoes"* as when walking on concrete and then walking on gravel _(stones)_ I can't feel the difference, also they are *Goodyear Welted* and the can last over 10 year if well looked after *Saphir* shoe care products, if you can't afford use *Kiwi* shoe care products!

Im here for the cool shoe flips lol dude great video, I agree with some of your points, its def been memed alot

I never heard of or met anyone in my country hating boat shoes. That shoe design is very cool and classy.

I LOVE boat shoes 200%! I wear them constantly 😍

You’re right about their lack of versatility. I wear them only with shorts and no show socks.

Never heard of the ladies hating this shoe on men, and there is nothing wrong with looking preppy ! They are great for summer and work well with Chinos and shorts and you do not need to wear Ralph Lauren with them just wear a short a polo. I am actually sailer and wear them on the boat in summer so yeah happy to use them on the boat like they were designed to be.

I love boat shoes and Italian cut shoes. Not a big square tip but a small square tip. Where the shoes look like they would come to a point, but a flat square tip. They say fake it until you make it... well I want that yuppie life. So yeah, I'm in with the boat shoes.

What happens when the person who wears the boat shoes, because he actually goes boating, fishing, and sailing, particularly sailing? Never, ever wear long socks with boat shoes, never more than ankle high. Thigh-high socks on boat shoes get wet, fall down, and become problematic while sailing. Thus, never wear tall socks with boat shoes. Boat shoes are cool because they're specifically practical for sailing. They serve an identifiable function!

What you recommend in place of the Boat shoes?

Seriously , i would Never Love any other shoe rather boat shoes ❤️it doesn't matter what others THINK ...

Im not into trends or going for a certain look. I just wanna look like i have some self respect and luckily, my big sis taught me how to do that without looking tacky growing up. The darker brown ones have gotten me compliments when i wear them with regular fit jeans and a neutral color polo or dress shirt. You dont have to go all in on the preppy or hipster look to pull them off.

Wear what you like. Don’t let anyone tell you what is “good” or “bad”. I have multiple pairs and wear them all the time. Make your own style, not someone else’s.

it's the go to for summer for any men 30 or above. Style them with a short and a polo and you're good

Very interesting!

I wear them solely because they get hate lol also they’re comfy. I go to school and even play casual basketball in them sometimes. I also wear them with ankle socks unless I’m wearing sweatpants then I wear long socks.

They last forever. Good brands' boat shoes can outlive us.

I have 7 pairs lol i love them so much 😍

I luv boat shoes . The style is so cool . They can be worn in any casual attire . You don't wear it with tuxedo of course .

In Brazil where flip flops are very common, i think boat shoes are pretty good choice.

Who told you that boat shoes are the most hated..we love boat shoes here in Philippines..

I have one pair that are insanely worn.. love them. Not gonna wear them with a suit. but I do wear them to the gym, and I get stares 😂.. I see people looking down at my feet like what the hell ? is he squatting in Sperrys ...

We wear those with anything on my island lol they🔥🔥 sebago docksides🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

But they Are so Classic and cool

No one ever said that

I have the all black Kickers Lennon. They look well cool for so called boat shoes. For the clean shaven look, no no for anyone under 40.

Most stylish comfortable shoes. Have various colors all wlth white sole. Love the tan/honey color which is also in the video🤣. Best color… than comes navy…

I didn’t understand a single word you said mate so I’ll keep wearing my top-siders and docksides. :-P

Boaters love boat shoes; I've got 10 pairs of Sperry's...some sandals, one pr sneakers

Crazy best shoes ever. Durable. I've got 2 pairs lasted years and years still going strong. All leather.

I can careless... no socks love Em

The only negative stigma of Deck shoes that I can remember happened back around the 70's & 80s the negative of the shoes was that it was a status symbol for having Money . Back in the 80's the Richie's as they were called never mingled with a non rich person. in recent years it's been stylishly popular again . During the 80's I remember Payless and Kmart selling there brand of Deck shoes and the deck sneakers. I have been kicking around with one shape or another of Deck shoes or deck sneakers for close to forty years.

I think they look great with any outfit

I love them but they are hard to find them in my size (17)

Nobody wear boat shoes with long socks here in the philippines..

These are the best shoes when wearing shorts behind a low tops sneakers of course..

I can see midwesterners not being used to them. But if you live within 200 miles of a big lake or the ocean I’m sure you’ve owned a few. Being from Florida, they’re “preppie kit” and “workwear essentials” in my book.

Boat shoes aren’t hated. Not like crocs at least.

I love them for all the reason ppl hate them 🤣 and the nike sock look is ugly asf but the preppy look is gold for me

at least this guy doesn't wear women's hoop earrings while he offers his criticism of the boat shoe...

I like the boat shoes.. sometimes it's not only abt the looks but also the comfort Every ppl have different views u may hate these but for me it does the job

Today I never wear *cheap shoes* because they end up costing over $1,000 over 10 years, and also can cause feet problems e.g. micro-cramps, due to lack of *arch support* as to sand shoes, may be around $150-$250 range. as to boat shoes, ($370), Derby, and Oxford ($470). and they *have to be Goodyear Welted* no if's or buts about it!

sperrys with nike elite sock was the SHIT

Awesome video

I've never heard of boat shoes being hated ....

Stylish , comfortable , casual - can be dressed up or down - better than a stupid sneaker - better than a stupid hob-stomper [ unless there is a foot of snow outside ] - I wear them year round at work - even if I need to drive there in snow gear. Period said. "Clients" seem to see them and feel more comfortable - that's maybe just where I live - Y'all decide that for yourselves.

Dang it hard to hear over the bass lol

I Love this shoe. I want woodlands to bring it back.

But what if you have a boat???

I wear them.

Superior to crocs for around the house. Literally do concrete work in mine. They take a beating

Starter for your 2nd video The 85+ yr old invention of the boat shoe is cool and *verifiable*. Please reiterate wearing them with shorts / socks is plain bad. But they ARE very versatile - not out of place with t-shirts / cutoffs all the way to the causal side of blazer / tie. True, they are no good with anything more formal. However, I once met Dennis Conner in a tux while rocking a pair of patent leather Sperrys.

I used to think it was associated with a rich douche. But as I get older I start to like them even though I’m still broke lol

Its trends not that long ago crocs were so hated now everybody wears them because we are tought to follow because leading isn't easy

Boat shoes the best

🤣🤣 You never explained the picture you chose for a thumbnail 😆😆

What do I care about "meme culture" when chosing shoes? And at the same time I'm watching this video "Why Boat Shoes are so hated", YT recommends another video to me, by RMRS: "Why are Boat Shoes so DAMN stylish?".

Broh, i don't know wher the hate is coming from, cos i rock them boat shoes like nobody's business 🇿🇦

I love boat shoes there popular in florida

I have two pairs of Sperry boat shoes and I love them with all my heart. They are comfortable and easy to wear.

I have disliked boat shoes for years, and I recently started wondering why. I actually don't believe it is any of these standarized stigmas, but it is definitely seeing it worn wrong on people. They look TERRIBLE with athletic socks and I quite frankly don't think they look great with any legwear beyond chinos and shorts.

Definitely not a dressy shoe but the shoe you have in the video is outdated…today the shoes come in different colors, materials, and designs. My sperrys have no laces and 1000% comfortable. As a woman I think the shoes are sexy and classy if used correctly. Oh and I always always get compliments wearing my sperrys. I challenge you to buy some and wear them then give us a review.

Just bought a pair of Sperry's and they are pimpin.

Boat shoes with shorts and jeans or maybe khakis without socks.

Talk about the most hated shoe. You will not catch me dead in wingtips.

BS - No YT'er ever said they hated boat shoes bro. They may not prefer them but never hate. In fact, Ashley Westin recommended them for the summer. Gentlemen's Gazzette and RMRS both made great videos on them too. Assembled Style, assemble your facts.

Are you Filipino?

I have NEVER heard anyone say they hate boat shoes. Garbage video.

No...no!!! Not the boat shoe haters again. Why are they so mean??? Thank you for revealing the truth as to why people look at my boaty foot coverings and then raise their head and give me the look of the devil's scorn. Seriously, I think you're on point, but boat shoes are purposeful and comfortable regardless of a cultural think tank perception.

Funny how in this video the guy is talking about why one should not wear boat shoes, yet the soles of HIS pair in this video look super used LOL ROFL😂🤣

how did i get here

what is this dude on about

Boat shoes put my rudder in the mud.

The south rocks boat shoes.

Its a southern thing Yankees aren't invited to the club

Hate is a bit strong but from my viewpoint they're not for me.

Boat shoes are woeful. Anyone who sees them as a go-to option, they should save their time and not be watching fashion videos on RU-vid. They are shocking, completely shit.

U hate it. I love it

The boat shoe is probably the most time tested, classic, beyond style-trend shoe in existence. It has been a closet essential for the better part of a century. Sorry you and your little circle don;t like them. Maybe they aren't for you. They are extremely popular and always will be. I'm wearing a pair right now, and they look amazing (on me, at least).

What ??? I don't get that at all ??? I freaking LOVE them 😍 💕 👞Yes, I'm White, and NO, not a trust fund rich prep either !!! FAR, FROM IT !!!LMMFAO