Men’s Authentic Original Barrel Lace by Jeffrey’s; Click here to Buy It Now at Sperry Top-Sider, $80
We weren’t playin’ when we said we were riding hard for boat shoes this summer. They’re the quintessential summer shoe—you can wear ‘em with jeans, khaki’s or shorts. No matter which brand you go with—Sperry Top Sides, Eastlands, Vans—your summer will be all the better. And while there’s no right way to rock a pair, one of the most classic boat shoe looks involves having the laces tied up in a spiral that has become known as the Eastland Knot. As an added bonus to the Best of Boat Shoes post, Complex asked Eastland how to tie the eponymous knot. Thank us later.
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All the sneaker brands have been doing boat shoes for summer, but Sperry will always be the O.G. These new make-ups are a bit more limited than other in-line models and will come in handy when you have to look presentable at Sunday’s brunch. Oh, and if you’re not that brunch type of dude, cuff the denim up and rock ‘em out to ignorant Saturday nights at the beach house.
$120, www.sperry.com
Eff what you heard, deck shoes in winter is no longer a faux pas. While other footwear brands have just started to churn out top-siders, Sperry's been killing the game since 1935. This month, look for this half top-sider/half chukka that will help make the transition from winter to spring much easier. Other companies take note; classics always last.
$125, sperrytopsider.com
If you always wanted to one-up blue-blooded cock-boys, but didn't have the paper to do it, start by copping these Sperry Top-Sider Chukkas. These fall-friendly boat shoes are hooked up with Pony Hair so they'll be warmer than the standard deck shoes. Get them now online for a buck.
$100, www.sperry.com
