Everything you need to know about boat shoes

In this article we are going explore everything you need to know about boat shoes. Boat shoes also known as deck shoes are both stylish and practical and have become increasingly more fashionable over the years. The boat shoe's unique style is one of a kind and worn throughout the globe. This is because the boat shoes simple design offer great comfort and durability

A brief history of the boat shoe. Boat shoes have many different names and can also be known as deck shoes, docksiders, loafers and moccasin style shoes. Essentially boat shoes have been adapted from moccasin style of shoes and are very similar in design. Of course many improvements have been made of years! Boat shoes or deck shoes are constructed from once piece of quality leather with stitching on the top, most have a stitched on sole for more durability and a longer lasting boat shoe. Other common features of boat shoes are leather laces, reinforced brass lace eyelets, two tone colour, navy and brown seems to be a popular colour for boat shoes. Both the NFF premiun range and Quayside range of boat make a style in these colours.

Choosing the right boat shoes. Boat shoes come in many different variations and styles with a huge selection of colours and trims to suit every taste. Here at new forest footwear we have a wide range of boat shoes in different colours and styles for both men and women. We stock two main brands of boat shoe being the NFF premium range of boat and a Quayside range of boat shoes. Both ranges are made up of hand crafted boat shoe that are built to stand the test of time.

What sort of clothes should you wear with your boat shoes? The great thing about boat shoes is their versatility as they almost go with any type of clothing. Ideal for casual dress and more formal dress as well. Boat shoes really are an excellent all purpose shoe that offer superb comfort and durability.

Boat shoe are also versatile as they can be worn through any season, all good boat shoe should have a rubber sole will good grip making them ideal for those cold winter mornings. Boat shoes can also be worn without socks in the summer as a good quality boat shoe should not only have a leather upper but a leather lining to prevent feet from perspiring

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