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The 20 Best Boat Shoes for Men, Tested by Style Experts
For seafarers and landlubbers alike.
AHOY THERE! Looking for shoes to conquer the high seas or simply stroll along the shore? Boat shoes have you covered. These classic nautical wonders are not just for sailors—the best boat shoes are waterproof, have a grippy outsole to prevent slipping, and of course look great with your favorite swim trunks, shorts, or summer pants. That's why the best boat shoes for men are go-to summer shoes for active guys who spend a lot of time outdoors.
Function-wise, the best boat shoes for men should have grippy outsoles with razor siping for traction on wet decks, and shock-absorbent midsoles or footbeds for on-the-go comfort. Many are also water shoes meant for surviving salty waves or any wet condition. But it doesn't stop there, mateys: the best boat shoes should also work comfortably on land for any impromptu dockside activities or just a walk around town. All in all, the best boat shoes will have you sailing through life with panache.
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From slip-on shoes to lace-up styles to modern hybrids, we’ve done our own testing on dozens of boat shoes, as well as spoken to experts such as Fashion Director Ted Stafford to find the 20 best boat shoes for men that can be worn all seasons long. Bon voyage.
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Maverick Li is the Style & Commerce Editor of Men’s Health, where he covers clothing, footwear, watches, and grooming. He was previously the Assistant Commerce Editor at Esquire.
As Men's Health's Deputy Editor, Commerce, Christian Gollayan oversees all shopping content on menshealth.com. He relocated back to New York by way of Portland, where he was the Associate Managing Editor at TheManual.com. Christian's work has also been featured in InStyle, Food & Wine, the New York Post, and Tatler Asia.
Ted Stafford is the Fashion Director of Men’s Health. He oversees all style and fashion content for the brand, and also styles their fashion stories. His active lifestyle informs his passion for translating great designs into real-life style, a favorite part of his job. Prior to joining Men’s Health he worked at GQ magazine and Calvin Klein
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