STOP WEARING BOAT SHOES
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- Just my opinion, of course. Let me know what you think below.
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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.
Your feet is stinky. If not my feet smell better than yours.
This title scared me, but you were right on point !!
Clickbaiting is as easy as ABC
Whew 😎
Here here!
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 🥂
Clickbait. But the content was not wrong.
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.
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
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 hex tie really brought it all together 😂
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?
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.
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.
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”)
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!)
I will message for some advice when I feel like wearing my sneakers with my suits.
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!
Nailed it.
Same, boat shoes with chinos, jeans, or shorts. Only. However.... I’m definitely still wearing my speedo to the pool.
I didn’t say it was wrong... 😂
The Kavalier it’s oh so right lol
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.
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.
I'm comfortable with my blue Sebago. I wear it on anything I want. Whatever!
Yes sir!
I'm a gen x born in 1965 and in the 80's, boat shoes, shorts, polo, Rolex, Drakar or Polo cologne was the thing. I only wore them as casual.
Your feet stunk white guy !!
How do you feel feel about dress boots? Appropriate for a suit? Appropriate for an interview?
I like this video idea. New series inbound of style faux pas?
I could do this all day
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?
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.
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.
I burned my sperrys after college
Trav White Rite of passage, LOL! I just purchased a pair but that’s after a 25-year gap of not owning one #FullCircle
They’re for frats and old men on boats. Weird middle ground in between
The Kavalier I wear mine only with shorts and no-show socks. Essentially a summer shoe, for me.
@@eyeheartsushi2212 Yep. Great summer shoe
Trav I would have smelt those white male stinky boat shoes.
Great video too btw, I share the same thoughts. So many college guys do this and it annoys me to no end
THIS. Thank you for saying it out loud
I love boat shoes but never on formal occasions.
There was a period a few years ago when Band of Outsiders made it look edgy (and cool) in a summer suit.
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).
Does this apply to loafers too?
Very few loafers can be worn with suits. I just don’t see guys wearing loafers inappropriately with suits as much as boat shoes
Could you wear dress boots with a suit?
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.
Come on man. Boat shoes are the best. They're so fashionable for hanging out on the weekend.
I do not own a boat. Therefore I do not own boat shoes. Keeping it simple.
Good logic 😃
But do you own a dive watch and not scuba dive?
A very cool way of communicating. Without offending people. Congratulations. Great channal on YT.
I love that this was just something you needed to get off your chest 😂
Big fan of an exposed undershirt - especially a ribbed tank. Don’t always stick to the “rules” - be yourself
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?
Vintage Bonobos
If an event is “business casual”, would it wrong of me to wear a tie and/or a jacket?
It only works for J.Crew catalog or a wedding at the beach.
i totally agree. from where i live moccasins seems the norm and it drives me crazy
Wearing Boat Shoes Just Like A Pierce Brosnan In The Picture, It's Ok 😊
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.
Agreed! Have to look the part.
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?
Truer Words my friend, Truer Words!
This scared at me first because I showed up to your function with boat shoes on but I completely agree.
All good Zach! Looked good with a polo 😬
On point video brotha
I feel like Cole Hanns matches this.
Entirely agree !!
Why is it ok to wear a suit with sneakers but not boat shoes? Just curious...
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.
This just HAD to be said! Glad somebody finally did it 👍🏻 great video
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
Couldn’t agree more!
AGREED.
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.
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.
Missed out on a job for wearing boat shoes .... count yourself lucky ! Infantile.
The title is correct.... STOP WEARING BOAT SHOES...... period!!!
The title scared me, but points were made.
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
Agreed
Agreed. Enough said.
Short and sweet.
So glad I was right. Thank you. M.
That stubble brings out the face the best. Stick with that for a while.
Wife likes it too. I’m coming around to it!
About a beard, the wife is always right.
Thank youuuuu!
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.
Yikes! That's a good one! 10 Rookie mistakes that drive me crazy comes next
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?
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
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.
Are my Crocs still in style??
Anything is in style if you want it to be
Great video, is that your ledbury shirt?
what about driver shoes?
What was the no-show sock peeve you mentioned near the end?
0:24 That is not a suit. It’s a suit pant with a blazer at most.
Where else would I wear my Speedos than to my local pool, i.e. the perfect place to do lanes?
like I said, wear whatever you want 😂
Boat shoes are over dressed for most churches in California...
All of the cuhs mad rn
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.
I wear boat shoes with jeans inside the church lol
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.
I think undershirts with polos are even worse.
@@The_Kavalier do people actually do that? like, why? if it's hot enough for a polo...
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.
Allen Edmonds
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.
Any nice boat shoes brand recommendation?
Sperry topsider
Bravo to you sir. Bravo.
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💯🔝🔝💯💯
And if you want a mustache, go with a beard_stache
Boat shoes with socks
Coincidence alpha m just put out a video saying boat shoes are lame... boat shoes are cool af if u wear them properly!
Heard it here first
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 😅🤷♂️
very American 🤷🏻♂️
@@The_Kavalier I wore boat shoes with a suit on several of my cruises and I am not American.
By the way... Where did you got that polo??
I only have a pair of boatshoes, can I ask you for a pair of derby or oxford shoes? ☺️
Old days unsex captain oxfor back 70 80 were dress up
thank you!!!!!!
Frat disagrees
Him: "Whether your budget is $100 or..."
Me: Say lower dude, mine will be the next figure"
Him: "...or $400"
Me: I'm done.
No beer pong champions have shown up to a game in oxfords or tennis shoes. All I’m sayin.
Truth
Old school guy enjoy life.
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
Well.. reality is fashion is what you decide.. lately people are wearing sneakers with suits. So it pretty much how confident and savvy you are with the outfit.
I wear boat shoes because I couldn't afford a dress shoes
I wear boat shoes in the same way I wear a stainless steel black dial dive watch, it works with basically everything except for black tie events which I don’t attend anyway.
Completely agree. I wear mine with shorts only. They're that casual to me
100%
Never had boat shoes, although i have 3 pairs of loafers :)
Now i want to wear tuxedo at the playground
Just always be true to yourself