{"id":523,"date":"2022-10-08T12:37:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-08T16:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.luxtiques.com\/blogs\/?p=523"},"modified":"2023-06-14T11:25:49","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T15:25:49","slug":"socks-with-boat-shoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/socks-with-boat-shoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Wearing Socks With Boat Shoes &#8211; Best Style Guide for 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/socks-with-boat-shoes\/#History_of_the_Boat_Shoe\" title=\"History of the Boat Shoe\">History of the Boat Shoe<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/socks-with-boat-shoes\/#Do_You_Wear_Socks_With_Boat_Shoes_Why_You_Should\" title=\"Do You Wear Socks With Boat Shoes? Why You Should\">Do You Wear Socks With Boat Shoes? Why You Should<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/socks-with-boat-shoes\/#How_Do_You_Wear_Socks_With_Boat_Shoes\" title=\"How Do You Wear Socks With Boat Shoes?\">How Do You Wear Socks With Boat Shoes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/socks-with-boat-shoes\/#Choosing_Your_Sock_Colors\" title=\"Choosing Your Sock Colors\">Choosing Your Sock Colors<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/socks-with-boat-shoes\/#Our_Top_Socks_Boat_Shoes_Looks\" title=\"Our Top Socks &amp; Boat Shoes Looks\">Our Top Socks &amp; Boat Shoes Looks<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/socks-with-boat-shoes\/#Learn_Some_Suave_Ties\" title=\"Learn Some Suave Ties&nbsp;\">Learn Some Suave Ties&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/socks-with-boat-shoes\/#When_Do_You_Wear_Socks_With_Boat_Shoes\" title=\"When Do You Wear Socks With Boat Shoes?\">When Do You Wear Socks With Boat Shoes?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Boat shoes are a comfortable and casual alternative to the average sneaker.&nbsp;They\u2019ve always been in style, yet this classic look is really popular in 2020. You may already own some, and if you\u2019re wondering,&nbsp;<em>do you wear socks with boat shoes?&nbsp;<\/em>you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re at a rooftop lounge or on the bow of a yacht,&nbsp;<strong>boat shoes offer a functional meets laidback style for you to mix up your look.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll go back to the very beginning with how boat shoes came to be, guidelines for wearing socks with boat shoes, and&nbsp;<em>which occasions<\/em>&nbsp;are appropriate for wearing this style of shoe. Let&#8217;s sail right into this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_the_Boat_Shoe\"><\/span><strong>History of the Boat Shoe<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A boat shoe is similar in form to a loafer, with a very interesting backstory. Sources say that boat shoes were initially invented by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/history-of-the-boat-shoe-2016-7\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Paul Sperry<\/a>. Sperry often had trouble slipping and sliding onboard ships. Sperry realized that his dog didn\u2019t have the same problem, and cut slits in his shoes to mimic the bottom of his pup\u2019s paws (don\u2019t we have so much to learn from man\u2019s best friend?). In 1935, mass-manufacturing began for Sperrys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boat shoes are built for practicality, often worn by sailors to prevent them from slipping on deck. They\u2019ve become so popular these days, that most people wearing them would have no idea where&nbsp;<em>starboard&nbsp;<\/em>is or what&nbsp;<em>chock a block&nbsp;<\/em>means. Their effortlessly casual and functional appeal has risen them to the height of fashion, and you don\u2019t have to know how to raise a sail to rock a boat shoe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Wear_Socks_With_Boat_Shoes_Why_You_Should\"><\/span><strong>Do You Wear Socks With Boat Shoes? Why You Should<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You definitely can, and it\u2019s recommended that you do. If you decide against socks, you better batten down the hatches, landlubber.&nbsp;<strong>There are hazards of going sockless with boat shoes<\/strong>. Why do you wear socks with boat shoes? Because if you don\u2019t, any of the following can happen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Pooling of foot sweat, which isn\u2019t being absorbed by socks<\/li><li>A powerful odor will radiate from your boat shoes<\/li><li>Blisters and chafing around the heel and sides of the foot<\/li><li>Rapid deterioration of the shoe<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>So, do<em>&nbsp;you&nbsp;<\/em>wear socks with boat shoes? If you insist on your feet going commando, it\u2019s possible to ward against nasty odors with different types of deodorizing spray or with baking soda. We still think that&#8217;s gross, though.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Wear_Socks_With_Boat_Shoes\"><\/span><strong>How Do You Wear Socks With Boat Shoes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The great thing about boat shoes is that they\u2019re versatile. They basically go with every type of sock, provided that you&nbsp;<strong>match your outfit correctly<\/strong>. Let\u2019s dive into our top sock picks for boat shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>The Pretend Commando: Invisible or Barely There Socks&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re heading to the beach, strolling around in the summer, or in any other warm conditions, you might want to&nbsp;<em>appear<\/em>&nbsp;sockless, or wear socks that are minimally visible.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/collections\/mens-no-show-socks\">No show socks<\/a>, sometimes referred to as loafer liners, only go part of the way up your foot. You\u2019ll barely be able to see them inside your boat shoes. These socks will keep your feet dry and legs nice and airy, plus they\u2019ll pair well with shorts or capris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Classic and Sleek: Black Dress Socks&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the weather is a bit colder, or you\u2019re planning on&nbsp;<em>wearing long pants with your boat shoes<\/em>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/collections\/mens-black-socks\">black dress socks<\/a>&nbsp;will work with anything from jeans, to chinos, too khakis. Dress socks are typically designed using a thinner and finer woven material, so your feet and legs will stay warm. The neutral shade of black will work with most outfits, and dress socks will elevate your look (as opposed to crew socks or an everyday sock).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Bright and Bold: Socks to Match Your Personality<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have come across style blogs and fashion gurus advising against wearing socks that are colorful or patterned with boat shoes. Let us tell you why the rule deserves to be broken. First of all, rules are stuffy. Second of all, why pretend to be anyone but yourself?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pair a neutral outfit and boat shoes with a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/collections\/fun-socks\">fun pair of socks<\/a>&nbsp;for a splash of color. That way, you\u2019re not wearing clashing colors, but adding life to your look. If you&#8217;re even more courageous, complement your bright outfit with matching socks in the same shade. Just prepare for all eyes to be on you, and you&#8217;re golden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Subtle Yet Fun: If Bright and Bold Isn\u2019t Your Jam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve got options if you feel like showing some sock, but don\u2019t want to venture&nbsp;<em>too<\/em>&nbsp;far out of the ordinary.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/collections\/mens-striped-socks\"><strong>Stripes<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;can help you show off your boat shoes, by drawing the eye straight to them. Try vertical stripes, ideally in a skinnier variety. As a simpler pattern,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/collections\/mens-polka-dot-socks\"><strong>Polka dots<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;won\u2019t clash with boat shoes. You\u2019ll want to stick to smaller dots, so that you\u2019re not overwhelming the rest of your outfit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_Your_Sock_Colors\"><\/span><strong>Choosing Your Sock Colors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We made up a chart that pairs all the most common boat shoe shades with the colors that work best for them. You\u2019re welcome! You can learn more about complementary colors in our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/blogs\/guide\/wearing-socks-with-sperrys\">wearing socks with Sperrys guide<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Boat Shoe &amp; Sock Color Guide<\/strong><strong>Boat Shoe<\/strong><strong>Complimentary Sock Colors<\/strong><strong>Brown&nbsp;<\/strong>Blue, White, Grey, Red&nbsp;<strong>Tan&nbsp;<\/strong>Navy, Blue, Purple, Black<strong>Grey<\/strong>Purple, Teal, Turquoise, Yellow<strong>Black&nbsp;<\/strong>White, Light Blue, Light Purple, Grey, Red<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider the saturation and shade of the colors while choosing your socks. If your boat shoes are a muted color, you\u2019ll want to choose the same for your socks. And if the colors of your boat shoes are brighter, the same logic applies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Top_Socks_Boat_Shoes_Looks\"><\/span><strong>Our Top Socks &amp; Boat Shoes Looks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lean into the preppy vibe:<\/strong>&nbsp;Think sailing in the Hamptons during a summer that never ends. Try pairing your boat shoes with a polo shirt, khakis, and a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/collections\/mens-belts\">leather belt<\/a>. Slip on your no show socks and you&#8217;re ready to roll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wear them with your jeans:<\/strong>&nbsp;Boat shoes and jeans are a natural fit together\u2014the same type of casual classic. With neutral blues like this, you could go with black dress socks, bright or patterned socks, or stick to no show.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wear them with cut-off or rolled-up pants&nbsp;<\/strong>to really emphasize the shoes. This clean look is made for no shows. Otherwise you might have an awkward patch of skin between where the socks end and the pants begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wear them for a business casual vibe:&nbsp;<\/strong>to relax your look a bit at the office (if this kind of dress code is allowed, anyway). If you dare, make a statement with some&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/collections\/mens-red-socks\">red socks<\/a>. Otherwise neutral dress socks or no shows would work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want more style tips? Check out our guide to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/blogs\/guide\/wearing-socks-with-sperrys\">wearing socks with Sperrys<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_Some_Suave_Ties\"><\/span><strong>Learn Some Suave Ties&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaving your boat shoes untied is a hazard. We\u2019re all for effortlessly stylish vibes, but not tying your boat shoes looks careless and you may end up tripping over them and falling on your face. Definitely not the cool you\u2019re going for. You can add flair to your boat shoes, just in how you tie them. Try these out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Stay on theme with a fishtail knot.<\/strong>&nbsp;Start by pulling the laces through the eyelets vertically. Cross the laces, and bring each side over the opposite side, then repeat three times. Tighten any extra, and then stick the ends behind.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Go traditional sleek with a surgeon\u2019s knot.<\/strong>&nbsp;Lay each side over each other so that they overlap, then form a loop. Pass each side through the loop three times. Just pull tight, and you\u2019re finished!<\/li><li><strong>Get creative with a barrel knot.<\/strong>&nbsp;To tie a barrel knot, you fold the lace into a loop. Then, wrap the lace around the loop five times. Thread the lace through the loop, and pull it while pushing the knot to finish.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Add some artistry with a chain knot.<\/strong>&nbsp;Make a loop, with the lace pointing to the front. With the other hand, make another loop. Push the second loop into the first loop from the back, pull to tighten, and repeat. After three repetitions, tuck the lace through the knot, then stick the ends of the chains into each other.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Graduate to a tassel knot.<\/strong>&nbsp;Cross your laces into a square knot, and hold one lace to form a loop. Wrap the lace back around the loop, then tuck in the end.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Do_You_Wear_Socks_With_Boat_Shoes\"><\/span><strong>When Do You Wear Socks With Boat Shoes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Boat Shoes Q &amp; A<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Do you wear socks with boat shoes in the wintertime?<\/strong>&nbsp;The all round answer is no. You don\u2019t want to be the person who wears summer shoes when it\u2019s snowing outside. If you live in a seasonal climate, they\u2019ll have to go on hiatus when off season.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Can you wear boat shoes when it\u2019s raining?<\/strong>&nbsp;You can, but this will damage them.<\/li><li><strong>Do you wear socks with boat shoes to exercise?<\/strong>&nbsp;Boat shoes and any kind of exercise don\u2019t mix. Even with socks on to absorb the sweat, they\u2019d be falling off during a high intensity workout.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Can you wear boat shoes to go hiking?<\/strong>&nbsp;Even if it\u2019s a relatively easy hike, you may get blisters. Best stick to runners.<\/li><li><strong>Do you wear socks with boat shoes when you\u2019re wearing a suit?<\/strong>&nbsp;Even dress socks with boat shoes would not be enough to make them formal.&nbsp;<em>No boat shoes with formalwear<\/em>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>When It\u2019s Always a Good Call Wearing Boat Shoes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ok, so you can\u2019t wear boat shoes in every situation. Same goes for any of your favorite shoes. You can rock boat shoes on the beach, especially at&nbsp;a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/blogs\/what-to-wear\/what-to-wear-to-a-beach-wedding\">beach wedding<\/a>. They&#8217;re really great for travelling, especially on airplanes. Think any casual location and outdoor activities that aren&#8217;t strenuous (like talking a stroll down the boardwalk).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treat your boat shoes right by wearing them with a great pair of socks. Just switching up your socks can give any outfit featuring boat shoes a new edge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents History of the Boat ShoeDo You Wear Socks With Boat Shoes? Why You ShouldHow Do You Wear Socks With Boat Shoes?Choosing Your Sock ColorsOur Top Socks &amp; Boat Shoes LooksLearn Some Suave Ties&nbsp;When Do You Wear Socks With Boat Shoes? 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