Loafers had their time in the sun, endorsed by the likes of Jacob Elordi, Harry Styles, et al. But the boat shoe resurgence? That’s snuck up on me.
I’ll be honest. I used to really not like boat shoes. In fact, one of the earliest pieces of dating advice I remember receiving was the classic adage: “you can tell a lot about a man by his shoes”. However, I think in the bright, purging glow of 2026, I’m about to eat my words.
