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Cheap or Chic: Boat Shoes

by cheapchica11 on April 19, 2010

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Boat Shoes…Top-Siders…call them what you want, but they’re one of the hottest footwear trends this season when it comes to keeping your feet comfy and cute all Summer long!

OK, so they’re not the most attractive or sexiest pair of shoes out there and they totally remind me of something my father would wear, but they’ve appeared in every fashion magazine from Glamour to Lucky and they’re starting to grow on me!

If you’re looking for a stylish way to retire those mile high stilettos and get your geek-chic look on this Summer, adding a pair of Top-Siders to your shoe collection (how cute are the ones pictured above from Free People) just might be the thing to do.

Now if you really want to show of your Top -Siders this summer opt for a bright shade of Raspberry like these from Sperry Top-Siders. They also come in other bright colors and they’re perfectly updated for the new season in shiny patent!

Picture 1What I love most about these shoes is that you can pair them with just about anything…jeans, shorts, or even a simple summer dress..and they’re a totally unexpected alternative to flats!

After-all geeky just might be the new sexy!!

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{ 10 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Martha 04.19.10 at 7:12 am

Ummm I don’t know. I don’t think I could rock that look. I don’t really like it!

2 Helen 04.19.10 at 10:20 am

I agree with Martha. This is not my favorite look by any means

3 Chris 04.19.10 at 12:15 pm

Never in a million years. There are cuter altenatives to flats out there.

4 Natalie 04.19.10 at 3:03 pm

I kind of like them. :) Maybe I am geeky! ;) I am really loving the pink ones! SO cute!! :)

5 Breanne at Bella Vita 04.19.10 at 9:54 pm

Oh, they ARE my father’s shoes. For sure. That’s all I remember him wearing on his feet while I was growing up.

That being said, I feel like I could embrace this trend, in a fun, girly color!

6 a Sequin Dress 04.19.10 at 10:58 pm

i LOVE these! have been eyeing a pair of Sperry’s since last summer. now that they’re in the fun bright colors, i may have to spring for a pair!

7 Chelsea 04.19.10 at 11:26 pm

Go to Payless and you can find ones that look identical to Sperry’s for $15!

8 Jen 04.20.10 at 4:38 am

haha I totally have these from last summer…..well, mine are like a mustard yellow and faux snake skin, so they’re a bit different but I looove them! I’m 5′9″ and always looking for cute and comfy flat shoes! I’d definately wear them!! :P

9 Megan 04.20.10 at 6:27 pm

I was debating whether or not I could rock this look. Then I saw these Sperrys: http://www.sperrytopsider.com/store/SiteController/sperry/productdetails?stockNumber=9349283&showDefaultOption=true&skuId=***7********9349283*M055&productId=7-134420&catId=cat90048DM

For some reason, I REALLY love them. I think it’s because they’re not so bulky and they look feminine. And I think they could look super cute if styled correctly.

10 Jenna 05.08.10 at 10:39 am

I like them, especially with shorts and skinny jeans. The bright colors are definitely a better choice than anything dark or white for summer.

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