Those boat shoes have a sturdier Vibram sole and are done up in “premium suede.” They’re $220. Until now, boat shoes like Sperry’s Top-Siders and Sebago’s Docksides were simply out there.

which look the most current in chocolate and caramel suede. An emblem of the posh boarding school aesthetic, the humble boat shoes had a makeover in 2024 thanks to Miu Miu. In February ...