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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Rugged Sebago Boat Shoes Perfectly Bridge the Gap Between Late Summer and Early Fall

There are certain types of menswear essentials that fall squarely into one category or another: Tailored swim trunks meant for summer, canvas sneakers made for warmer weather, rugged flannel shirting made for brisk fall days, and so on.

So when you come across a selection that can exist solidly in two seasons (or more!), it’s worth taking another, closer look — that’s often the case with the fine wares at Huckberry, a retailer for all seasons that just so happens to stock a slew of classics, like handsome boat shoes from legendary footwear maker Sebago. Let’s see what the brand has come up with to carry you from late summer into early fall, shall we?

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While lightweight canvas boat shoes might seem firmly made for spring and summer, the Sebago Ranger Waxy Boat Shoes tend to take their design cues from rugged chukka boots as well as Sebago’s iconic boat shoes. That versatility, my friends, makes them certainly ideal for cool summer nights heading towards the season ahead.

You see, the Sebago Ranger Waxy Boat Shoes deliver rugged appeal with waxed and oiled leather, the kind that stands out handsomely underneath cuffed indigo selvedge jeans. The thick rubber lug outsole also gives the sturdy Sebago Ranger Waxy Boat Shoes more heft than your average pair of boat shoes: You could freely wear these stylish men’s boat shoes with thicker cotton chinos or even canvas work pants as you retool the bonfire at a log cabin weekend.

Heritage quality is paramount when it comes to the Sebago Ranger Waxy Boat Shoes, which also feature rawhide laces for (again) a rugged touch. Plus, contrast moccasin stitching means the Sebago Ranger Waxy Boat Shoes have more in common with moc toe boots than other styles of boat shoe on the market. They retain their casual appeal, but could perhaps even be styled with wool trousers and an Oxford shirt, along with thicker boot-style socks (a style move for the pros, yourself included).

Between their hardy design, sturdy construction, historic details and dependable nature, these boat shoes are practically tailor-made to be worn now with chino shorts and a chambray shirt, and then in the weeks ahead with rolled denim and a lightweight cardigan. To me, it’s an #OOTD that comes out way the style gods would have intended as you move from summer to fall, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Bespoke Post x Rancourt Leather Moc Shoes are An Ode to Heritage Craftsmanship

Coming off the Fourth of July weekend, perhaps your mind has been focused on the best USA-made menswear — besides hot dogs and beer and fireworks, of course.

Or rather, perhaps you’ve been focused on menswear made the right way, the better way — not the easy way, but with care, craftsmanship and just a few extra steps in mind. That’s where Bespoke Post goes big-time with its first-ever collaboration with longtime Northeast footwear purveyors Rancourt & Co.

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It can be valuable to rethink your men’s style rotation in that way from time to time, starting from the ground up with your footwear — beyond just canvas sneakers or leather espadrilles this summer. And in that regard, there’s Rancourt & Co., a brand with a long lineage when it comes to crafting some of the very best shoes for men, from handsome boots to timeless leather loafers, moccasins and even heritage-inspired sneakers.

That makes the new Bespoke Post x Rancourt Bison Leather Ranger Moc Shoes all the more special: They’re made with pride and limited to just 100 pairs, all the while merging Bespoke Post’s keen eye for sometimes-overlooked brands with the rich quality that Rancourt & Co. consistently delivers.

Hand-sewn in Lewiston, Maine, these pleasingly rugged moc shoes are about as good as it gets, using grain-side and flesh-side bison leather for plenty of texture and eye-catching appeal, then molding that leather into a classic three-eye moc design.

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That means the build of the Bespoke Post x Rancourt Bison Leather Ranger Moc Shoes is somewhere between a classic two-eye boat shoe and perhaps a more rugged chukka boot — it can be worn easily with selvedge denim or olive canvas fatigue trousers, with a chunky build that looks right at home all the while.

Meanwhile, the two-tone leather upper will age wonderfully over time, while the option to trade in either boot laces or suede laces gives the Bespoke Post x Rancourt Bison Leather Ranger Moc Shoes even more casual, retro cool and versatility. Bear in mind, the handsome and impossibly stylish Bespoke Post x Rancourt Bison Leather Ranger Moc Shoes are limited to just 100 pairs via Bespoke Post — act quickly to give your seasonal footwear rotation a shot in the arm.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Sperry and Todd Snyder Just Teamed Up on the Perfect Summer Boat Shoes

In the ever-evolving world of men’s style, I like to keep an eye on the horizon for the best menswear designers and brands, companies one can truly trust to fill a need and to deliver on quality and style, time and time again.

That holds true for some of my favorite brands big and small — perhaps you feel the same way, but in the universe of American menswear, it’s hard to say there’s anyone doing it quite as well as Todd Snyder when it comes to refinement, expert great looks and a sense of respect for heritage style.

That’s heady praise, to be sure, but it all comes together quite nicely when you sample the designer’s array of stylish sneakers for men, the best linen shorts and now, a standout pair of heritage-quality boat shoes here just in time for summer.

The boat shoe is an icon of American style, with its roots on the water and on boat decks — and back on dry land, worn in preppy fashion by plenty of masters of men’s style. It makes perfect sense that Todd Snyder — one of my favorite designers, of course — sets his sights on both the past and the present with the new Sperry x Todd Snyder Vachetta Leather Boat Shoes.

These stylish boat shoes for men are now part of a collection that also includes two exclusive updates to the iconic Sperry CVO Canvas Sneakers. How’s that for sorting out your casual summer footwear needs in fine fashion, ehh? Available in sizes 8-13 as of now, these stylish men’s boat shoes seem to be selling quite quickly at Todd Snyder — as fine a place as any to go for a summer style upgrade, yes? Why not throw in a linen shirt or trousers, I say.

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The Sperry x Todd Snyder Vachetta Leather Boat Shoes reimagine Sperry’s Authentic Original Boat Shoes in a design exclusive to Todd Snyder, using remarkable Vachetta leather for the upper, along with rawhide laces for a rugged touch.

Unlike some other boat shoes, which can feel a touch flimsy or thin, the new Sperry x Todd Snyder Vachetta Leather Boat Shoes — available in both handsome Natural and sleek all-black Leather — rest upon an EVA foam midsole and a non-slip Vibram outsole for further support and comfort. The outsole on the Sperry x Todd Snyder Vachetta Leather Boat Shoes is particularly impressive, with a thick and rugged build that, again, is different than other boat shoes on the market.

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When paired with everything from a breezy jersey cotton polo and chino trousers to lounge shorts and a short-sleeve pocket tee, these boat shoes do everything the designer intends — and then some. And with a leather build that only gets better with age, the Sperry x Todd Snyder Vachetta Leather Boat Shoes are a perfect summer pair of summer footwear, at least in my experience. Go forth in style, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Quoddy Camp Shoes are a Laidback Summer Footwear Classic

It’s like we’ve so often talked about here on this Brooklyn style blog: A guy’s footwear rotation, especially during the breezy and hot summer months, needs options, and that runs the gamut from refined leather dress shoes to crisp canvas sneakers and of course, something a bit in between. Naturally, this is where our friends at Huckberry can prove most helpful, as you’re about to find out.

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In my neck of the woods, a classic twist on the boat shoe or the leather moccasin might perfectly fit the bill for an in-between sort of shoe: Able to be dressed up slightly with tan chinos and an Oxford shirt, able to be dressed down with a pocket tee and chino shorts, and able to exude leisurely, casually cool style from BBQs to bonfires and lakeside getaways.

And if that pair is made with heritage quality and classic craftsmanship in mind, that’s all the better: My friends, let’s dive into the latest at Huckberry with the Quoddy Canoe Shoes, a twist on the moccasin and the loafer that manages to check all the right boxes this season.

Somewhere between a boat shoe and a leather loafer, the Quoddy Canoe Shoes boast a camp-style wedge outsole, part of a series of features Huckberry calls the “paragon of durability and design,” with New England heritage to match (Quoddy has been making favorites like the handsome Quoddy Canoe Shoes for decades now, after all).

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Rich pull-up leather meets contrast moccasin stitching atop that wedge Vibram outsole for rebound and comfort — unlike some more thinly constructed pairs of boat shoes, the ruggedly elegant Quoddy Canoe Shoes should prove plenty easy to wear all day long.

Rawhide laces give them a dash of heritage appeal, while even the lacquered eyelets on the Quoddy Canoe Shoes are built to resist rust. Every stitch is crafted with long-running heritage and history behind it, making for an utterly classic pair of versatile men’s leather boat shoes for the season at hand — trust in the best of the best with the wildly easy-to-wear appeal of your new favorite leather boat shoes.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: These Astorflex Boat Shoes are a Subtly Stylish Footwear Upgrade

When the chance comes to step into a new season in style, by dipping your toes into something that’s ever-so-slightly fresh, a slight departure from the ordinary, we here at this Brooklyn style blog say: Take it wholeheartedly, especially if the opportunity arises to try out a new shoe silhouette from a Huckberry-approved brand.

And if you’ve kept up with the blog on the regular over the years, then you’ll know it’s hard to pass up a chance to slide into some Astorflex boots and loafers. The family-owned Italian brand uses sustainable production methods in crafting its best-selling chukka boots and the recently launched Astorflex Derby Shoes, and the Astorflex Loafers are also a refined yet easy-to-wear summer style favorite.

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And now, that strong stable of stylish footwear gains another member with the addition of the Astorflex Hestaflex Boat Shoes — not a moment too soon for easygoing summer soirees aplenty. These low-profile boat shoes are a touch more streamlined than traditional boat shoes, with moc toe detailing throughout and a chunkier sole that calls to mind sneakers or chukka boots.

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And yet, like all great pairs of Astorflex shoes sold by our good friends at Huckberry, the handsome Astorflex Hestaflex Boat Shoes feature that same Northern Italy handmade construction, plus richly crafted bovine suede uppers in either eye-catching Olive Green or more classically styled Brown. A memory foam footbed bolsters comfort, yet it’s covered in leather for a soft, supple and ultimately, stylish finish.

The crepe cup sole is another handmade touch that should quite literally provide a spring in your step, whether you style the Astorflex Hestaflex Boat Shoes with rolled light wash jeans, navy chino shorts or olive lounge pants. Keep in mind that your new favorite boat shoes are also unlined within the shoe itself, meaning you can slide into them comfortably right out of the box.

And as Huckberry sagely notes, “when Astorflex introduced their take on a boat shoe, we had to get our hands on it.” I’d say the same holds true for your stylish casual wardrobe this season, particularly when reviewing the rest of Huckberry’s summer style lineup.

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In fact, boat shoes are practically begging to be paired with a knit polo and stretch chinos, to name but one way you should rock the Astorflex Hestaflex Boat Shoes. When the time comes to switch up your style rotation just ever-so-slightly, turn to a new boat shoe from a trusted brand.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Sperry Authentic Original Boat Shoes Are a Must-Have Summer Essential

There are some men’s style classics that are so prevalent, so widely seen, it can be tough to recognize them for what they are — a must-have for your own wardrobe, in addition to being a much-loved favorite, for instance.

In my experience, that’s what the Sperry Authentic Original Boat Shoes represent, especially in my own wardrobe: A tried-and-true summer essential that’s stood the test of time, one that’s as versatile as can be and as wearable now as it was decades ago. Add in the fact that your new favorite boat shoes are now sold by Huckberry, and you’ve got a certified style winner on your hands.

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What makes the Sperry Authentic Original Boat Shoes a prep staple as well as an easygoing style move nearly any day of the week (at least in off-duty situations)? It could be the premium handsewn leather upper and classic moc toe construction, or it could be handsome touches like rawhide laces for a dash of throwback style.

Or perhaps it’s the wearability of the Sperry Authentic Original Boat Shoes — they team as easily with rolled light wash jeans and a camp collar shirt as they do with your favorite polo and chino shorts.

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Plus, the Sperry Authentic Original Boat Shoes feature an EVA midsole for comfort and rebound, plus a non-marking outsole for the right blend of traction and long-lasting wearability. Rich leather options abound when shopping for these stylish boat shoes at Huckberry, and the two-eyelet lacing system is casually cool while delivering a snug, customizable fit.

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Better still is the fact that the Sperry Authentic Original Boat Shoes retail for a very agreeable $110, giving you the chance to snag more than one pair if you so choose. For the right mix of classic style, great looks and laidback wearability, reach for the Sperry Authentic Original Boat Shoes — they’ll get the job done, and then some.