Another wonderful piece, thank you! I have never understood why someone would pay for a designer piece when similar, if not better, versions are available.
I had not though about Sperry's in a while and because of your newsletter I was reminded how cute they are. Something I noticed while exploring their website- the men's selection has way more, and I feel, better color ways in the original boat shoes. I personally love them in Amaretto and Cream, both colors that are not available in the women's version. However, the men's sizes go very small and easily tip into women's sizes. I would email the company to be sure, but a US women's 7.5 should be a US men's 6.5. On a side note, this is one of the many things the Europeans have done better; their shoe sizing is genderless, and thus an EU38 is always an EU38. Next time I am in the states, I will be picking up a pair of the Sperry's in Cream for sure.
I don’t understand it either, I’m all for going to the source which is what the designers sometimes do and then just jack up the price. Yes, get the Sperrys, they’re great and get better with wear.
I’ve been joenesing for boat shoes so much and this just convinced me! I love the contrasting tie detail on the pair in your hero image— do you know who makes those?
Another wonderful piece, thank you! I have never understood why someone would pay for a designer piece when similar, if not better, versions are available.
I had not though about Sperry's in a while and because of your newsletter I was reminded how cute they are. Something I noticed while exploring their website- the men's selection has way more, and I feel, better color ways in the original boat shoes. I personally love them in Amaretto and Cream, both colors that are not available in the women's version. However, the men's sizes go very small and easily tip into women's sizes. I would email the company to be sure, but a US women's 7.5 should be a US men's 6.5. On a side note, this is one of the many things the Europeans have done better; their shoe sizing is genderless, and thus an EU38 is always an EU38. Next time I am in the states, I will be picking up a pair of the Sperry's in Cream for sure.
I don’t understand it either, I’m all for going to the source which is what the designers sometimes do and then just jack up the price. Yes, get the Sperrys, they’re great and get better with wear.
Love this article!
Thanks so much Alyson!
Love this newsletter!! Great work!
Thanks you Patti!
Also, another great 100% cotton henley option, this one with french-style pointelle: https://coucouintimates.com/en-us/products/the-baby-henley-black
I have multiple products from this brand, and they are all 100% soft cotton that is extremely comfortable and wears well over time.
Thanks so much! Looks interesting!!
Anyone remember Dexter shoes?!
I don’t, what part of the country?
They Dexter brand shoe stores in the NE of the US. Started on Maine, but mostly in the New England area of the country. They have quite few vintage pair being sold on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/266077175482?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=6hKUkZkaRDG&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=-camzdyoqo6&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Great to know, Thank you!!! I'm checking out out right now.
Plus the Everlane henley comes with bonus agnès b. vibes thanks to the snaps
Great article!
One of your best and lamenting the Sebagos I somehow left in MTK that got lost!
Might be time for new….
Oh no! Maybe it’s time for a new pair. They only get better with wear and age. You’ll have them forever and why not enjoy the boat shoe moment.
Thank you, Jolain, for including me in this wonderful round-up!! I am actually going to go pickup my Sebago's this evening after work ;)
My pleasure! I love your newsletter, very smart with a grounded point of view. The Sebagos will be perfect for Menorca, enjoy!
Thanks Lisa!
Yes, love the snaps!
I’ve been joenesing for boat shoes so much and this just convinced me! I love the contrasting tie detail on the pair in your hero image— do you know who makes those?