Sperry & Aritzia Dropped Another Preppy Boat Shoe Collection—Shop the Fall Styles Before They Sell Out
Katie Decker-Jacoby
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I never thought I’d live through another boat shoe craze, but here we are. Two of the brands at the helm of this revival are Aritzia and Sperry. The duo dropped a second collection of boat shoes, which you can get your hands on starting August 5, 2025. One thing’s for sure, you’ll want to go full speed ahead to checkout, since the initial drop sold out in five hours.
What’s new in the Aritzia and Sperry partnership? Nine fresh colorways across the couple’s two existing boat shoe styles: the Authentic Original Boat Shoe ($120) and the Slim Boat Shoe ($120). The former adds Dark Willow Green Nubuck, Pearl Leather Smooth, Rich Mocha Brown Leather Smooth, and Black Leather Smooth to the fam, while the latter adds all four of the above, plus Pearl Leather Nubuck.
Colorways: 7
Material Upper: Leather
Heel Height: 0.5 inches
Comes With: Three sets of laces and a dust bag
Each of the new colorways still comes with a re-lacing needle and three interchangeable laces, allowing you to customize and switch up your look whenever you’d like. Whether you’re keeping it versatile with neutral laces or want to go bold with a pop of color, you won’t run out of ways to style this shoe. The new launch also includes a dust bag to keep your kicks in tip-top condition, and don’t forget the Wave-Siping outsole, which offers increased traction.
Colorways: 9
Material Upper: Leather Nubuck
Comes With: Three sets of laces and a dust bag
For how to style boat shoes, I’ve been seeing fashion girlies go down two routes: preppy or sporty. Those in the preppy camp might pair their boat shoes with a rugby shirt or quarter-zip, straight-leg jeans, and a designer bag, while those in the sporty camp might complete their look with a babydoll top or button-down shirt, track shorts, and a tote bag. But the limit does not exist with fashion! Wear these boat shoes in whatever way makes you feel most confident, of course.
This Aritzia x Sperry collaboration is the perfect sartorial anchor (pun intended) to take your closet from summer to fall. The collection’s silhouettes, colorways, and endless styling possibilities scream autumn, so don’t miss out on this highly anticipated second drop. Need I remind you (again) that the initial drop sold out in five hours? Cop them ASAP for smooth sailing, sunny skies, and killer outfits ahead!
