boat shoe

noun

: a low-cut shoe with a slip-resistant sole

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First up, don’t miss the chance to snag Sperry boat shoes on sale—these nostalgic slip-ons were everywhere last spring and are poised to be back in a big way this year. Jordan Julian, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026 Markle is right on trend with her footwear, since boat shoes have been experiencing a resurgence lately. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026 The most comfortable beer-resistant boat shoe? Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026 These boat shoes have a complex rubber sole with a lot of surface area with grip—essential when walking a sometimes-slippery gangway. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boat shoe

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of boat shoe was in 1907

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“Boat shoe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boat%20shoe. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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