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Sperry’s iconic boat shoes have long been a style staple for men, but the silhouette has been flipped on its head sole to become a statement womenswear piece in recent years too, embraced by stars like Blake Lively and Ella Emhoff.
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Now, Sperry takes the boat-shoes-for-women trend one step further with a new collaboration with trendy retailer Aritzia, which reimagines the classic boat shoes with a flirty and feminine silhouette. Initially released in March and restocked in May, the collab is back once again — but sizes are selling quickly online.
Sperry x Aritzia Slim Boat Shoe
$120
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Released March 11, the Sperry x Aritzia collection features two new exclusive styles: theSperry x Aritzia Slim Boat Shoeand theSperry x Aritzia Authentic Original 2-Eye Boat Shoe.
The Slim Boat shoe is a sleek and refined take on the original loafer, with a narrower toe and tonal stitching. The Aritzia logo is embossed on the tongue, while the Sperry and Aritzia wordmarks are printed into the footbed. Choose from a brown leather, light brown suede colorway, or the two new color additions: a chocolate suede and a sand tone.
The Authentic Original, meantime, is a women’s version of the classic boat shoe, with the signature two-eyelet flap, contrast-color stitching, rawhide laces and Sperry’s razor cut “Wave-Siping” outsole for traction, whether you’re out sailing or on dry land. The Authentic Original Boat Shoe is available in brown, tan leather, and now, chocolate.
Sperry x Aritzia Authentic Original Boat Shoe
$120
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Both shoes come with three pairs of laces (that you can swap out to personalize your look), along with a re-lacing needle, dust-bag and co-branded shoebox. The Sperry x Aritzia boat shoes retail for $120 at Aritzia.com and come in women’s sizes 5 to 11. Sizes are moving quickly though so we recommend picking up a pair while your size and preferred model is still in stock.
This is an officially-licensed collaboration between Sperry and Aritzia and offered in limited quantities. In a press release, the brands say the collab bridges “Sperry’s signature nautical roots with Aritzia’s ‘Everyday Luxury’ aesthetic,” to reimagine the boat shoe in a “fresh, contemporary lens.” Lookbook photos see models pairing the shoes with everything from preppy shorts and sweaters, to wide-leg dresses and skirts.
As Sperry notes, “the partnership is a perfect fusion of heritage and modernity, bringing fresh versatility to an enduring icon.” Shop the collection here.
