Nothing Says "I’m Rich" Like This Spring Shoe Trend, But I've Found Pairs for Every Budget

Of all the flat-shoe trends we've seen recently—and trust me, there have been a lot—this is perhaps the one I least expected, even though I know it to be a classic. In a move that will appease quiet luxury fans, boat shoes are officially back for Spring 2025. Having crept into high-profile runway shows since Miu Miu's spring and summer 2024 collection, the humble shoe has also seen an uptick in online interest since last year, as noted by data analyst databutmakeitfashion.

The shoe trend may have previously been reserved for yacht dwellers, thus cementing its luxury status, but now it's making its way onto city streets at pace, whispering wealth with every step. Styled by the fashion set with cotton, linen and denim, the controversial shoe is gearing up to be one of spring and summer's most important footwear buys.

In a surprising styling showcase, Miu Miu's tan boat shoes were paired with leather skirts, draped trousers and micro-shorts throughout the show, attesting to the versatile nature of the rising shoe trend. Already an influencer favourite, the style set has taken to wearing them for casual outings or beach-side wanders.

With its boat-day connotations, the flat shoe has a distinctly warm-weather edge. A fuller-coverage alternative to strappy sandals or ballet flats for the hotter months, the boat shoe's silhouette isn't a far cry from the loafers we've been styling for many seasons now, so you might find them easier to wear than you imagined.

To shop the rising footwear trend that fashion people are backing for spring and summer 2025, read on to discover our edit of the best boat shoes to buy right now, whatever your budget.

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