boat shoe
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of boat shoe
First recorded in 1990–95
Example Sentences
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The sole of my left boat shoe comes loose.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2025
Of all the successes among heritage brands, few have exceeded that of the traditional boat shoe with white soles incised in a pattern of chevron grooves.
From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2020
The Dory is combination boat shoe and sandal.
From Washington Times • Jun. 3, 2017
He also showed his take on the ubiquitous boat shoe.
From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2011
Sebago, now part of the same group that makes Merrell outdoor shoes, is back with its classic Docksides boat shoe, but the company has added more modern, sports-inspired versions and a women's line of sandals.
From Time Magazine Archive
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