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boat shoe

American  

noun

  1. a moccasin-like shoe with a rubber sole that provides a firm hold on the deck of a boat.


Etymology

Origin of boat shoe

First recorded in 1990–95

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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

For the Boater Looking for a functional boat shoe with style?

From Time Magazine Archive

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