20 Best Boat Shoes for Women 2025

Sperry is a brand that’s practically synonymous with boat shoes (after all, its founder is the one who created the style), and the Authentic Original is as classic as it gets with its supple leather upper, rawhide laces, cushiony insoles, and grippy bottoms.

Material: Leather

Size Range: 5-13

Jonathan Anderson does what he does best by adding a dash of visual interest to these cheerful, white and lilac boaters.

Material: Leather

Size Range: 35-41

For a style that leans more feminine and less borrowed-from-the-boys, this sleek and slim silhouette from Vince is your answer. Choose from 6 beautiful shades.

Material: Suede

Size Range: 5-11

Tom Ford’s boat shoes retain all the O.G. hallmarks (the square toe and laces, along with the tonal look), but with a lush suede upper for some texture. Summers on the coast have never looked so chic.

Material: Suede

Size Range: 5-12

With a slimmer, more feminine shape, and teeny-weeny heel, these burgundy beauties are guaranteed to be in full rotation from now through fall.

Material: Leather

Size Range: 35-42

With its supple leather upper and gathered toes, Aeyde’s reimagined take is the epitome of a modern classic.

Material: Leather

Size Range: 35-42

Darker boaters that can go beyond beach and be worn year-round are an instant yes in our book.

Material: Suede

Size Range: 5-11

Why not veer away from the usual browns and beiges for a just-as-versatile neutral shade such as this olive green? Think about all the ways you’ll be able to style them!

Material: Suede

Size Range: 5-11

Featuring asymmetrical fringes and a subtle platform rubber outsole, this boat shoe-moccasin hybrid is guaranteed to stand out in a sea of boat shoes during the warmer months.

Material: Suede

Size Range: 34-42

It’s the braided detail that run along the shoe for me. Who could resist?

Material: Suede

Size Range: 5-12

Not only are these boaters cute and comfy, but fun fact: they’re made of recycled plastic bottles and natural hemp. A pair good for the earth as it is for your street cred.

Material: Recycled plastic bottles, natural hemp, cotton

Size Range: 5-13

When we think boat shoes, we think Sebago. Pair these laidback docksides with a tee and cuffed jeans, and you’re as good as gold.

Material: Leather

Size Range: 6-10

For those still on the fence, might I suggest this sleek pair? Christian Louboutin forgoes the signature square laces and adds some shine to its interpretation with bold hardware.

Material: Leather

Size Range: 5-12

Add some pep to your step this spring with a soft pink pair courtesy of Coach.

Material: Suede

Size Range: 5-11

A style mashup we didn’t see coming but are fully on board with. Perfect for all your laidback spring/summer adventures ahead.

Material: Leather

Size Range: 5-11

Gianvito Rossi gives the distinct silhouette the designer treatment with soft suede, rounded toes, and tonal laces threaded through gold-tone grommets. Wear with jeans, skirts, or shirts—you can’t go wrong.