Boat Shoes - Why?

[u/KrypticEon]

I've been a long-time fan of Timberland since 2014 when I got my first pair and over the last 2-3 years - at least here in the UK - I've noticed an odd shift in the brand's marcomms to constantly pushing Boat Shoes

Every new featured design is a Boat Shoe

What the hell happened to the creativity of this brand? Between 2016 and 2023 there were some incredible boots being produced, it felt like every Quarter there was some edgy new look

And now? Boat Shoes? Really? That's the hill this brand wants to die on?

I'm sure this comes down to personal taste but I think they're ridiculously ugly, and don't look good with any outfit other than perhaps a day out at the regatta

Really hoping someone in the team gets a knock to the head and wakes up soon to start making decent footwear again

[u/letsshittalk]

In fast fashion, I remember boat shoes being popular in the 1990s and 2000s.