Tired of wearing the same old boat shoe? Instead, try any of these coveted soles. Curated from local boutiques and shops, they are sure to take you from deck to dock to dinner in style this summer.
Alias Mae Tully Sandal
This ivory leather sandal features an elevated twist detail that wears effortlessly with a pair of jeans or a sundress. ($135; available at Smith and Main in Bellevue; smithandmain.com.)
Jack Rogers Boating Flip Flop
Available in four summer ready hues, including a kicky cayenne color, these elevated flip flops sport a subtle whipstitching detail that is reminiscent of a classic boat shoe. ($128; available at area Nordstrom stores; nordstrom.com.)
Sabah Mint Slip-On
Sabah is a footwear startup that offers a modern take on traditional Middle Eastern footwear. Each pair is sustainably handmade in Turkey and the company continues to produce eye-catching colors, including Mint Green from their midsummer collection. ($195; available at sabah.am.)
Jimmy Choo Fitz Ballet Pink Pearl Pool Slide
While Jimmy Choo’s signature stilettos are definitely impractical for a day of sailing, you can still come aboard in these avant garde pearl embellished leather slides. ($350; available at Marios in Downtown Seattle; marios.mitchellstores.com.)
Wacko Maria Suicoke Beach Sandals
This immensely comfortable style elevates its look by featuring lightweight nylon straps with a black and white woven snake print. ($180; available at Likelihood on Capitol Hill; likelihood.us.)
Brandblack Mango Kashiba-Lux Slides
If you have been paying attention to the latest runways, then you know that the once maligned shower slides are now getting the fashion treatment. Case in point: This streamlined men’s pair by Brandblack available in four stylish matte colors. ($72; available at Corre in Madrona; shopcorre.com.)
