{"product_id":"the-boat-shoe","title":"The Boat Shoe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNB: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhen trying shoes on at home, please only do so on a carpeted floor. Shoes with scuffed soles cannot be accepted as returns or exchanges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shoe designed for versatility in the summer: a lightweight, unlined, low-vamp moccasin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft enough to slip on sans socks, yet smart enough to wear with a linen suit, the boat shoe was made in collaboration with August Special founder Joseph Pollard, previously head of footwear and outerwear at RRL. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design was inspired by models from Ralph Lauren offered in the 80s and 90s, as well as an old pair of loafers of Simon's. The veg-tanned leather is deliberately left to patinate quickly, giving it lots of character, and the leather laces are functional, allowing a little tightening around the top. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vamp and counter of the shoe are hand sewn, and there is a Maine-guide style seam as an extra design detail. All made in a family-run factory in Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve tried to break this down as fully as possible below, using all three of the PS staff as examples, as we all have slightly different shapes of feet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral advice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shoes are listed in US sizing, as per August Special’s other shoes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally US sizes are a half or full size above UK sizes. These are generally a half size bigger, so a UK 9 or EU 43 equates to a US 9.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shape is moderately slim, an E width, but the unlined construction means they mould easily and can expand to wider fits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe laces are functional and can be used to tighten the top line of the shoe slightly. We wouldn’t recommend doing so by more than a centimetre, but it does make a difference. If the laces then look a little long they can easily be cut shorter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur sizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSimon is a size 9E in Edward Green and Crockett \u0026amp; Jones, a 43 in European brands, and a 9.5 in Alden. He has a slim, long foot and often struggles to get loafers that fit around the toes but hold the heel in the back\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn this shoe he takes a 9.5. He considered a 9 as the heel held a little better, but tightening the laces slightly made a difference and 9.5 was the right choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eManish has a wider foot so is usually between a 8.5 and 9 depending on width. He wears a 9.5D in Alden’s Aberdeen last and a 9E in their Van last. He wears a 9 in Edward Green and his August Special Augie shoes are US 10. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor the boat shoes, he considered a 10 again but had some heel slippage, so the 9.5 was best overall for him\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLucas is a 10.5E in Edward Green, 45 in most EU brands, 11 in Barrie\/Trubalance  and 11.5 in Aberdeen last from Alden.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe normally takes an 11.5 from August Special but he took an 11 in these; he plans on wearing them mainly without socks and found the 11 gave him a snugger heel grip which was his priority, without squashing his toes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe boat shoe is made in a soft calf leather with only a light wax finish. It is intended to age noticeably and quickly, creating a personal patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf there is a chance of wearing it in the rain, a waterproofing spray such as Saphir Super Invulner is advised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoe cream will be useful in the long term to maintain the leather: perhaps once or twice a year depending on use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse of shoe trees will keep the shoe looking smarter, if that’s desired. The team have not been using them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shoe is Blake-stitched and so the sole can be replaced at many shoe-repair shops. If done carefully, this can be done two or three times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Permanent Style","offers":[{"title":"US 7.5","offer_id":55420248359288,"sku":"PS-SHOE-BOAT-BROWN-7.5","price":370.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 8","offer_id":55420248392056,"sku":"PS-SHOE-BOAT-BROWN-8","price":370.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 8.5","offer_id":55420248424824,"sku":"PS-SHOE-BOAT-BROWN-8.5","price":370.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 9","offer_id":55420248457592,"sku":"PS-SHOE-BOAT-BROWN-9","price":370.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 9.5","offer_id":55420248490360,"sku":"PS-SHOE-BOAT-BROWN-9.5","price":370.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 10","offer_id":55420248523128,"sku":"PS-SHOE-BOAT-BROWN-10","price":370.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 10.5","offer_id":55420248555896,"sku":"PS-SHOE-BOAT-BROWN-10.5","price":370.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 11","offer_id":55420248588664,"sku":"PS-SHOE-BOAT-BROWN-11","price":370.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 11.5","offer_id":55420248621432,"sku":"PS-SHOE-BOAT-BROWN-11.5","price":370.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 12","offer_id":55420248654200,"sku":"PS-SHOE-BOAT-BROWN-12","price":370.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1795\/1429\/files\/best-beach-shoe-loafer-886x1328.jpg?v=1776764945","url":"https:\/\/shop.permanentstyle.com\/products\/the-boat-shoe","provider":"Permanent Style","version":"1.0","type":"link"}