boat shoe

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of boat shoe¹

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

Or perhaps the "Boat Shoe Coup."

From Salon

Founded in 2002 by three college friends who enjoyed sailing and presented to consumers as a boat shoe, Crocs quickly gained fans among nurses and other workers stuck with long hours standing upright before catching on with fashionistas and the famous.

From Seattle Times

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

He took a trip up to the now-closed Randolph Manufacturing Company, the maker of the boat shoe, in Randolph to buy a pair of size 20 sneakers, had a costume made by his mother and attended the carnival, which sparked the love of clowning that carried him throughout his nearly 60-year career.

From Washington Times

Finally, a contemporary boat shoe that’s as handsome as it is practical.

From Seattle Times

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