The calendar says Spring started on Wednesday and we declared boatshoe season had arrived a couple of weeks ago, but things aren’t official here in Annapolis until the socks burn. Yes, you read that right. Ever since the mid 70’s (the exact year remains a bit fuzzy in Annapolis lore) Annapolitans have been burning their […]
It took us a while to come around, but we think it’s about time that we add a pair of boatshoes with a vibrant sole to our collection. Luckily for us, there is a new crop hitting the market today. In conjunction with Barney’s, our friends at Sperry Top-Sider are releasing four limited edition pairs […]
For quite some time, the only boatshoes in our collection were Sperry Top-Sider A/O’s. We’ve expanded our horizons pretty dramatically over the last few years, yet we still find ourselves coming back to our Sperrys time and time again. This Fall, we’ll be working a new pair of Sperry’s into our rotation. Built on the […]
Though collaborations are running a bit rampant for our liking these days, it’s pretty tough for us to ignore one that involves a couple of brands that are in frequent rotation for us. In this case, those two brands are J. Crew and Sperry Top-Sider. Over the past few years the J. Crew “In Good […]
The more we read, the more we realize we need to get up to Maine for a visit. Not only is the scenery absolutely gorgeous, but it seems like every single handmade boatshoe we see is made there. Yes, handmade in the USA normally means a few extra bucks, but in our opinion it is […]
Earlier this week we attended the grand opening event for the Sperry Top-Sider store in Annapolis. After a few opening statements from local politicians and Sperry brass, the ribbon was cut and all of the guests were welcomed into the store for an evening of food, drinks, and, of course, shopping. After checking out the […]
We have spent a lot of time talking about Men’s boatshoes here at Bows & Boats, but with Memorial Day less than a week away we thought it would be a good time to share one of our favorite women’s options. While we tend to keep things simple with basic leather, (or occasionally canvas) boatshoes, […]
A few weeks back, yacht clubs around the country participated in a tradition that started right here in Annapolis; a ceremonial sock burning. If you haven’t heard of a sock burning before, the premise is simple. Everyone gathers to celebrate the arrival of Spring and the fact that socks aren’t going to be needed until […]
One of the small things that tends to bring a smile to our faces as the weather warms up is the ability to leave the house without socks. Sure, there are times during the colder months that we break out the boatshoes for a quick jaunt, but, beyond that, our ankles have been covered for […]
With literally hundreds of options on the market, a solid pair of boat shoes is something that should find its way into everyone’s closet. When we say everyone, we mean literally everyone. Men, women, children, it doesn’t matter. A classic boat shoe should be found in your closet, period. The “go to” boat shoe […]
