Summer shoe choices do not have to begin and end with sandals. Boat shoes, loafers and driving moccasins bring definition to linen, denim, skirts, shorts and oversized shirts, while keeping the overall look relaxed.
Celebrities and content creators are showing different ways to wear them this season.
1. Boat Shoes Beyond the Marina
Once closely associated with sailing uniforms and traditional preppy style, boat shoes have returned with new colours and a more relaxed approach to styling.
Simon Porte Jacquemus: A Lighter Take on Boat Shoes
Simon Porte Jacquemus shows how white boat shoes can bring a relaxed finish to summer outfits. Styled with loose trousers and lightweight shirts, the classic nautical shape feels current and easy to wear.
Gustavo Piers Milton: Directional Menswear
Gustavo Piers Milton demonstrates how boat shoes can work within a more experimental wardrobe. Wider proportions, layered pieces and unexpected combinations make the traditional silhouette feel less nautical and more connected to contemporary street style.
Amy Nathalie: Relaxed City Style
Amy Nathalie Portier takes a softer approach, wearing classic boat shoes with casual street style. Denim, loose layers and slightly oversized silhouettes keep the shoes grounded and easy to wear away from the coast.
Atlanta Mocassin: Boat Shoes to Try
For a more structured interpretation, choose the Ranger Boat Shoes. Their defined shape works well with straight trousers, denim, lightweight shirts and summer tailoring.
The Regatta Boat Shoes offer a more relaxed direction, suited to linen, shorts and softer holiday combinations.
2. Loafers With a Summer Wardrobe
Loafers bring a sharper finish to simple summer clothes. Instead of saving them for formal outfits or colder weather, style them with bare legs, short hemlines, long skirts and oversized shirts.
Kendall Jenner: Classic Summer Tailoring
Kendall Jenner pairs structured loafers with a classic grey dress, creating a polished summer look without making it feel too formal. The structured shape of the dress and the loafers work naturally together, giving the outfit a sharp finish.
Zoë Kravitz: Soft and Unstructured
Zoë Kravitz has introduced softer, less structured loafers into her laid-back street-style wardrobe. The shape suits her preference for simple pieces, slouchy proportions and subtle references to the 1990s.
Emma Chamberlain: Mini Skirt and Loafers
Emma Chamberlain pairs loafers with a beige mini skirt and white socks, giving the classic shoes a younger, more playful feel. The neutral colours keep the outfit easy to wear, while the socks add a slightly preppy detail.
Atlanta Mocassin: Loafers to Try
The Sarah Loafers are the more classic option, with a structured shape that works naturally with tailored trousers, midi skirts and simple summer dresses.
The Yoki Loafers have a more contemporary feel. Pair them with mini skirts, denim or oversized shirts for a more relaxed look.
3. Suede Moccasins for Summer Style
Suede moccasins are a natural choice for summer. Their soft texture and low profile work well with linen, denim and lightweight cotton, adding a relaxed finish to everyday outfits.
Anna Escassut: Classic Brown Suede
Anna Escassut wears classic brown suede moccasins with relaxed summer pieces, giving the traditional style a younger, more casual feel.
Princess Diana: Light Beige Suede
Princess Diana wore light blue suede moccasins with white trousers and a loose-fitting coton knit. The soft shade kept the outfit balanced, while the relaxed proportions made it ideal for a cold summer evening.
Sincerely Jules: Beige Suede With Red
Sincerely Jules pairs beige suede moccasins with red pieces, adding a stronger colour to the classic neutral style. The combination shows how traditional suede moccasins can work naturally with a bolder summer palette.
Atlanta Mocassin: Suede Moccasins to Try
The Michèle Moccasins bring a more refined line to dresses, cropped trousers and simple city outfits.
The Regatta Drivers work naturally with linen, denim and travel-ready combinations. Their lower profile gives summer outfits a softer, more relaxed finish.
Summer Style Beyond Sandals
These nine looks do not follow one fixed formula. Simon Porte Jacquemus chooses white boat shoes, Kendall Jenner pairs loafers with tailoring, Emma Chamberlain wears them with mini skirts, while Princess Diana keeps the combination simple and practical.
Explore the Ranger, Regatta, Sarah, Yoki and Michèle models by Atlanta Mocassin, handmade in Portugal for a summer wardrobe that goes beyond sandals.
