Simons
Navy-Blue Suede Boat Shoes Men
These men's boat shoes feature a navy-blue suede upper with genuine leather construction, moc-toe contrast stitching, and 360-degree rawhide lacing with metal eyelets. They include a padded footbed with a leather top cover and an embossed non-skid rubber outer sole. A Simons exclusive designed in Canada and made in Portugal, they are suitable for casual wear.
- Color
- Navy-Blue
- Material
- Genuine leather upper, rubber outer sole
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
Classic men's boat shoes with genuine suede leather upper and padded footbed.
Genuine leather upper, padded footbed, non-skid rubber sole
- Color
- Navy-Blue · blue
- Material
- Genuine leather upper, rubber outer sole
- Secondary
- rubber
- Style
- casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- genuine suede leather upper
- padded footbed with leather top cover
- embossed non-skid rubber outer sole
- Made in Portugal
- Simons exclusive design
Product Insights
Simons' navy-blue suede boat shoes offer superior comfort and fit: suede molds to the foot within a week, stretches half a size widthwise without heel slip, reduces blister risk for sockless wear, and breathes better than leather. Priced at $49.95 — undercutting Clarks, Gap, and Pedro — they include a leather footbed and Portuguese manufacture. Key tradeoffs: while the non-skid sole provides wet traction, the suede lacks water resistance and requires protective spray; sizing is limited to EU 43 and 46 with no half sizes.
Verified claims
- Blister prevention
- Suede reduces blister risk during first sockless wears.
- Fit molding
- Suede molds to foot shape within a week, stretching mainly in width.
- Breathability
- Suede breathes better than leather, keeping feet cooler in humidity.
- Sizing stretch
- Suede upper stretches half a size widthwise but stays stable in length.
- Competitive value
- At $49.95, Simons suede boat shoe undercuts Clarks, Gap, and Pedro and includes a leather footbed and Portuguese manufacture.
- Suede benefits
- Suede upper flexes immediately, breathes better than leather, and stretches up to half a size in width.
- Weather performance
- Non-skid sole provides wet traction; suede upper not pre-treated for water resistance.
- Size availability
- Simons boat shoe available in EU sizes 43 and 46 only, with no half sizes.
- Water care
- Suede needs protective spray before first wear to prevent water damage.
- Wet traction
- Embossed non-skid sole provides reliable traction on wet surfaces.
- Comfort
- Suede is breathable, molds to foot, and reduces blister risk for sockless wear.
- Fit adaptation
- Immediate broken-in feel reduces blister risk and molds to foot contours within a week.
- Stretch accommodation
- Stretches primarily in width and toe-box depth, adding up to half a size of extra room without heel slip.
- Value and heritage
- Designed in Canada, Portuguese-made suede boat shoe, now $49.95 from $125, cheaper than Clarks and Gap.
- Footbed cushioning
- The padded footbed with a leather top cover offers decent cushioning for everyday wear, although prolonged standing on hard surfaces has not been specifically reviewed; an orthotic insole may be needed for extra arch support.
- Color appearance
- Buyers describe the navy-blue suede as rich and say the white sole contrast works well for summer wear.
Product record
- Title
- Navy-Blue Suede Boat Shoes Men
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Side-profile of a single navy suede boat shoe showing moc-toe stitching, 360-degree leather lacing, metal eyelets, a low white rubber sole with a tan welt strip, and visible suede texture.
- Overall viewSingle left-facing boat shoe shown in full side profile occupying the lower half of the image.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.55 · w 0.94 · h 0.35 (high) - Upper materialNavy suede upper with visible nap and soft matte finish.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.58 · w 0.70 · h 0.25 (high) - Moc toe stitchingRaised moc-toe seam with prominent contrast white stitching around the front toe box.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.64 · w 0.34 · h 0.15 (high) - 360-degree rawhide lacingThin brown leather rawhide lace threaded through metal eyelets along the collar and tied in a looped bow over the vamp.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.56 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - Metal eyeletsRounded silver-toned metal eyelets set into the upper along the collar and near the vamp.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.56 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Contrast stitching along sideDouble rows of white contrast stitching outlining the side panels and heel counter.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.57 · w 0.65 · h 0.18 (high) - Sole construction visibleLow-profile off-white rubber sole with a narrow tan welt strip between upper and sole and a slightly raised heel section.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.77 · w 0.90 · h 0.12 (high) - Collar and paddingLow padded collar with a subtle seam at the heel, finished in the same navy suede.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.57 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio-style image on a light gray seamless background with soft shadow under the shoe; even diffuse lighting and centered composition showing full side profile.
- BackgroundUniform light gray seamless background filling the frame.
- ShadowSoft neutral shadow beneath the sole providing grounding and slight reflection.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.82 · w 0.88 · h 0.06 (medium) - Shot compositionShoe centered horizontally and positioned near the lower third of the image showing full lateral profile.
- LightingEven diffuse studio lighting with minimal specular highlights and soft shadows.
Colors
navy blue· upper#2D2C32medium brown· laces#54525Cwhite· stitchingsilver· eyeletstan· welt strip#838383off-white· sole#EDEDED- Overall viewSingle left-facing boat shoe shown in full side profile occupying the lower half of the image.
- 02
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a pair of navy suede boat shoes showing heel and quarter panels, contrast stitching, brown leather laces threaded through metal eyelets, and white rubber soles with a tan midsole strip.
- Overall viewPair of low-profile boat shoes photographed from the rear three-quarter angle showing the heel and outer quarters of both shoes.
- Upper materialNavy suede upper with visible nap texture across heel and quarter panels.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.55 · w 0.48 · h 0.32 (high) - Contrast stitchingProminent white contrast stitching along heel seam, quarter seam, and around the collar visible as single rows of stitching.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.58 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.44 · y 0.55 · w 0.48 · h 0.20 (medium) - Lacing and eyeletsThin brown leather rawhide laces threaded through circular metal eyelets that run around the collar; laces tied in loose loops visible above the quarters.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.40 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Sole profileFlat off-white rubber outsole with a narrow tan midsole strip separating the upper from the outsole; outsole has a slight notch under the arch visible in the right shoe.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.77 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high) - Heel constructionSquared low heel with a horizontal seam and a small raised stitched heel tab on each shoe.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.57 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Product is on a light gray seamless background with soft shadowing beneath the shoes; image is well lit and cropped to show lower two-thirds of frame with empty space above.
- BackgroundUniform light gray seamless background occupying most of the upper image area.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.58 (high) - Shadowing and lightingSoft diffuse studio lighting with subtle soft shadow beneath and slightly behind the shoes.
- Image cropShoes are cropped with empty space above; toe areas partially visible but majority of emphasis is on heels and outer sides.
Colors
navy blue· suede upper#2D2C33medium brown· leather laceswhite· contrast stitchingtan· midsole stripoff-white· outsole#EDEDEDsilver· metal eyelets- 03
Product
Top-down view of a pair of navy suede boat shoes with moc-toe contrast stitching, brown leather laces and side trim, tan perforated insoles with printed brand text, and light-colored sole edge.
- Overall shapeTwo boat shoes shown from above, placed side-by-side with toes at top and heels at bottom; rounded moc-toe front and low vamp typical of boat shoes.
- Upper materialUpper appears to be a textured suede material in a dark navy color covering the vamp, quarters, and heel collar.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.42 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.03 · w 0.42 · h 0.45 (high) - Moc-toe contrast stitchingProminent white or off-white thick topstitching runs around the moc-toe perimeter and along the apron seam on both shoes.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high) - Lacing and eyeletsThin round brown leather laces threaded through metal eyelets around the collar and tied in loose bows centered on each vamp.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Side trimBrown leather trim runs along the outside side of each shoe, visible near the heel and along the eyelet row.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.48 (medium); x 0.88 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.48 (medium) - Insole perforationTan insoles feature a pattern of small perforation holes concentrated toward the toe area of each insole.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.54 · w 0.26 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.54 · w 0.26 · h 0.34 (high) - Insole branding text left“simons”
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.64 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high) - Insole subtext left“MADE IN PORTUGAL”
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.72 · w 0.22 · h 0.08 (high) - Insole branding text right“simons”
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.64 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high) - Insole subtext right“MADE IN PORTUGAL”
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.72 · w 0.22 · h 0.08 (high) - Sole edgeVisible thin light-colored sole edge runs around the perimeter, contrasting with the navy upper.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.00 · w 0.92 · h 1.00 (medium)
Other
Studio-style top-down shot on a uniform light gray background with soft shadows below shoes; image is centered and evenly lit.
- Shot compositionTop-down studio photograph showing both shoes entirely within frame against a smooth light gray background.
- Lighting and shadowSoft even lighting with subtle shadows beneath the shoes indicating a small drop shadow toward bottom of frame.
Colors
navy blue· upper (suede)#2C2C33medium brown· laces and side trim#5B5B64off-white· contrast stitchingtan· insole#B49462light beige· sole edge#C3C3C3
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Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Sherry Navy blue suede boat shoes
Rich colour contrasted with the white sole is a great addition to summer gear.
Chaussure « bateau »
Très confortable ! Décontracté mais élégant.