Vans Brings Its Premium Skateable Boat Shoe to U.S. Shores

The trending boat shoe silhouette gets an Off the Wall remix, blending classic styling with durable, modern materials.

Pair of beige Vans sneakers with brown soles shown from the back against a purple background.

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By Hayley Helms

Published January 30, 2026

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Updated January 30, 2026

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One could argue that boat shoes have never gone out of style, and while that may technically be true, the silhouette has undoubtedly seen a resurgence of popularity in the past year.

Vans has been on quite the heater lately turning out timeless silhouettes remixed in a very Off the Wall fashion, so it only makes sense that the footwear icon would release its own take on the classic nautical design.

Pair of black leather Vans boat shoes with yellow eyelets held by a hand wearing silver rings. — These might be the coolest take on boat shoes I’ve ever seen.

The 2-Eyelet Boat Shoe, a revision of archival styles that was previously only available overseas, capitalizes on the trending shoe while remaining as classic as ever.

They’ve officially hit US shores, making this the ideal time to bring a little maritime style into your wardrobe.

Smooth sailing

Originally released as part of the Vans Japan Fall/Winter 2024 collection, the 2-Eyelet Boat Shoe takes inspiration from an older archival Vans silhouette, the Zapato Del Barco.

Beige leather boat shoes with white laces and brown rubber soles worn with white socks and cuffed blue jeans. — The tan brown is pretty timeless, but the black is definitely edgier.

Now, the refined take on the classic boat shoe is available on the brand’s U.S. website and in stores, just in time for upcoming warmer weather.

The 2-Eyelet Boat Shoe is available with either a Black or Tan Brown leather upper that lends the shoe a smooth, durable finish.

Black leather boat shoes with yellow eyelets worn with white socks featuring a black checkerboard pattern near the top. — The boat shoe is versatile enough that it can be styled with pretty much everything and look right at home.

The clean-lined, low-profile style utilizes a modern, 2-eye lace system for a dialed yet pared-back fit, while rawhide-style laces give the shoe just the right amount of edge and tactile interest.

Pair of beige leather Vans boat shoes with light blue laces and brown rubber soles, one showing top view and the other sole. — The vulcanized construction and waffle sole make an appearance on the new release.

Vans’s traditional vulcanized build and waffle sole make this undeniably an Off the Wall shoe without dominating its classic design. The result is a shoe that equally balances performance and good looks.

Person sitting on the floor wearing a blue striped sweater, cuffed dark blue jeans, white Vans socks, and beige boat shoes. — The new style has been spotted in Vans retail locations, as well as online.

However, since there are no specifics on whether the shoe’s leather is water-resistant or not … maybe stick to shore in these.

Availability and pricing

Like many Vans styles, the 2-Eyelet Boat Shoes sit at a relatively wallet-friendly price, retailing for $90. You can find them now on the brand’s official website.

Beige leather boat shoe with gold eyelets and brown rubber sole on a white background.

Vans 2-Eyelet Boat Shoe

$90 at Vans

About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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