Classic Boat Shoe Makes Comeback as Rothy's Favorite Pair Drops On Sale

Boat shoes are quietly trending again, and the clearest proof sits in Halo White: the Sperry x Aritzia AO Boat Shoe is marked down 30 percent to $84 at Aritzia, with Halo White stocked only in women’s sizes 5 through 11 and "only a few of the size 5 size left and size 11 already sold out online." Sperry and Aritzia teamed up on the AO this past summer, and that collaboration now feels like a coastal-chic moment worth snapping up before what GoodHousekeeping calls "so if you want (especially on sale), you’ll want to act fast!"

The shoe itself is very specific about its lineage and options. "Sperry, the brand quite literally known for making the original boat shoe, and everyday luxury fashion brand Aritzia collaborated on their own boat shoe this past summer." The AO comes in nine neutral hues, including four limited-edition colors, and each pair ships with laces that match the shoe plus extra multi-colored laces you can keep off or customize with. The overall style is offered in women’s sizes 5 through 11.5, though the Halo White sale offering stops at size 11, which helps explain why stock is evaporating.

GoodHousekeeping editors have already put these in a shopping context: "Our editors and analysts are fans, and we actually named them the best boat shoes in our favorite slip-on shoes roundup recently." That endorsement sits next to an unmistakable styling suggestion in the copy: "Warmer days will be here before we know it, and I can’t wait to don my favorite pair of boat shoes with some cute crew socks." If you want a reliable coastal grandmother shoe for spring rotation, this collaboration has both the editorial nod and the seasonal styling playbook.

If you want alternatives that skew more consciously crafted, Rothy’s has curated options that read like a coastal grandmother capsule. "Woven from hemp, organic cotton, and recycled plastic bottles, The Espadrille is comfy, cool, and earth-friendly." The Summer Sandal features an "innovative knotted strap reminiscent of sailing knots" and a square toe footbed for garden parties or yacht days. The Max Square offers "luxe knit fabric" and is "machine washable and knit from our signature thread spun from recycled plastic bottles." Rothy’s Lightweight Tote is pitched as a beachside workhorse with a roomy interior and colorways such as Soft Sesame, Diamond Metallic, Polar Stripe, and Sailboat Blue.

For readers thinking beyond sneakers and sandals, Elle’s coastal grandmother roundup names linen button-downs, high-waisted linen pants under $40, and oval Le Specs sunglasses as anchors of the look, noting specific fit advice like "this style is a slimming fit, so size up if you want something seriously oversized" for the Cofouen Linen Button Down. Transparency on commerce here is explicit: "We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process," and "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Bottom line: if you want the Sperry x Aritzia AO in Halo White at the sale price, move now—the collaboration’s limited sizes and four limited-edition colors mean this comeback will be measured in quick sells, not slow returns.