Polo oxford you Liberty of London gingham tie | Levi's 541 denim | Sperry Top-Siders 

Polo Ralph Lauren seersucker sport coat and gingham shirt | Countess Mara vintage raw silk tie | Levi's 541 denim | Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses | Sperry Top-Siders 

Polo cashmere cableknit sweater, plaid shirt and houndstooth tie | Brooks Brothers oxford chino | Sperry Top-Siders 

Polo plaid shirt and nautical tie | Levi's 541 jeans | Rugby shawl sweater | AE socks | Sperry Top-Siders

Today at the Thrift - Top-Siders

I've been quite fortunate to come across two new pair of boat shoes in the past few months, one from Sperry, the other from Rockport. However today, on a hunch, I visited one of my favorite thrift shops and found these Top-Siders for $2.99. Just my size, they're in great condition with the exception of a few scuffs to the leather. Most surprisingly, the soles still look new and have almost no signs of wear. My boat shoe days are over until spring, but I'm glad to have yet another pair in the rotation when that time comes.

Astounding Amaretto

I have several pair of boat shoes from brands such as Ralph Lauren (the premium shoe line, not Polo), L.L. Bean, Sebago and Sperry. While each of these companies produces quality shoes, nobody makes boat shoes like Sperry. The classic Top-Sider has been in my rotation for years. When my sole ripped and the time came to pick up a new pair, I scoured shoe sites for the best deal and found nothing under $55. I had decided to give up my search until December, when even the classic model is relatively cheap. 

Then, I found this one and only pair of amaretto Top-Siders at Macy's for $16. It turns out somebody ordered these from Macys.com and returned them to the store. Given that this particular color isn't carried in store, the shoes were marked down to $30. Following a coupon and two discounts, I took these home... and I still can't believe it.