Sperry and Aritzia Reimagine the Iconic Boat Shoe with an Elevated, Fresh Collection
Sperry, the original boat shoe brand founded in 1935, and Aritzia, the Vancouver-based design house known for its style-forward wardrobe essentials and cult favorites, have joined forces to unveil an exclusive collaboration. Bridging Sperry’s signature nautical roots with Aritzia’s Everyday Luxury™ aesthetic, the Sperry x Aritzia collection reimagines the iconic boat shoe with a fresh, contemporary lens.
For 90 years, Sperry has been synonymous with craftsmanship and classic American style, while Aritzia is best known for curating elevated and effortless essentials rooted in beautiful design, quality materials, and timeless and versatile style. Together, the two brands present the Sperry x Aritzia collection, offering customizable and refreshed takes on two Sperry silhouettes: the Slim Boat Shoe and the Authentic Original™ 2-Eye Boat Shoe.
The Sperry x Aritzia Slim Boat is a sleek take on the classic, featuring a narrow toe box, full-grain leather upper, and molded anti-slip outsole for superior traction. The versatility of the stylish redesign, available in a Brown and Light Brown colorway, can be styled up or down for any occasion.
The Sperry x Aritzia Authentic Original 2-Eye, offered in Tan and Brown, stays true to its heritage with premium leather craftsmanship, rawhide laces, and Sperry’s signature Razor-Cut Wave-Siping™ outsole, ensuring optimal traction.
Both silhouettes come complete with a re-lacing needle and three interchangeable laces, ranging from classic to colorful, to enhance Sperry’s signature 360 Lacing System™ and allow effortless customization.
"We are thrilled to partner with Aritzia—a brand renowned for creating elevated essentials. This collaboration allows us to introduce the all-new Slim Boat Shoe alongside our iconic Authentic Original Boat Shoe with Aritzia’s style-forward point of view," says Jonathan Frankel, President of Sperry. "The boat shoe is more than just a trend—it’s a timeless staple that has defined style for nearly nine decades. With three interchangeable lace options, each pair offers a unique, customizable experience—inviting a new generation to make this classic their own. This partnership is a perfect fusion of heritage and modernity, bringing fresh versatility to an enduring icon."
The Sperry x Aritzia Slim Boat and Sperry x Aritzia Authentic Original™ 2-Eye both retail for $120 and will be available exclusively at Aritzia.com and select Aritzia boutiques in the U.S. and Canada beginning March 11, 2025. The full collection will be available on Sperry.com starting March 25, 2025.
ABOUT SPERRY
Sperry was founded in 1935 by avid sailor, inventor and intrepid explorer Paul Sperry. From the invention of the world's first boat shoe, Sperry is now a global footwear brand that is fully rooted in the history of American style. With the mission to inspire the world to raise their sails and live life fully, Sperry continues to craft the footwear for life’s memorable experiences on, off and by the water. Sperry is available at better specialty stores, 38 freestanding stores in more than 12 countries worldwide, as well as on Sperry.com. Follow Sperry on Instagram, Facebook and X. Press Inquiries Sperry@mcsaatchi.com.
ABOUT ARITZIA
Aritzia is a design house with an innovative global platform. We are creators and purveyors of Everyday Luxury, home to an extensive portfolio of exclusive brands for every function and individual aesthetic. We’re about good design, quality materials and timeless style — all with the wellbeing of our People and Planet in mind.
Founded in 1984 in Vancouver, Canada, we pride ourselves on creating immersive, highly personalized shopping experiences at aritzia.com and in our 125+ boutiques throughout North America — for everyone, everywhere.
ARITZIA’S APPROACH
Aritzia means style, not trend, and quality over everything. We treat each in-house label as its own atelier, united by premium fabrics, meticulous construction and an of-the-moment point of view. We handpick fabrics from the world’s best mills for their feel, function and ability to last. We obsess over proportion, fit and that just-right silhouette. From hand-painted prints to the art of pocket placement, our innovative design studio considers and reconsiders each detail to create essentials you’ll reach for again, and again, and again. If it isn’t just right, it isn’t Aritzia.
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