The Authentic Original™ Boat Shoe

Since 1937

Here first. Trending now. Classic always. The Authentic Original is truly that - the world's first leather top sider inspired by the success of our first canvas boat shoe. On and off the boat, the AO is a prep icon for the ages.

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Classic is earned.

A time-honored craft sewn into the history of americana footwear, the AO is still made using the same techniques that we have used for decades.

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