Deluxe x Vans Zapato del Barco

 The boat shoe is a classic shoe, but lately has garnered a negative stigma and a staple on college campuses.  The fashion world is taking back the boat shoe and companies like Vans and Nike are making there own version.  The Zapato del Barco has become a regular where Vans are sold, just like the slip on and the era.  Vans wants to take this shoe to a new level and have collaborated with Deluxe Clothing; who is Deluxe? Well it's a Japanese clothing company that specializes in classic Americana apparel. Which is why the have chosen the boat shoe as the project.  I love the color combination here; black, tan and pure white.  They remind me of the Woodside Nike boots and you could even replace them with the outfit I put together. Imagine walking around in the brisk cold with a pair of khaki and sweater with these on your feet, it's almost the perfect day.  The good thing is you don't even need a boot to wear these around; you can also wear your, soon to be the future of denim, straight leg jeans.  The point I am trying to make is the boat shoe is going to replace the flip flop in you wardrobe. Take your sandals right now and through them away and run to the nearest vans retailer and get two pairs; even if you don't get this gorgeous pair at least look at the regular Zapato del Barco.  Take back the boat shoe!