May 2026
The five pairs our team can’t stop talking about
SeaVees went back to the beginning and recreated its original deck sneaker stitch for stitch with the Yacht shoe ($195).
Published
May 28, 2026
Published
May 28, 2026
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When’s the last time you bought yourself some shoes? Let this be your sign that it’s time. There are so many great styles dropping these days, we thought we would pull a few of our current favorites to showcase. From some relaxed loafers and a classic white sneaker to rugged trail runner, these are the kicks our team can’t stop talking about.
Drake’s takes the humble espadrille and makes it feel impossibly refined. Cut from a clean canvas herringbone twill and finished with a traditional rope sole, it’s got that perfectly relaxed shape that only works in warm weather. They’re lightweight, easy to pack, and somehow make linen trousers and wrinkled shirts look even better. Wear them sockless, obviously. The kind of summer shoe that makes you want a Negroni in hand by 4 p.m.
Cotton espadrille,
This is basically a hiking shoe disguised as a sneaker. The Zegama is built for trails, but the oversized sole and technical upper make it feel right at home in the city too. It’s lightweight, ridiculously cushioned and grippy enough for actual terrain—which means rainy sidewalks are no problem. Like most great ACG pieces, it lands somewhere between performance gear and genuinely cool design object. The real question is which of the five colorways speaks to you most?
ACG Zegama Trail,
ZARA is referring to these as loafers, but we see them more as relaxed slippers made to be worn out in the world. Aaron Levine collaborated with the brand for this modern take on a suede slip-on and toughens it up with a hard-wearing Vibram sole that adds traction and the ability to wear them all day. The relaxed deconstructed design allows the back to be folded down so they can be worn as open-back mules, too. Exactly the kind of smart high-low design move Levine’s good at.
ZARA x Aaron Levine suede loafer,
SeaVees went back to the beginning and recreated its original deck sneaker stitch for stitch alongside BFGoodrich, the company that launched the brand six decades ago. The result feels less “retro sneaker trend” and more like uncovering the perfect vintage shoe—heavy canvas, clean lines and the kind of low-profile silhouette that looks cool with literally everything. It’s simple in the best possible way. And because only a limited number were made, it still feels like something you will genuinely treasure.
Mens - Founders Edition Yacht Shoe - White,
When you want some loafers that separate you from the pack. Designed using premium materials, G.H. Bass modernized the classic loafer by working in an intricate leather-weave upper for a look that enhances any outfit, from washed jeans to relaxed, pleated shorts. Available in dark leather or tan suede, they make for a solid reminder that timeless doesn’t have to mean stiff.
Lexington loafer,
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