Thus, Sperry Top-Sider was born. Seventy odd years later ... Aside from being used for boating, the leather and canvas shoes have now also become de rigueur for preppy patrons worldwide, a ...

From Miu Miu to Loewe to Bally, some of the most notable designers are welcoming back the preppy - and divisive - boat shoe.

His namesake brand, Sperry (known as Sperry Top-Sider until 2015), truly became synonymous with the signature shoe. (Just last week, the brand partnered with Aritzia on the now sold-out Sperry X ...