# Dapper Nautical Loafers Paul Smith Jeans 'Ripley' Boat Shoes Arrive in Waves of Dark Colors By Kevin Young | Published 2012-03-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-smith-jeans-ripley-boat-shoes References: [porvocacao](https://www.porvocacao.com/shop/brands/paul-smith/) The [Paul Smith](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-paul-smith-bn0279) Jeans Ripley Boat Shoes are available in three strikingly rich hues: green, maroon and brown. They're deep and subtle yet rich in detail. The 'Ripley' is a new [boat shoe design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsewn-boat-shoe) and when it's worn it says nothing more but class and fashion-forward pizazz. The shoes are made from bendable top grade leathers that give off a touch of casual wear. Aside from the deep and inviting shades, the fold-over laced fringe is accentuated and is the heart of these kicks as it provides them with a desirable [vintage look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockside-portland). On top of that, the Paul Smith Jeans Ripley Boat Shoes are accentuated with a cross-stitch knotted detail at the heel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rich Hued Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear brands to create deep and subtle color options that offer a touch of casual wear. - **Vintage-inspired Design:** Potential for fashion brands to incorporate fold-over laced fringe and cross-stitch knotted details for a desirable vintage look. - **Classy and Fashion-forward Shoes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for shoe companies to design shoes that exude class and fashion-forward pizazz. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** Footwear industry can capitalize on the trend of rich hued shoes and vintage-inspired design to attract fashion-conscious consumers. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry has an opportunity to incorporate the class and fashion-forward elements of the Paul Smith Jeans Ripley Boat Shoes into their designs. - **Casual Wear:** Casual wear industry can explore the use of bendable top grade leathers to create comfortable yet stylish footwear options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dark Tonal Preppy Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzy-boat-shoe.md) - [Pre-Washed Leather Classic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-original-boat-show.md) - [Classic Summer-Ready Boatshoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-bateau.md) - [Vintage Elegant Collaborative Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockside-portland.md) - [Stealthy Rugged Textural Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penton-loafer.md) - [Reimagined Lugged Boat Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsewn-boat-shoe.md) - [Adaptable Italian Loafer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astorflex-dockflex-loafers.md) - [Sleek Collaborative Leather Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duke-dexter3.md) - [Suede Footwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crockett-jones2.md)