Lanvin Mid-Top Boat Sneaker

Boat shoes meet boots in this new premium trainer from Lanvin.

words // Zac Dubasik

When most peple think of boat shoes, images of leather low-tops worn without socks come to mind. But for F/W 2012, Lanvin is offering up a sneaker that combines elements of the afforementioned summer footwear with those more at home on a boot.

To go along with the moc construction, leather laces, and stitching details are a higher cut, padded collar and lace hooks commonly found on more rugged footwear. Extra-premium leather and Lanvin's signature rubber sole round out the details. This sneaker just landed on Forward in two colorways, and retails for the hefty price of $895.