https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:30:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders/page/2#post-1785176 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 13:54:39 +0000 Carla 1785176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't believe they are a couple of years old - the fabrication (metallic/rose-gold)&nbsp;seems to be the height of what is on trend right now!&nbsp;Through in comfortable and worn in, and it's a no brainer!&nbsp; Keep and wear... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders/page/2#post-1785171 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 13:37:06 +0000 Thirkellgirl 1785171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they're awesome and you should wear them. I have a leopard pair that I get compliments on (from college-age girls) all the time, and I'm about to replace my summer-plaid pair which i wore to death over the past five years. And there's nothing wrong with being a little preppy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders/page/2#post-1785002 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 19:33:44 +0000 Anonymous 1785002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They're a preppy item but they're also a soft but structured durable casual loafer adjustable with ties for a reasonable price. The rose gold is already a few steps away from the more classic colors. <br />I don't see you sporting the whole look from head to toe and I don't see a problem. They're cute and I think they'd add a little sweetness to your warm weather looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1785001 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 19:30:16 +0000 Liz 1785001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting regional take on the shoes. I do have one pair of boat shoes, and in my mind they are so associated with an East Coast boat / New England / preppy culture that I have a hard time feeling comfortable wearing them.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784998 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 19:15:16 +0000 Jenni NZ 1784998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With Sara in not "getting" the preppy thing. Not in our country at all. Last time it was mentioned on the forum I spent ages Googling it. All I think is, they're lovely shoes of a great colour and they look comfy so wear them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784995 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 19:01:41 +0000 MsMary 1784995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you wore my size I would have you ship those Topsiders to me! I had a pair in pewter that I wore until they fell apart! The rose gold is stunning! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784985 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 18:33:23 +0000 Sheila 1784985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DD has eight pairs of Sperry's. Six are topsiders, one pair of gum boots and one pair of winter boots with fur ( look like the gum boots ). </p> <p>She has navy, pink, tan, coral, brown &nbsp;and a two tone blue. </p> <p>I love the rose gold - it is trendy. I don't know why -but I see you as a "boots" girl ! But I know you could style these well. </p> <p>I take the same size as her but I find they are a bit flat. They stretch a lot and are great for walking in water, wading and boating in general as they do not leave sole marks.</p> <p>She only wears sneakers to the gym and has bright pair of topsiders. </p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784900 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 14:36:32 +0000 Sara L. 1784900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them, but will admit I don't really get the preppy issue. &nbsp;It's not a thing around here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784898 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 14:35:27 +0000 Janet 1784898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This also has me pondering how some of my footwear preferences seem to defy or play into regional norms. I have four pairs of cowboy boots, and I only spend two months out of the year in Texas! And I feel like more of a poseur wearing them there than I do at home. At home I feel like they are just sort of boho-rock-ish, but I like that they are a nod to the cattle-ranching part of our lives. I guess the Topsiders don't strike me as costumey because it's a nod to my Chesapeake bay upbringing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784894 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 14:30:55 +0000 Janet 1784894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting to realize that these are more of a regional norm than I thought! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784884 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 14:00:55 +0000 JAileen 1784884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They don't seem like you at all. The color helps, but maybe not enough. To me, if you're not on a boat, then it seems costumey. But that could be because I live in a desert. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784883 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 13:58:43 +0000 Eliza 1784883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get the concern, yet your ability to style them may make an outfit work, without amping up the prep. The color is fun and you could experiment a bit. If you wind up liking the casual rose gold, your hunt for the sneakers may be worthwhile. You have me thinking about rose gold shoes as a summer option and counterpoint to my light neutrals. (I need boat shoes, but the slip-on Sperry's have never worked as they fall off the heel; always annoying, but unacceptable on the water. Allows me to skip the preppy question by wearing sneaker styles.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784871 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 13:17:26 +0000 Janet 1784871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, when I was in high school (even junior high), the classic brown Sperry's were THE look for a certain set in our school. We had a very strong preppy contingent in our suburbs back then. Pink and green outfits, those handbags with the wooden handles for which you could switch out the bags, headbands, popped collars, Polo logo shirts, wide-wale corduroys... I was *not* into it. I had a couple of items that fit into the preppy mold (a fair isle sweater, and the ubiquitous Topsiders), but even back then, I would style a preppy item with other stuff to tame down the preppiness.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784869 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 13:16:45 +0000 Anonymous 1784869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This style in general has a preppy vibe, but the rose gold is fetching, and I think changes the look somewhat. I don't have any rose gold, but am definitely open if I stumble across it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784866 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 13:07:58 +0000 RobinF 1784866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, I remember when these were THE shoe back when I was in college. These days aren't they pretty timeless? I definitely agree that the color takes away the preppiness of them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784863 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 13:04:22 +0000 viva 1784863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, I like the idea of you wearing them with an edgy jacket and carrying a rose gold clutch. Feels mildly subversive.</p> <p>For me, they are too literal a throwback to my preppy youth, and also, they were my daughters' high school shoe of choice. Just cannot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784860 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 12:58:48 +0000 Janet 1784860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rebekah, I love those Pumas! I am almost tempted to order but I'm in between two available sizes and I'm not so sure I should size down since I'm wanting a bit more room in my shoes these days.&nbsp;</p> <p>Or maybe I should just wear my Sperrys and have those serve as my rose gold shoes. :-)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784836 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 11:33:26 +0000 Gail 1784836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them ,in fact my daughter had a pair that hurt her feet that I inherited and wear ! I wear with cropped jeans and T-shirts.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784832 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 11:10:26 +0000 Janet 1784832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweet! I like them so I'm happy to get some validation. </p> <p>And I even have a rose gold clutch/crossbody, Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784793 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 05:00:36 +0000 Anonymous 1784793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think in rose gold, they qualify as decidely anti-prep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784791 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 04:43:10 +0000 Anonymous 1784791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with Angie and I love them. That rose gold is great! I also am not exactly preppy but have and wear Sperry topsiders in several colors. The black, turquoise and red tennis shoes are pretty fab too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784760 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 02:13:17 +0000 Karie 1784760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them, but then I love Sperry's and I love the preppy look. Current and trendy or not, I'd wear them for sure.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784733 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 01:07:06 +0000 rebekahphoto 1784733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love metallic shoes &amp; I would vote wear them! Its a little prep, but in a good way<br />I just ordered metallic Pumas--you might like the Rose Gold ones if you are looking...pretty comfy for an average foot. I need to exchange them as I found them running about 1/2 size large </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784731 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 01:03:47 +0000 Angie 1784731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WEAR THEM, with a rose gold clutch.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784729 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:57:48 +0000 jill58 1784729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think if you like them, you should wear them, particularly as you described, with cutoffs or rolled jeans and a tee. Actually, I think that might look great.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784723 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:23:37 +0000 Sal 1784723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see that sneakers might be slightly more versatile, and slightly more your style. &nbsp;However I really like these and totally like a juxtaposition of styles. &nbsp;And I think if you bought the sneakers these would not get worn much this season or at all.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784710 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 23:38:05 +0000 Janet 1784710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I do live 10 minutes from the sailing capital of the US! </p> <p>Heh, I don't see many people wearing them here, even so. I do think the color helps offset the preppy vibe, but I don't mind a *hint* of preppy, as long as it's very subtle. I have worn these with cutoffs or rolled jeans and a tee. And they are nicely worn and not so precious looking, which helps the casual vibe. </p> <p>Hmm. I hope Angie weighs in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784703 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 23:27:02 +0000 Anonymous 1784703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They've always struck me as a region-specific shoe. Or at the very least, an American look. They are so rarely worn &nbsp;here (even 20-30 years ago) &nbsp;that when I do see them, they strike me as super-preppy and decidedly not current. But......that's here. &nbsp;In your area of the US, it's probably a completely different thing !&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784693 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 22:59:44 +0000 Anonymous 1784693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that rose gold footwear is super for summer and would wear these. The metallic keeps them from looking preppy to me and they are much like the slip on sneakers that are trendy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sperry-topsiders#post-1784692 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 22:58:54 +0000 Liz 1784692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Why not wear them for a day and see how you feel in them? </p>