Boat shoes are set to be a popular trend in men’s shoes this season, as guys become captain of their own take on nautical styling.

Derick Chetty, in an article for Canadian news provider The Star, said the preppy footwear is proving to be a major trend in male fashion this spring.

And this is not only a look that young guys are adopting, but successful older males too, who may even be lucky enough to wear their new boat shoes on board an actual boat.

Mr Chetty explains that when the footwear was popular during the 1980s most styles came in brown leather, but today the footwear is available in a "rainbow of colours", but with nearly all of them featuring the signature white sole.

"They are a great alternative to sandals and yes, you can wear them to the office – if your office attire consists of smart casuals like chinos or seersucker blazers," he adds.

Guys keen to get on board with the trend may wish to check out Mobydick boat shoes, which come in a range of classic styles, all made from soft but durable leather.