The brand's line of minimalist sneakers has gained a following among musicians like Frank Ocean, Nick Jonas and Jay-Z.

Finish with a retro pair of sneakers to round out the look. Mixing and matching preppy textures and patterns is one way to create a prep 'fit without abandoning your own personal aesthetic.

These days, the ubiquitous shoes can be spotted on both the preppy and the punk, thanks to their comfortable, versatile design. And if people didn't get enough at the peak of Sambas hype last year ...

I keep getting alerts that Marks & Spencer's boat shoes keep selling out. At first I thought, oh, that's a fluke, but it turns out that the preppy flat shoe is having a real moment right now.