Boat Shoes came into existence in 1930’s when Paul Sperry noticed that his dog did not slip on the ice. Some of the paw elements were used in... Read more
Boat Shoes came into existence in 1930’s when Paul Sperry noticed that his dog did not slip on the ice. Some of the paw elements were used in designing the sole which proved to give a lot better grip on ship surface. This is how Boat Shoes came into existence. The boat shoes are usually made in thick soft leathers in Moc-Toe Construction and typically it has shorter quarter or wider opening.
These boat shoes are made with Nubuck leathers and is infact a different color combination of Akagi. These come with a very special shoe cushion which will keep your feet padded over the years. These come with TPR Sole which has extra grip as well as extra life. These are addictive to use!
3 Months warranty against manufacturing defects. The warranty covers stitch & sole strength. The warranty does not cover wear and tear of leather or sole due to rough usage.
Shoes Type |
Boat Shoe |
Material |
Genuine Leather |
Lining |
Genuine Leather |
Fit |
Standard Fit |
Construction Technique |
True Moccasin |
Shoe Color |
Navy Blue & Tan |
Sole Color |
White |
Collection |
Boat Shoe |
Upper |
Genuine Leather |
Upper Leather |
Crunch, Nunuck, Genuine Leather |
Shoe Lining Leather |
Non Lined Shoe |
Sole Material |
TPR |
Socks |
Genuine Leather |
Padding |
Latex |
What is a Boat Shoe?
Boat Shoe is particular kind of moccasin which has wider opening giving it an open shoe feel to it. This is usually made with softer and thicker leather and is usually unlined. The shoes are made with True-Moccasin construction technique.
True Moccasin construction refers to a technique where the leather swings like an envelope all around the feet. Boat shoes have a snug fit or they fit like socks which means that the leather needs to expand when you walk (the muscles expand when the pressure is on the big toe area). Only true moccasin construction allows for this expansion. This technique consumes 40% more leather but the comfort is unmatchable.
Wear these shoes without socks and if you have to wear them with socks then use half socks which are not visible from outside.
Thermoplastic Rubber is a special grade material which has qualities of both rubber (in terms of abrasion flexibility) and long life of Special Grade Plastic like PU or EVA. Soles made of this material have a longer life in both cold hot climates.
Faux Leather shoes do not breathe and feet will become hot from inside. Well-made genuine leather shoes (with genuine leather lining) will keep your feet cool even after 10 hours of usage in 40 degree Celsius zones. Genuine leather has 50 times longer life than Faux Leather Shoes.
Sole is not pasted with the upper; its actually stitched (or channeled) in the upper. This means that these will last for years and years. This stitching sole attachment also increases the flexibility of the shoes.
