Why do you wear boat shoes on a boat?

Boat shoes keep the deck clean and minimize spots Maintaining a clean boat is good for the environment, safety, and longevity of the boat. Shoes with darker soles tend to leave visible marks on the deck, which means more work to keep it clean.

Why are shoes not allowed on boats?

One of the main reasons why the crew and guests have to leave their shoes in the shoe basket is to avoid damaging the yacht. Stiletto heels can dent wood floors and shoe soles can leave scuff marks on the deck. Also, the crew and guests need to take care when walking on lighter colored carpet too.

Why are they called Topsiders?

A cocker spaniel named Prince inspired the preppy shoe. It’s the shoe that graces the cover of The Official Preppy Handbook so the Sperry Top-Sider’s preppy bonafides are well established.

What shoe brand was originally invented as footwear for sailing?

Sperry or Sperry Top-Sider is an American brand of boat shoe designed in 1935 by Paul A. Sperry, older brother of writer and illustrator Armstrong Sperry, whose books often featured a sailing theme. Sperrys, or Top-Siders, were the first boat shoes introduced into the boating and footwear markets.

Can you wear boat shoes in the water?

While Sperrys aren’t technically waterproof, they are water-friendly and it’s more than OK to get them wet (they were created for slippery boat decks, after all). Sperrys are water-friendly and getting them wet will only add to their character—even if your day on the water goes overboard.

Are boat shoes good for feet?

While boat shoes are often associated with being worn “around the ocean,” that isn’t necessarily the case. But unlike many dress shoes, boat shoes are very comfortable and help keep the feet cool. Moreover, unlike most loafers and other dress shoes, boat shoes have very good traction even in wet conditions.

Why is the crew always barefoot on below deck?

For the most part, Below Deck guests and crew members go barefoot is to avoid damaging the floors. Stiletto heels can put dents in the teak floors. And shoe soles can leave scuff marks on the deck, plus on that delicate white carpet.

Do you have to be barefoot on a yacht?

Do follow the “bare foot” rule Many yachts have a “bare feet” rule that shoes stay outside the cabin, and others ask that no shoes be worn on deck too. In each case, the crew will provide a basket either at the end of the gangway or outside the salon door for you to deposit shoes.

Are boat shoes good for your feet?

Where is Sperry made?

in Maine
The Made in Maine collection of footwear is hand stitched by artisans in Maine, using U.S. sourced leather and the finest materials. Handcrafted with a commitment to quality, Sperry celebrates over seventy-five years of heritage as the Authentic Original and an icon of American style.