The boat shoe is one of those rare footwear styles that bridge the gap between cutting-edge fashion piece and timeless classic. Boat shoes have been around for more than half a century, yet are as popular now as they have ever been. From their beginnings as safety gear for sailors, boat shoes have become an American icon and a wardrobe staple for men of taste. The 360° lacing and razor-siped rubber soles of the original boat shoe made them a vast improvement over the sailing shoes of the time, helping to keep seafarers like boat shoe inventor Paul Sperry safe on slippery decks. Today, the boat shoe is found many places other than a sailboat on a choppy sea. Seen as the classy man's casual shoe, boat shoes are perfect for all the fun and relaxation that your days off have in store.
At Englin's Fine Footwear, most of our boat shoes come from Sperry, the makers of the Authentic Original boat shoe, also called the Sperry Top-Sider. Since founder Paul Sperry invented the boat shoe in 1935, Sperry has brought their remarkable shoes into the lives of not just seafarers but everyday people, too. Other brands providing quality boat shoes include UGG and OluKai. Find your next pair of stylish boat shoes at Englin's Fine Footwear!
