tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post7184580740990518212..comments2024-03-18T19:54:13.748-04:00Comments on Salt Water New England: Boat ShoesSalt Water New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08940851375677714833noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-57938536413312552242020-06-04T19:34:06.960-04:002020-06-04T19:34:06.960-04:00I have always liked Sperrys for sailing, preferabl...I have always liked Sperrys for sailing, preferably the canvas ones or the now long gone Kudus. The Gold Cup or whatever are the closest thing to Kudus but still not very close. Even in temps in the thirties (Farenheit) I have not worn socks with them. For a casual everyday shoe I much prefer Quoddy Maliseets. I did have a pair of Billfish Sperrys. They were ok. Tim Irvinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-81652877427980440262020-06-04T14:51:04.491-04:002020-06-04T14:51:04.491-04:00I'll speak to having Rancourts. I was looking ...I'll speak to having Rancourts. I was looking to replace my very old (14 years?), soles almost worn through Casco Bays and was looking at Quoddy and Rancourt for something US made. Wound up going with the Rancourts because I prefer 2 eye to 3 eye on the laces and Quoddy only offers the 3 eye option (Or the camp moc one eye). They've very nice, well made and will likely outlast any other shoe I own at this point. It's like how Sperrys and LL Bean used to make their boat shoes.David Hanssenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06050788124546288830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-23810975305624317442019-05-31T14:50:11.853-04:002019-05-31T14:50:11.853-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.reppupstatenyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515421570990276453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-12079826599396145422019-05-15T15:00:34.886-04:002019-05-15T15:00:34.886-04:00I love my Zhiks. They literally grip the deck.
Ea...I love my Zhiks. They literally grip the deck. <br />Eastland's are also a great reasonably priced brand.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-80222008007566501802019-05-15T08:13:32.595-04:002019-05-15T08:13:32.595-04:00Can't really go wrong with any of the classic ...Can't really go wrong with any of the classic brands. But Sperry will always be my favorite! Thanks for the wonderful article and photos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-8214941412725357922019-05-14T21:39:31.687-04:002019-05-14T21:39:31.687-04:00I've worn Sperry original boat shoes for years...I've worn Sperry original boat shoes for years, but after two pairs that wore out very quickly I decided to branch out. Found a pair at Brooks Brothers and absolutely love them so far. No idea who makes them for BB, but they are great. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-33307660946446798442019-05-14T16:27:37.922-04:002019-05-14T16:27:37.922-04:00Good to see the variety in the older and more rece...Good to see the variety in the older and more recent comments. I was afraid that we would see a stream of comments reminiscent of Malvina Reynolds and her "Little Boxes". ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-57004720203686734952019-05-14T16:02:47.488-04:002019-05-14T16:02:47.488-04:00I would add Xtratuff to the boat shoe list. I dis...I would add Xtratuff to the boat shoe list. I discovered the boots by observing the boat crews during a trip last summer. The women convinced me to give the boots a try. I Loved them since August and I added deck shoes to my closet this spring.Heathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-2265718071375865402019-05-14T15:48:13.328-04:002019-05-14T15:48:13.328-04:00Last season I took a chance and ordered a pair of ...Last season I took a chance and ordered a pair of Dubarry Commodore X LT three-eye shoes, they were pricey and I wondered if I was doing the right thing. No worries, they turned out to be absolutely wonderful for mostly landside wear. They are light, extremely comfortable, good looking, and very well made. They are not entirely traditional in look or construction, but are so much better for that.<br />I couldn't be more pleased. They have a comfort advantage over my very well made Rancourt boat shoes and Quoddy mocs. I have been very unhappy with Sperry and Sebago the past two decades or so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-13778495501670772092019-05-14T13:06:16.560-04:002019-05-14T13:06:16.560-04:00Dubarry's are great. Also check out the Kitte...Dubarry's are great. Also check out the Kittery Edition from Eastland Shoes..a classic!JF Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16434413857002202492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-26307680353163815642019-05-14T13:05:07.797-04:002019-05-14T13:05:07.797-04:00My absolute favorite are lesser known Eastland Boa...My absolute favorite are lesser known Eastland Boat Shoes from Maine; however tragically their classic boat shoe they have been reduced to just one style. They have an American made premium version like Quoddy as well. My strong preference stems from aesthetics..they are somewhat more attractive than Sperrys and have a great rubber sole. JF Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16434413857002202492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-55559241501322033262018-04-28T06:39:42.870-04:002018-04-28T06:39:42.870-04:00Whilst yachting off the coast of Devon, we all wea...Whilst yachting off the coast of Devon, we all wear John Locke bespoke deck shoes. First hand-made for HRH Edward ("Bertie") in 1892, these shoes have been ordered and enjoyed for years by we Brits. Sadly, only three or four pair a year are made due to increased costs relating to the labour (how we spell the word across the pond) and the price of deerskin sourced in Scotland. If you are able to join the wait list for these shoes, please do so, albeit with a great deal of patience, as the list dates from 1943. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-67095526109256440092018-04-27T08:55:46.211-04:002018-04-27T08:55:46.211-04:00Has anyone tried Chatham's boat shoes that are...Has anyone tried Chatham's boat shoes that are made in England (Exeter, Devon)? They seem to be good quality, much better than the rest of the company's range. The choice has been scale back this year to only a few options.Kennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-39015879797604692752017-04-07T07:23:41.543-04:002017-04-07T07:23:41.543-04:00Does anyone have any opinions on Dubarry? I have S...Does anyone have any opinions on Dubarry? I have Sperry's, but am looking for something different.Tammy Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13592824307657474960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-403965294440820232017-04-06T21:53:07.498-04:002017-04-06T21:53:07.498-04:00Oh my, you have my sympathy! There is nothing wor...Oh my, you have my sympathy! There is nothing worse than broken toes, especially those that are wrenched back via a jamming split and twist. <br /><br />I had a spectular bruise one summer that covered my sole and spread over the top of my foot as the result of a run in with a stanchion.Heathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-52811674439747126912017-04-06T16:42:26.901-04:002017-04-06T16:42:26.901-04:00I ordered the handmade in Maine Topsiders two year...I ordered the handmade in Maine Topsiders two years ago and they are just like the ones I grew up wearing. Pricey for a boat shoe, but if they last like the old, made in USA ones, I'll be happy. cheers!scotmisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13130173629366841518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-82334772828210941372017-04-05T12:53:11.447-04:002017-04-05T12:53:11.447-04:00I see a lot of those kicking around boatyards.I see a lot of those kicking around boatyards.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840629057159581688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-20166229128361738412017-04-05T12:52:08.827-04:002017-04-05T12:52:08.827-04:00Heather, having broken 2 toes (on 2 different occa...Heather, having broken 2 toes (on 2 different occasions) on some piece of deck hardware, I 100% agree with your son!Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840629057159581688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-13912665898103809262017-04-05T12:37:48.672-04:002017-04-05T12:37:48.672-04:00I wore Topsiders back in the day, then a Timberlan...I wore Topsiders back in the day, then a Timberland boat shoe. These days I do much more whitewater kayaking and have a discontinued Keen water boot. Their sandals are nice. Martin Keen envisioned them while sailing. The big toe rand offers great protection from bumping into toe rails, winch heads, cleats, etc., and they have siped soles.Keith Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18390740994464463617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-50230704647625268452017-04-04T18:42:04.365-04:002017-04-04T18:42:04.365-04:00When my son was younger, he grouped boats into two...When my son was younger, he grouped boats into two categories - shoes off boats and shoes on boats. Heathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-77038748423908653722017-04-04T18:01:47.954-04:002017-04-04T18:01:47.954-04:00Viking Kadett bootsViking Kadett bootsHound & Co.http://www.houndandco.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-71645681890030991062017-04-04T17:32:28.571-04:002017-04-04T17:32:28.571-04:00The ones God gave me...The ones God gave me...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com