Sailing Footwear

Boat shoes are purpose designed footwear, different styles and types are available for the various disciplines of being out & about on the water.

The common theme for all sailing shoes and footwear will be a non marking sole, and a low profile grip. These are both there to stop you from damaging the deck of your yacht or motor boat.

Deep treads will attract gravel and dirt from a marina, and will then mark your boat.

There are three main types of sailing footwear:

• Traditional deck shoes made of leather 
• Modern deck trainers made with technical quick dry fabrics and materials
• Sailing boots - which can range from basic rubber wellington type boots to the more advanced leather constructed deck boot

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