My previous pair of "Boat Shoes" which I purchased more than 10 years ago had finally lost their battle with life. They served me well and were my favorite pair of shoes to just slip on and go. So when it came to replacing them I had many doubts. One - the brand that I had previously purchased seems to be almost impossible to find these days. Two - they don't seem to make quality shoes anymore... sad. So my search went on. I visited local shops and looked at every brand I could. None of them seemed to match what I had until I found the Sperry Top-Sider. Not only was the style almost identical, but the quality was very much present! None of my local shops had the color style I wanted, so I jumped on trusty Amazon and found the exact color and style I wanted.
Usually I have to break these types of shoes in before I go barefoot... with these, I wore socks with them for one day and in a rush forgot about them being new and jumped into them barefoot on day 2. Wore them all day and did not have any problems. The leather didn't bleed at all onto my feet and the feel was perfect. I wore them all day without any issues. The next day I drove for almost 8 hours in them and they were so comfortable that I never had to adjust my feet to remain comfortable. I can't say that for many shoes and the heels seem to stick out too far and cause a weird ankle position that isn't comfortable for driving. These were just perfect.
I then wore them on a week long beach vacation and found them to be the right shoe for the task. Great quality, great durability (so far) and very comfortable!
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At Sperry, we believe in the power and emotional connection to water, to free the mind, ignite the imagination and soothe the human spirit.
Where it all began
Founded in 1935, Paul Sperry invented the world's non-slip sole that was the bedrock for the original boat shoe.
Our Story Continues
From mastering the comfort and safety of a sought-after deck shoe, to the art of preppy fashion, today we continue to design coastal-inspired casual-wear anchored in performance innovation, style and quality craftsmanship.
Make Waves
Our expertise is 90 years in the making, and it all started with a man's love for the open ocean, his boat and his dog...
360 LACING SYSTEM
Laces your way. Customize your boat shoe for preferred fit using our premium rawhide laces you can tie with your own signature flourish.
PREMIUM LEATHER
Made from a single piece of full-grain leather that effortlessly wraps your foot, and with a signature OrthoLite insole that molds to your feet.
FINE-TUNED FEATURES
A true moccasin construction with handcrafted details, rust proof eyelets, and EVA cushioning for all-day comfort.
NON-SLIP SOLE
The razor-cut Wave-Siping technology delivers ultimate wet/dry traction with non-marking rubber outsoles. You won’t slip, regardless of the surface beneath you.
Good looking shoes, though you can barely see the color. May hurt your foot before break-in
Pics: 1- Shoes in natural light, you can't see the red at all. 2- Damage to my right foot from wearing the shoe for a few hours in 2023. 3- The shoes 2 years later in 2025, you can see the red in this light. Pros: Look good, comfortable enough. Can dress up or down. Very durable as I've had them two years and they are doing great (though, they also are very slow to break in....) Cons: These seem too tight near the toes - or at least on mine the right one is always pressing in against the base of my big toe. Picture 2 shows that it actually cut in to my foot to the point of blood after wearing a few hours. 2 years later it's broken in enough that it only leaves my foot a little red there after hours. The shoes fit fine and are easy to take on and off so it's not like I bought them too small. Plus my left foot is perfectly fine (I'm assuming my feet are slightly different sizes, not the shoes) Things to consider: I really liked the shoes having a slightly red color to them, unfortunately that color is almost completely missing from the actual product. You can see it in perfect lighting and that's about it. In my picture with more natural light you can't see the color at all, but the yellowish light lets you see it. Ultimately I like these shoes and would buy them again if they ever wore out... I'd just order a larger size.
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2025Size: 8.5 X-WideColor: Classic BrownVerified Purchase
- Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2025Size: 11Color: AmarettoVerified Purchase
Pics: 1- Shoes in natural light, you can't see the red at all. 2- Damage to my right foot from wearing the shoe for a few hours in 2023. 3- The shoes 2 years later in 2025, you can see the red in this light.
Good looking shoes, though you can barely see the color. May hurt your foot before break-in
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2025
Pros: Look good, comfortable enough. Can dress up or down. Very durable as I've had them two years and they are doing great (though, they also are very slow to break in....)
Cons: These seem too tight near the toes - or at least on mine the right one is always pressing in against the base of my big toe. Picture 2 shows that it actually cut in to my foot to the point of blood after wearing a few hours. 2 years later it's broken in enough that it only leaves my foot a little red there after hours. The shoes fit fine and are easy to take on and off so it's not like I bought them too small. Plus my left foot is perfectly fine (I'm assuming my feet are slightly different sizes, not the shoes)
Things to consider: I really liked the shoes having a slightly red color to them, unfortunately that color is almost completely missing from the actual product. You can see it in perfect lighting and that's about it. In my picture with more natural light you can't see the color at all, but the yellowish light lets you see it.
Ultimately I like these shoes and would buy them again if they ever wore out... I'd just order a larger size.
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- ADReviewed in the United Arab Emirates on October 17, 2023
Size is mentioned not correct
Size: 8.5Color: AmarettoVerified Purchase - Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2016
Best shoe ever.
Size: 11Color: Black/AmarettoVerified Purchase - Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on January 14, 2021
As expected!
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