| Deck shoes or topsiders, whatever you call them, | | | | by drawing more attention to the socks than the |
| boating shoes have become both a popular and | | | | shoe. Numerous boat shoe wearers will insert sock |
| efficient fashion statement for on and off of a boat. | | | | pads to increase the comfort of going barefoot. This |
| The history of the boat shoe design can be traced | | | | allows them to feel the padding, as well as show off |
| back to the Native Americans, who wore footwear | | | | their stylish footwear. |
| called moccasins, which is much similar to a deck | | | | With every article of clothing or accessory, stylists |
| shoe. Boat shoes possess some of the same | | | | have a set of guidelines that they often refer to. In |
| characteristics as moccasins. They both are made | | | | actuality, you can wear anything you want when you |
| from a kind of leather that is resistant to water and | | | | want. A few words of fashion wisdom include |
| possess a low profile. This design has now | | | | wearing boat shoes to accentuate sporty outfits. For |
| transformed into the shoes we see boaters wearing | | | | men, khaki shorts, golf shoes and polo shirts are just |
| when they take to the water. | | | | some of the things to consider when pairing boat |
| Sometimes the deck of a boat becomes wet and | | | | shoes with an outfit. As a rule of thumb, boat shoes |
| passengers need something to keep them from | | | | don't look too hot during the winter season. |
| slipping. This is the intended purpose and design of a | | | | The shoes are created to reflect a certain level of |
| boat shoe. The top part of the shoe is constructed | | | | strength. After all, they are made for the rough and |
| from treated leather, which contains oils that deflect | | | | rugged activities that occur aboard a wet ship deck. |
| the absorption of water. The bottom of the shoe is | | | | Maintenance is still required. For longer lasting shoes, |
| made from a kind of rubber that does not allow | | | | oil the leather on a regular basis. This will keep your |
| slippage. The ease of slipping in and out of the shoe | | | | shoes withstanding water infiltration. From time to |
| is provided through the low profile, which is quite | | | | time, disinfect your insoles by spraying on a shoe |
| similar to a comfortable slipper. | | | | cleaner. When soles start to show heavy use, |
| It didn't take too long before boat shoes became a | | | | immediately repair visible wear and tear. |
| popular trend, catching on to varying individuals. The | | | | When considering a purchase, look for a shoe that |
| fashion statement has extended beyond the boating | | | | features a solid sole. This will offer good slippage |
| scene and was embraced as an addition to casual, as | | | | protection, which is good on and off of a boat. Just |
| well as dressy wear. Because of the association with | | | | like with every pair of shoes you buy, make sure |
| boating, some shoes give an outfit a sporty look, | | | | they provide a comfortable fit. This means trying on |
| where some styles have been known to dress up a | | | | potential purchases before buying. Also, keep in mind |
| wardrobe. | | | | that often a slightly higher cost means better quality. |
| Although it is quite popular to wear boat shoes in | | | | Try looking for a name brand. Overall, higher quality |
| bare feet, there are many people who prefer to | | | | shoes tend to last longer and provide a better shoe |
| wear socks with their shoes. This sometimes | | | | experience. |
| detracts from the stylish appearance of the shoes | | | | |