Perfect for life aboard or ashore, these boat shoes offer comfort, grip and durability.
By
Jen Brett
Updated: February 3, 2016
Sperry Shock Light Boat This ultra-lightweight shoe weighs only 6.7 ounces and has a removable EVA footbed for comfort underfoot. Perfect for quick trips ashore in the dinghy, it features nylon and mesh uppers that promote fast drying, and the stretch laces allow for easy on and off. $85 • www.sperry.comSperry
SoftScience Drift Weave SoftScience shoes are
built around comfort.
All the offerings from
this new company are
constructed out of a
proprietary closed-cell
copolymer that’s lightweight,
odor-resistant
and shock-absorbent.
The shoes also won’t
absorb water — and
they float! The Drift
Weave has a generous
fit that allows for excellent
breathability
and
ventilation. $60 • www.softscience.comSoftScience
Sebago Dockside Ariaprene If you’ve ever spent the
day in wet deck shoes,
you’ll appreciate the
neoprene uppers on
the Sebago Docksides.
The shoe is hand-sewn
moccasin-style
for a
classic look, and the
OrthoLite footbed helps
with foot fatigue during
long stints at the
helm. Wave siping on
the slip-resistant sole
ensures a secure grip
underfoot. $99 • www.sebago.comSebago
Zhik ZKG The Zhik ZKG is not
your typical boat shoe.
Its street-ready look
belies its made-for-thewater
construction.
The uppers are made of
perforated neoprene,
which allows the foot
to breathe and water to
drain out quickly. The
soft, nonmarking soles
are easy on teak yet
provide a high degree of
traction. $90 • www.zhik.comZhik
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Helly Hansen 5.5m This performance sailing
shoe is designed for
protection, agility and
comfort on the water
and off. It features a
quick-dry, breathable
mesh upper, perforated
EVA sock liner, and heel
protection, and the soles
have Helly’s HydroSiping
for on-deck traction.
The 5.5M is also available
in women’s sizes. $100 • www.hellyhansen.comHelly Hansen
