Boat/Deck Shoe

The Boat Shoe ( Also known as Deck Shoes) are made up of canvas or leather with rubber soles designed for use on a boat.

The boat shoe obviously has its origins in the nautical industry, The boat shoe as we know it was invented in 1935 by Paul Sperry ( Owner of Sperry)

The "invention" came to fruit when he noticed his dogs ability to run over ice and snow,Using a nice he cut slipping into into his shoes soles, In doing so inspired a shoe for boating.

Brands notable for boat/Deck shoes: Sperry,Sebago,Timberland.