Deck shoes supplier?

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Can anyone recommend an online UK supplier for deck shoes? We have Dubarry here but nothing in particular tickled my fancy... not at their asking prices anyhow.

Need a mens 12 and womens 5.5 (UK) if that matters
 
I've had two pairs of these over the last 10 or 15 years, by far the best I've ever owned. Made the mistake recently of buying a pair of Sebago's and thought they were nothing like as strong or comfortable. Can't recommend Chatham's highly enough but I guess it depends where you are on the heavy vs not so heavy spectrum (these are slightly heavier than others) and on the 'cool brand' vs 'bomb proof quality spectrum (these are IMHO the best quality but not a big brand!).

http://www.chatham.co.uk/men/footwear/deck-g2-chestnut
 
Never seen the point of spending shed loads on boat shoes.....unless you don't have a boat and are desperate to look the part.
I buy Clarks from the High St. For £40 you get a pair which will last 3-4 years so you won't cry if you tip adhesive or oil over them
 
Thanks for the info folks, am about to start researching....

Bertamdriver - These are part of a casual uniform so are necessary. I've been boating for 17 years and these will be my first pair, so trust me it's not trying to 'look the part'.

I think we have a Clarks local so will have a look in the local shops before reverting online.
 
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Thanks for the info folks, am about to start researching....

Bertamdriver - These are part of a casual uniform so are necessary. I've been boating for 17 years and these will be my first pair, so trust me it's not trying to 'look the part'.

I think we have a Clarks local so will have a look in the local shops before reverting online.
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Glad to help. I'm a med based mobo driver so my casual uniform is usually t shirt, shorts and bare feet. Formal occasions usually involve polo shirt, shorts and deck shoes.
 
Aldi have leather deck shoes with razor cut soles for 17 quid at the moment. At that price you can buy a few pairs in different colours to suit your mood. And don't think they will fall apart in one season, they are damn good value for the price.
 
Thanks folks, went with some on Amazon that'll hopefully do for this season. If I don't find quality good i'll chuck them. TBH i'd prefer to use cheap (but comfortable) ones and chuck them each year (for now)
 
We have Musto's and are very good. Mrs Z1ppy wares them every work day all day as part of the uniform and they usually last 2 years before they need to be replaced, not because they are uncomfortable but because they are looking a bit tired!
 
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