John 32i
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I have hammered a Musto pair for several seasons now, although will be replacing this year!
Sebago Deck shoes - this is after 7 months daily use
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michael_w
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Orca Bay seem to last quite well. Avoid gore-tex if you don't wear socks. The pong is terrible, I had an expensive pair of Dubarrys, that had to be kept in the anchor locker.
thinwater
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What Clarks says:
Clarks’ sturdy response in fit-for-purpose shoe dispute
I'm also guessing that they would argue (any shoe manufacturer) that deck shoes are not walking shoes or work shoes, and that high mileage and even daily wear constitutes abuse. Same as fashion shoes. And they have a point.
Clarks’ sturdy response in fit-for-purpose shoe dispute
I'm also guessing that they would argue (any shoe manufacturer) that deck shoes are not walking shoes or work shoes, and that high mileage and even daily wear constitutes abuse. Same as fashion shoes. And they have a point.
Jim@sea
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I used to sell Hunter Wellingtons to horse riders, It seemed that many women with horses wore them all day and every day, even if they did not go out riding they would arrive at my stables in the morning, wear them all day , 7 days a week. and they would often only last for 6 months before the sole was worn through, Hunter has the idear that they were only for "ocasional use" and would not replace a pair back under warrenty.
KompetentKrew
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I wear a pair of plimsolls as deck shoes, which were about £10 from Sports Direct.
If I paid £200 foe a pair of deck shoes them they would be staying firmly on the boat! I would consider them my "fancy" shoes and keep them for special occasions.
For the price of a pair of these shoes you could buy literally 10 pairs of trainers from Lidl or Sports Direct for your 3 or 4 mile daily walks.
If I paid £200 foe a pair of deck shoes them they would be staying firmly on the boat! I would consider them my "fancy" shoes and keep them for special occasions.
For the price of a pair of these shoes you could buy literally 10 pairs of trainers from Lidl or Sports Direct for your 3 or 4 mile daily walks.
thinwater
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And the manufacture will tell you that unless you wear them on concrete occasionally to wear off the oxidized surface rubber they will get slick, at which point they are not deck shoes.
The point is they will either wear out or go slick within 2 years. Thus, I shop for what is comfortable and gives my feet the suport they need. I care niether about fancy or saving a few $$. Sperry Harbormasters and Gill Race Trainers suit me about right. $10-20 cheapies don't meet my definition of functional shoes, but other feet differ. Multisport trainers can be a darn good compromise, good for walking and decks/courts.
alahol2
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dunedin
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Shame they haven’t lasted, but are you using entirely the wrong shoes for the role?
Would be tricky to walk 3-4 miles a day on boat decks or marina pontoons - which is what these soles are designed for.
Deck shoes often very poor for use on tarmac etc - and often poor for foot support when walking. Can damage your feet.
I use deck shoes (or boots) for boating and walking shoes (or boots) for walking.
Jonny A
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My Orca Bays manage a year of daily use before being downgraded to rough wear due to scuff marks etc, but could last 2 years without falling apart. First point of failure is always the sole splitting. Recommended.
AntarcticPilot
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A name I haven't seen here is Hotter. I wear them as my everyday shoes, and they do deck shoes too. I expect the everyday ones to last a year or two, and I walk my dogs twice a day in them. They are comfortable, and more to the point, they do my size (mens size 6). Few shoes go down that small, so I am pleased to have found a make that is comfortable, fits well and does a wide range of styles including deck shoes.
Sandy
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My last, and only pair, lasted 16 weeks!
I posted some years ago that I now get my deck shoes from Conker Shoes in Totnes, also known as Glastonbury-by-sea, while they are more expensive they are really, really comfortable and being handmade can be mended. My deck shoes are now 8 years old and the only thing I've done is replace the laces with 3mm chord.
I also have a pair of five year old 'day shoes' from them that get 'hammered', or well loved as the lady in the shop said when I took them in for a 10,000 mile resole. Given the mileage I walk in them I changed to a Vibram style, I am tempted to try their tyre tread sole next time. On both pairs I am quid's in over the cheaper brands.
So far I've not convinced them to do a Sea Boot, but my current Musto HPX boots are no longer made and will need replacing in the next two years. Which leaves me looking at convincing Conker or investing in a pair of Musto Racer or Ocean Racer boots. I have come to an age I refuse to get cold.
WoodyP
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There's an article on YBW about the best shoes at the moment.
superheat6k
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I have worn only deck shoes for the past ~30 years, and in that time period from as a pair arrive and are: new / best / breaking in > everyday use > rough use > antifouling only use has slowly reduced.
My last pair were Quayside Sydney that lasted ~ 9 months from everyday use to AF only, so when this pair arrived they went directly to everyday use. Economically i could have bought two pairs of the Sydney for one pair of the Sebago. at least 2 pairs would have given me ~ 18 months.
In this case the stitching where the sole attaches has simply parted along ~3" and not due to scraping, or otherwise rough treatment, and not part of the shoe that I actually walk on. The external stitch line has not parted, and there is no damage. This is simply poor quality of materials or manufacture.
I have contacted Sebago via their on line form and await a reply. If they respond positively I will of course follow this up. If they do not I will also follow it up, but also will not buy another pair.
Thanks all for the various recommendations. I don't mind paying a decent price if I am getting a decent shoe. The best I ever owned were by Sou'wester, now long gone, but I bought two pairs of these in a fire sale, and they lasted me between them over 7 years.
rotrax
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Exactly the point I was going to make.
My favourit deck shoes must be 17 years old.
World Wide Sportsman brand, bought in Florida at Isla Marada's Bass Pro Shop.
The sole has the pattern of a large yacht, looks very Oysterlike.
I show people and then say " I bought the shoes, liked them so much I just had to get the boat......................."
I use them as Deck Shoes, on our boat, on other peoples boats and at Yacht Clubs.
Walking four miles each day wearing them?
No way. My suede Chucka boots do that job!
And, they last for years.
ean_p
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Duberry's ....2 1/2-3 years +
My new conviction though for everyday are Sketchers........
My new conviction though for everyday are Sketchers........
graham
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Tbh deck shoes are not really intended for heavy use. Walking 3 or 4 miles daily plus wearing them to work probably adds up to 5 or more years use as sailing shoes for the average weekend sailor.
dunedin
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Agree. Totally the wrong type of shoes for land use, as the soles of deck shoes designed to be soft and grippy on wet decks. And don’t tend to have the insole support needed for walking. It’s like using slick track racing tyres on your car for day to day driving on wet roads.
Unless a liveaboard or doing the GGR, deck shoes seem an odd choice.
We go the opposite direction. My Dubarry boots never get worn beyond the boat or occasional pontoon. We carry on board the boat proper walking shoes for shore trips plus hiking boots (and poles) for serious stuff.
garymalmgren
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Any cheap tennis shoes do me.
Bought a pair of Docksiders years ago.
No impressed as the sole became hard and slipped.
Bought a pair of Docksiders years ago.
No impressed as the sole became hard and slipped.
superheat6k
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So I have reported this to Sebago, who thus far have not responded. So how long is reasonable to await a reply, before I place a comment on Trustpilot or similar ?
KevO
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I’ve been sporting Decathalon Tribords for the last few years, comfy, robust, only £39.99 at the mo, down from £60 odd. Have ones just for the boat and others for shoreside. I have found them very good and might buy some more while they are cheaper 
