Who makes decent deck shoes?

[FullCircle]

SWMBO came home with 4 pairs of Quaysiders from a stock clearance - 2 for me, 2 for her.
10 QUID A PAIR.
Thats us sorted for the next couple of seasons, so I can leave my Sebagos for best.

 

[sailorman]

Can't agree about Sebago docksiders. I had mine new in 1967 and worn them regualarly since. By last year the soles were worn through (but uppers etc were fine) and my wife made me throw them away. Surely a pair of deck shoes should last more than 43 years!

Sebago do re sole their shoes if you ask

 

[kcrane]

Another vote for Quayside - they last about year/18m and are relatively cheap to replace. Grippy soles and nice and comfy. I prefer em to Mustos that are twice the price.

...me too, bought them when couldn't find a better known make and they've been very good.

 

[Searush]

A Scuttlebutter points out that Aldi are selling leather Deckies at the mo for £14.99 - not Dubarry etc, but good value & you are ulikely to stress if you step in the sea or a load of mud. I have a 3 year old pair that are still in excellent condition.

Cotton Traders do them at 1/2 price from time to time too, which is 12-15squid. But if you need a "brand" to match your Rolex, good luck to you.

 

[flipper]

Rockport. Seven years almost constant use, wet and dry, and the brass eyelets wore through before any other parts.

+1#

Just replaced a pair of Rockport Perth boats shoes with an identical pair off amazon for £40. The last pair lasted 7 years of constant use.

 

[Poignard]

Talassa deck shoes

I use some that I get either from the chandlery in Treguier or the fishermen's co-op store by Carrefour in Cherbourg. They are made by Thallassa and are very soft and have a good grip. The prices are very reasonable.

I don't know where you can get them in UK

 

[Csail]

I prefer boots and they are lifetime guarantee.....i wear them every day and they were amazed in the shop after i took them back after less than 1 year.140 quid though.

 

[mainbrayce]

I used to sell Chatham but reckon the quality has gone down. However, the chap who originally started Chatham is now making and selling Orca Bay shoes which are made to the original Chatham speck and quality at a cheaper price. I sold them last year and customers all really pleased with them. If you are interested I could send a pair over VAT free!

 

[Tresner]

Do you get your Sperrys over here, US or web?

You can find them on the West Marine or Fisheries Supply web sites, both US based. Take a look at the Sperry Gold Cup's. Memory foam soles make them feel like slippers