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JimB517
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Initially Posted - 12/07/2005 : 16:45:52

With this darn cold spell its getting a little too chilly to sail barefoot here in San Diego. Gary and I were out last weekend in rough seas, strong winds, and bracing spray. Neither of us had adequate footware for wet decks heeled at 40 degrees. Has anyone found an inexpensive boat shoe that actually sticks to our cockpits, seats, and decks?

Needed in size 14.

Indiscipline 1978 FK SR #398

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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 12/07/2005 : 18:35:07

It's usually cold on Lake Superior, and colder when it gets wet. I wear a pair of West Marine foul weather boots with heavy wool socks. They have a sole similar to deck shoes and stick to the deck well.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 12/07/2005 : 19:23:41

I believe Jim is talking about 70 degree shoes. I always have a cheap pair of canvas imitation topsiders around, they fit horribly. The traditional slit sole is a good one and it picks up less sand than most. I recommend a real pair.
http://www.redskyatnight.com/product.cfm?ProductID=14475

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 12/07/2005 : 21:30:12

Jim,

I've always done well with the Harken line of shoes. They have some made by sperry and have had in the past some made by Saucony, I can't remember who makes the current ones.
The sperry Figawi's seen below are what my foredeck guy on the big boat swears by, and he's on a wet foredeck on a light air day without non-skid.

I have found that the standard white sole leather true docksider type shoe looks good in the club but hasn't been as functional as some of the others styles over the past 5 years. The sport athletic shoe style seems to, at least for me, provide better traction and much better arch support. And again - that has been on a deck without any non-skid, so I'd bet they would work great on our decks.

Last note - whatever they say you can really only get one good year out of boat shoes before you lose what little grip you get from the micro-cut soles .

Just my opinion.

dw

Edited by - Champipple on 12/08/2005 07:35:40

Ericson33
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Response Posted - 12/08/2005 : 00:44:49

SPERRY TOP-SIDER
Figawi Top-Sider Shoes - Low
The avid outdoorsman on your list will fall in love with the versatile Figawi! They have the same level of comfort as a running shoe, with the added stability of the anti-slip Quadro-Grip Sole™! The Figawi’s internal contoured EVA mid-sole provides comfort and support while the advanced multi-directional Razor Cut Wave Siping™ offers you a secure grip, so you won’t slip on a wet deck.
Waterproof leather and water-resistant mesh resists stains
Breathable mesh quarter panels
Nonmarking sole
Aegis microbe shield reduces odor-causing bacteria
Imported
White/Gray
Men’s half sizes 8–12, 13

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tmhansen
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Response Posted - 12/08/2005 : 02:01:44

My wife first got a pair of the Figawi's and loved them so then I got a pair too when my previous NewBalance/Sperrys wore out. I'm not sure about how great the grip is compared to others but they don't pick up little rocks that grind into the deck. At the same time I tried on a pair of more tradional looking leather deck shoes from West Marine. They have a thick sole like a running shoe too. The sales associate told me he had a pair and wore them all of the time because they were so comfortable. He was right, I love them too. I wear them in cooler weather and they keep my feet dry from minor splashes. The Figawi let your feet dry out really fast and keep your feet cool.

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Dkn420
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Response Posted - 12/08/2005 : 10:48:28

Harken Speedgrip...

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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 12/08/2005 : 12:27:17

These are all I ever wear:

Specs: http://www.teva.com/productdetails.aspx?productid=6751

They are made for climbing around on slippery rocks in the river. They work great on decks!

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Sloop Smitten
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Response Posted - 12/08/2005 : 14:04:52

Well if your going to use river walker shoes and need a size 14 I suggest Patagonia Shoes!

http://www.patagonia.com/za/PDC/Pgonia/store/shop.jsp?cgrfnbr=500441

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MattL
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Response Posted - 12/08/2005 : 14:58:40

Hey Frank, if you like the canvas ones I get them at Zappos'
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/1367714/c/620.html
I like the canvas ones because they are so light and cool, also these come in wide sizes and are only a couple of dollars more than the cheep ones. I looked up the Figawi but they are only in regular width. they also have the Swell, another topsider but only 40 bucks. Only in regular width though http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/8056628/c/8674.html
For bad weather they have the figawi boot http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/8056628/c/8674.html

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Cloudveil
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Response Posted - 12/09/2005 : 18:46:28

I purchased Sperry Figaui shoes in West Marine Dana Point just prior
to this year's BaJa HAHA, and lived in them for two weeks. Found
them to be great for nonskid on wet decks, and dingy as well.

They are great for going ashore & when beaching the dink - the shoes
do not seem to get much sand in them, and dry rapidly.

JohnW
C25WK 5973 Uzumati

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Andy_334
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Response Posted - 01/02/2006 : 17:51:25

Sperry Top-Sider Figawi Breaker - for warmer days - most of the crew wears this style of shoe.

Sperry Figawi Seaboot for cold weather.

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JJM
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Response Posted - 01/03/2006 : 19:48:09

Whichever you end up choosing, I would wait for the Spring Boat Shows, go to the 'Shoe Booth'and get 50% discount on the retail prices. I got my Figawi's that way last year and it was nice to get a deal on them!

Edited by - JJM on 01/03/2006 19:48:54

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