Sebago Men's Spinnaker Boat Shoe

UPDATE: Amazon was quick to credit my account. I have since ordered two more pairs of the Docksider Spinnaker boat shoeand they are a great value for the prices I paid: $49 for the last pair and $62 for the prior. The price disparities on Amazoncontinue to benefit a comparative shopper, as sales of 80% or more are possible, and 40 - 50% routine on a myriad of products.This is especially true with clothing and shoes, given that certain sizes and colors which are popular can cost more than three to four the price of the same exact item in a less popular color or size.When one considers that oneu can purchase three items for the price one, these savings (especially in these difficult economic times)are truly significant.UPDATE: I recently ordered another pair of these Docksiders, however, they were never delivered. According to some other Amazon customers, Amazon is now using its own delivery service to deliver certain products that are ordered through its Website.A number of Amazon users reported that they never received the products which they ordered under this deliveryservice. When contacted, Amazon representatives apologized for delays. However, in far too many instancesthe packages shipped by Amazon through this service weren't just delayed; they never arrived at all.So until Amazon can straighten this situation out, caveat emptor.I have owned these Sebagos for slightly over a year now and they have stood up very well. The suededye initially bleeds through if it gets wet. (Keep this in mind for all suede shoes you purchase)A few pairs of white socks had blue streaks running through them after the Sebagos got wet.However, the problem appears to have cleared up after the initial bleed through.Apart from this caveat, these boat shoes have stood up well. I wear them daily. Years ago I bought a pairof Sperry Topsiders once a year, and wore them several times a week. By the end of a year they were fallingapart. The Sebagos appear to be better stitched. The blue suede has faded a bit, however, I may be ableto darken it with some suede cleaner. The leather continues to hold up well.I paid about $78 for these shoes on Amazon last year and just purchased a second pair of the exact same shoe foron Amazon for about $20 less. With the way prices for products on Amazon fluctuate, it pays to comparison shop before you make your purchase.If you are thinking about purchasing a product on Amazon, track it for a week or so. You might be surprised how much the price for the same product can fluctuate; either saving as much as 50%, or costing you significantly more.Earlier..Very comfortable shoes. Nice and light, with good support. And very pleasant looking.

You can tell they're made with quality leather. The shoe fit as expected straight out of the box. Now, keep in mind that the leather is quite stiff and you'll notice it when you put them on for the first time. Give them some time to break in. Boat shoes are made to worn without socks! They need the natural oils from your feet to soak into the leather and break them in. After some time, they well soften up and somewhat form to your foot. Being in the military, my feet are already quite tough and I've had to break in new boots quite a few times. However they're not boots so I won't put these through any special treatment to try and speed up the break in process. You could soak them in warm water, lotion your feet up before you wear them, or whatever you choose to do but I'd suggest to just wear them as is and give it time to break in. If you have sensitive or weak feet, wear a thin sock or put a bandaid on your heel to prevent any chafing/cuts.Overall, great shoe. They look great. They're comfortable. And they're built to last. Highly suggest. Hope this helps. I'm out.

I got my Sebagos Spinnaker in Navy Green Vert, and I couldn't be happier. This is the third pair of Sebagos I own (all of them purchased here on Amazon) and I wasn't totally satisfied at first with my other pairs because they didn't fit exactly the same although I got all of them in the same sizes. I thought I would never buy another pair of docksides again for that reason but one day I just checked the Spinnakers and this particular color dropped in price (I got them for $38-thank you Amazon!-they are $80 today ).This pair of Sebagos in Navy, green, vert turned out to be quite a steal. They look WAY TOO GORGEOUS AND STYLISH. They fit perfectly, and although they are sturdy and a little hard like all my other sebagos, they feel as if they are going to break in easily. The width, which is typically an issue with the Sebagos, was also right this time, but someone with very wide feet might need to look for another brand because this 2E is the widest available and it feels just like regular. With this new pair, I have a nice little collection of Sebago boat shoes. Needless to say, I'm not intending to back to Sperry Top Siders ever again.

Wore these babies for over a year. They were incredibly beat up and weathered when I was done with them. They wore very well. They were sized as expected (Sebagos come very narrow, so order wider than you think you need). These boat shoes aren't very comfortable and walking in them for extended periods of time can beat up your feet if you're not careful. They also have a bit of a break-in period so limit your wear when you first get them. This decreased comfort is made up for by their durability. They'll last you a very long time if you take care of them.

The fit of the shoe is about as expected. After wearing them barefoot in the rain a few times, they fit quite well.The interior sole is much superior to the similarly priced Sperry boat siders. It's held up to my body's sweat without any trouble, while my Sperry's started falling apart after ~2 weeks of wear.The bottom sole is not a true boat shoe. They don't deal with water properly; the channels are always open and don't squeeze out water as you would expect. *These are fashion shoes.*That said, they are great looking. Earlier in the season, I would wear funky socks with them to really bring out the muted colors. I've received numerous compliments from strangers on the color set.My only real complaint is that the leather seems to less sturdy than other comparable Sperry's. I got a small gouge across the top of one of them a few weeks into wearing them, and one of the grommets came loose after a month. Nothing that really impacts the wearability of the shoe, but be aware that they are more of an accessory than a functional piece of clothing.