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    Boat Shoes

    I am wanting some Boat Shoes that are capable of a lot of use, so I reckon a pair with commando type soles would be the best bet.

    Can anyone recommend a good make, preferable a make you have experience of, that is capable of a good pounding.

    Many thanks

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    I've had experience with Sebago. Good enough for the Atlantic. The soles might be a tad thin for your needs.

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    I love Timberland, I've probably got a half dozen pairs of boat shoes & 2 pairs of boots.
    The 3 lug classic has commando type soles. I recently found out that Timpson are endorsed by Timberland for sole replacement. They are sent to a specialist centre, not done in the store. For the well heeled (see what I did there), they also do RM Williams & other brands.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AlphaOmega View Post
    I've had experience with Sebago. Good enough for the Atlantic. The soles might be a tad thin for your needs.
    This, specifically the Dockside version. I've got three pairs and whilst the sole is thin compared to Timberlands etc, I have worn two pairs regularly throughout the summer for several years and whilst the soles have worn, they are still plenty thick enough!

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    Not for me, not old enough. Some previous chat on these here:
    https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...erstand/page13

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    Sebago or timberland.
    My go to shoe when wearing shorts.

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    Boat shoes with a 'commando type sole' is not suited for working on the deck of a yacht. You need a different type of sole for that. I am a great fan of Sebago. Dubarry has good shoes as well, but I think they're a little narrow for my feet. Musto has a nice shoe as well, the 'Drift'.


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    I've worn Sebago and Sperry. Sebago were probably better quality and harder wearing but I find Sperry more comfortable. I usually get about 4 years of regular wear before the soles wear out. I wear the original but the Gold Cup version (lined and with a more cushioned insole) might be worth considering.

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    Sebago and Sperry although I prefer Sebago. Dubarry look good but I haven't experience of these.

    The M&S loafer boat shoes look quite good (the regular ones look terrible) but I'm a bit young for those.

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    Been wearing Dubarry for years,May well be worth a look.

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    Still wearing a pair of Timberland boat shoes which I believe are 30 plus years old. Not sure if they make them like they used to...?

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    Many thanks for the info, it appears to be a toss up between Sabago or Timberland. I shall have a mooch around.

    Would anyone know if the commando type soles are more comfortable than the traditional sole. I can imagine them being more heavy which makes me think they could be less comfortable.

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    I wore Sebago for years but now use Timberland. Same but cheaper.

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    I’ve had a pair of Loake which I’ve had about 5 years now and worn every season....still look like new and hardly worn. I genuinely think they’ll see me out.

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    Had a few pairs of Sebago, very comfy. Also had a couple from Chatham, supposedly handmade in England, for the price you can’t go wrong, in my eyes defintelyn0n par with Sebago, Sperry etc….

    https://www.chatham.co.uk/?gclid=EAI...SAAEgLuN_D_BwE

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mick P View Post
    Many thanks for the info, it appears to be a toss up between Sabago or Timberland. I shall have a mooch around.

    Would anyone know if the commando type soles are more comfortable than the traditional sole. I can imagine them being more heavy which makes me think they could be less comfortable.
    Much less comfortable IME.

    IMHO Sebago offer deck shoes and Timberland offer pub shoes.

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    Timberland and Churches for me.


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    Had a number of timberlands and they last very well indeed and are very comfortable too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AlphaOmega View Post

    IMHO Sebago offer deck shoes and Timberland offer pub shoes.
    If you want a shoe for actually sailing then I’d buy MUSTO.

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    Boat Shoes

    And +1 for timberlands - seem to last years. Check the sizing though, mine are half a size smaller than my regular size.


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    Quote Originally Posted by AlphaOmega View Post
    Much less comfortable IME.

    IMHO Sebago offer deck shoes and Timberland offer pub shoes.
    Timberland offer both deck shoes and boat shoes, and size wise they are American sizes https://www.timberland.co.uk/custome...ize-chart.html
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    I do wonder with the Timberland recommendations if I'm out of the date or the shoes the guys have here are many years old. The last pair I had were useless and went in the bin, didn't even make it to charity.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wileeeeeey View Post
    I do wonder with the Timberland recommendations if I'm out of the date or the shoes the guys have here are many years old. The last pair I had were useless and went in the bin, didn't even make it to charity.
    Mine are about 5 years old and have been very durable.


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    Timberland and Sperry for me, happy with both.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wileeeeeey View Post
    I do wonder with the Timberland recommendations if I'm out of the date or the shoes the guys have here are many years old. The last pair I had were useless and went in the bin, didn't even make it to charity.
    I have 2 pairs that are 8 years old, one pair this are 5 years old and a pair of boots I wore a lot that lasted 4 years.

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    Just ordered a pair of Sabego so many thanks to all.

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    Another happy Sebago customer here.

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    Sperry deck shoes and Dubarry boat shoes, I’m afraid Timberland deck shoes have gone down in quality in recent times - in my opinion. Dubarry are just quality full stop.

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    I always used to buy Timberland but in more recent Years I’ve found Chatham to be more comfortable, equally long lasting and somewhat cheaper

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    I still have a pair of the Timberland Gore Tex boat shoes (unfortunately discontinued) that are 25 years old, I only wear them in the summer, the removeable insole is wearing away around the heel and the heel has been replace once, the commando sole is by Vibram and that's probably why the shoes have lasted so long.
    Barbour make a similar style shoe called the National Trust Lanyard, but is not Gore Tex and doesn't have a Vibram sole.
    I also have a pair of Barbour George boat shoes, they are very comfortable but does not have a commando sole more like a deck shoe sole.
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    Another vote for Sebago Docksides, my go to hot weather shoes

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    Saw these and thought of you, Mick.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Papa Hotel View Post

    Saw these and thought of you, Mick.

    I was so sure you'd gone with these, but I was wrong.


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    Rancourt boat shoes are very nice. Well made and last for ages.

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    Damn TZ costing me money again. I’ve just bought some tan boat shoes from Chatham.


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    Sperrys, Duberry, Sabago, Musto, etc. All much of muchness.

    Find the ones that are most comfortable.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Papa Hotel View Post


    Saw these and thought of you, Mick.
    showaddywaddys finest shoes

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    Had a pair of Timberlands and as someone else said, they do come up a bit small.
    Not sure why but feet ached for hours afterwards across top of foot (weren’t especially tight there) when I walked any distance in them. Persevered and once worn in they were great and lasted at least 5 years (with lot of use). Think the (commando) sole split eventually.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Papa Hotel View Post


    Saw these and thought of you, Mick.
    I make something similar. Not ideal


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    Quote Originally Posted by Jon Kenney View Post
    I make something similar. Not ideal

    I don't know, they might cure his small-man syndrome.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Papa Hotel View Post
    I don't know, they might cure his small-man syndrome.
    They'll need to be small enough to accomodate his foot-in-mouth tendency.

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    Another vote for Timberland, live in mine during the summer. Ever so comfortable.

    https://www.heppo.com/gb/product/tim...BoCOvoQAvD_BwE

    If you live close to Bicester Village, you can pick these up for under £60

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    Quote Originally Posted by thfccambs View Post
    Another vote for Timberland, live in mine during the summer. Ever so comfortable.

    https://www.heppo.com/gb/product/tim...BoCOvoQAvD_BwE

    If you live close to Bicester Village, you can pick these up for under £60
    Those don’t have ‘full’ lace through, so you cannot tighten the fit at the heel as the leather there is pretend vs bring a single leather lace running through.

    I have both sorts, but the savings to £60 (less when on promo), makes them a no brainier for easy summer wear & very comfy.


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