22 pairs of deck shoes

A PBO test team put their best feet forward to test both traditional and trainer-styled deck shoes to see how they performed on a wet deck. Laura Hodgetts reports

The variety of deck shoe styles has increased dramatically in recent years, with choice now ranging from traditional leather moccasins to sporty trainer styles, canvas loafers and rubber air-vented shoes. Shoes that promise to mimic the barefoot feel are on the rise. Technological advances have enabled shoe manufacturers to claim greater breathability, grip, water drainage, comfort and lightness than ever before. While the traditional deck shoes tend to favour a razor-cut (siped) sole to prevent aquaplaning, many of the new trainer styles encompass this plus waterdispersing channels to free water trapped underneath. Breathable mesh is becoming a common feature as it both airs the shoe and provides water drainage. PBO group test We took to the waters of Weymouth Bay to test 22 pairs of deck shoes from a dozen…

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Practical Boat Owner (Digital) - 1 Issue, June 2015

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