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What makes a great sailing shoe? Ideally, you’ll want something comfortable, protective, and slip-resistant to keep you in place on deck. While some prefer to relax barefoot or in sandals, more involved sailors will want something that protects their toes from the many dangers on and off-ship.You will want some water-resistance. Some boat shoes are designed with drainage systems. At the very least you will want a shoe that dries out quickly!You’l...

Stand-Up Paddle Boarding is becoming pretty popular among water sports in the US. While many serious racers, free stylers, and paddle boarding yogis prefer to SUP barefoot, there are occasions in which you want to wear water shoes or booties. Booties are recommended in extreme cold conditions to keep you from losing heat through your feet. Water shoes, however, are often recommended year-round because they protect your feet. This is esp...

It's hard to miss that bright yellow on a sole. You may have noticed that many of our products, from Alden Mocc's to Merrell Moabs to Wolverine's Courtland 1000 Mile boot feature Vibram technologies, and for good reason. Vibram's founder, Vitale Bramani, developed the first rubber sole on a mountaineering boot in the 1950's, and the company has continued to lead the way with high-performance rubber soles that are world-renowned. In 2006, Vibram r...