A DECADES-LONG ADVENTURE!
Born in 1935, the first boat shoe ever made is a timeless classic for those who never forsake style.
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The
Story
Inspired by his Cocker Spaniel’s paw pads called Prince, Paul Sperry creates the first anti-slip boat shoe in the world, with rubber sole and canvas and leather upper.
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The favourite shoes by all seamen were soon sold by Abercrombie & Fitch, one of the most famous chain stores in the world. During World War II, Sperry shoes became the official footwear of the US Navy casual uniform.
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