The best boat shoes are designed to offer traction on wet surfaces and protect feet from the elements, but what if you also require additional arch support? As anyone who…
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Best boat shoes for men and women: From classic leather deck shoes to more modern alternatives
When buying boat shoes, you face a choice between traditional moccasins that look the part but lack support and cushioning, or modern deck trainers that cover the sporty angle but…
Sebago Portland Lea: boat shoes
Sebago has been making boat shoes for decades and they are much loved by sailors over the pond and in the UK. We put a pair of their Sebago Portland…
Sebago Portland Tumbled: the classic boat shoe tested
The Sebago Portland Tumbled is a twist on the US shoe brand's classic deck shoe but does it live up to the much loved original? We put a pair to…
Last-minute Christmas gift ideas for sailors
Still looking for a thoughtful Christmas gift for the discerning sailor in your life? Don't despair! Here are a few ideas...
The best deck trainers from £30 for cruising sailors
Deck shoes have moved on since the traditional leather moccasin was first designed in 1935. The YM team put 11 deck trainers to the test
U-Sail Spider shoes
One of the standout products at 2018 METS was the Spider Shoe. A modern trainer design, which can (for €80 more) be fully customised with colours, logos or even a…
Skipper’s tips: Save your laces from chafe
Correspondence with two experienced YM readers has reminded me that leather laces on deck shoes aren’t always the success their makers would like to imagine. They seem either to be…