Sebago Docksides - a worthy boat shoe
Sizing is always tough on the internet and shoes typically vary so much anyways, buying online is doubly hard. Since these are boat shoes, fit is particularly important. I have never owned Sebagos before so I had to guess what my size would be. Typically I'm 11.5 so that's what I ordered and as I said they are a little big. However I'm not sure an 11 would fit, tough call. Next time I would order both sizes and return the one that doesn't fit as well.Other than the minor size issue, these are fantastic shoes. The quality is very high overall, the leather is soft but durable and the sole is actually nonslip. While I think you could walk all day in these, I have stood all day in them and that was not a good idea. It seems like almost the same thing but it's not. I don't blame the shoes though, they're made for moving around a lot, not standing in place. I have worn these almost everyday for a month now and the shoes look brand new and except for that one day, they've been very comfortable. The look is formal enough for work but also casual enough for everyday wear. Love them and recommend them!
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Gary Palangian
November 01, 2014
New Favorite!
I'm delighted with this shoe. Mine are brown on brown. The attention to detail and finish are excellent: Perfectly even stitches, well placed brand tags, smooth soft roll over, and a perfectly fitted lining, The long lateral siping on the slightly thick soles gives a soft, flexible feel and positive grip even on slick surfaces like wet marble.The footbed is covered with finished leather on the back half; and napped leather up front. Combined with napped interior and wrap-around lacing, this shoe stays put even when they get wet. Leather is pretty good quality; actually quite excellent at this price point. Plan on an active and gradual break in with these guys. I needed about 12 hours of break-in, the first six with socks, before they became comfy. After a quick cleaning and oiling, they look great; equally appropriate dressed up under chinos or totally casual under cargo shorts.I wear an 11.5 in good quality shoes, but opted to go half size larger in these. It was a mistake. The 11.5 replacements were perfectly true-to-size on my bare feet.
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Switched from Sperry to Sebago
I've been a long-time Sperry Topsider wearer. When I purchased my first pair 1977, they were made in New England and the quality was fantastic. Now they are made in China; it seems to me that the quality has gone down, while the price has gone up.I decided to give Sebagos a try, so I ordered a pair of Sebago Spinnakers last spring. They were stiff at first, but quickly became comfortable, and the "W" width was wide enough for my feet. They have become my favorite casual shoe this summer.My old brown Sperry Topsiders needed replacing, so I ordered these Sebago Docksides instead, and in the same size/width as the Spinnakers. I was disappointed at first, because they seemed slightly tighter and less comfortable than the Spinnakers. I was almost ready to send them back, but decided to wear them a few hours a day inside the house. Within a few days, they began to "loosen up" and become more comfortable and are now a "keeper." I deducted one star because I still think that they are slightly narrow, in spite of being labeled as "Wide." Why do so many shoe manufacturers insist on making narrow Wide shoes? Probably to save on leather and costs.The quality and workmanship is superior to Sperry, in my opinion. The leather is much thicker and has a uniform smooth finish - no weird wavy spots or ripples in the leather like on my last pair of Sperrys. The stitching is also straight and even. The sole is slightly thicker, and a little firmer than Sperrys. They're not made in USA, but at least in the Western Hemisphere - the Dominican Republic - not China.
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Awesome shoes. I will start by saying I'm a ...
Awesome shoes. I will start by saying I'm a 12 1/2 and got the 12s and they fit very well. They are sturdy shows like most people said so they will take a while to break in. My recommendation: take them into the shower with you and get them wet and walk around in them. This softens the leather and breaks them in easier. They are very solid shoes that look great. Only complaint is it seems as if the sole of the shoe doesn't go all the way to the toe, it stops near the balls of your feet which I can't think of a reason for.
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Awesome Shoes
These shoes are probably the most comfortable boat shoes I've ever owned. Their fit is true to size and I really like the distressed leather look that the "white washed" colors give. I got the dark brown color, and it is a little bit lighter than the picture shows (which I actually like better). This is my first pair of sebagos and so far so good! I've heard that they are great company that produces high quality and long-lasting shoes. I cant tell they are very well made, but I suppose only time will tell how long they'll last! All-in-all, I highly recommend these shoes!
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5 stars for a great product
Please note: I exchanged these for a size 12. These shoes run at LEAST 1 size big. In Nike I wear 14, Adidas 14, but in dress shoes I wear 13. Expected these to fit the same, however they fit much better as a 12.As to the quality of the product, I give it high marks. Please know that these are unlike Sperrys in that they need a longer break in time. Get some no-show socks to help you break them in. They are very comfortable, the leather is better than a Sperry and they look fantastic. The tan color is extremely versatile and lets you go shorts or pants and still look great. I am very happy with my purchase and 5 stars to Amazon customer service for making my return and replacement so very simple.
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