The Sperry Topsider is the original deck shoe! Notable details and recommended models.

Here’s what to look out for in the deck shoes from Sperry Top-Sider!

Since the “Super Topsider” is the ancestor of deck shoes, it would not be an exaggeration to say that the characteristics of the “Super Topsider” are the classic details of deck shoes. Here are three of the most distinctive features of the Sperry Top-Sider!

The outsole has a unique tread pattern with corrugated grooves for enhanced grip.

As mentioned above, the outsole of the Sperry Top-Sider deck shoe has a construction inspired by the sole of a dog’s foot, which is perhaps its most distinctive feature. The unique tread pattern, with its corrugated cutouts and grip that prevents slipping even on wet decks and ground, is a decisive difference from ordinary shoes.

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Special Top-Sider Deck Shoes (2) “360° lacing system for an adjustable fit.

It is no exaggeration to say that the “360° lacing system” is now employed in all deck shoes. This system allows the user to adjust the fit around the ankle as well as the instep of the foot by lacing from the upper part all the way around to the footwear opening. Many people may first think of this detail when they hear the word “deck shoes.

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Special Top-Sider Deck Shoes (3) “Water-repellent oiled leather uppers suitable for sailors’ shoes.

Most of the deck shoes made by Super Topsider are made of leather. However, normal leather material is not compatible with water, as it absorbs water and becomes heavier, losing its lightness. Therefore, water-repellent leather, which has been infused with oil, is used. Oiled leather tanned with animal oil repels water to a moderate degree, eliminating the incompatibility of leather and water. However, as the oil will wear off over a long period of time, it is recommended to maintain the leather with a dedicated cream on a regular basis.

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