Leisure Footwear

Our Leisure Footwear range covers deck shoes, boots and casual marine footwear for everyday wear on and off the boat – built for wet-deck grip and general comfort rather than the technical performance of dedicated sailing boots.

Deck shoes are the classic choice for warm-weather leisure boating, with a non-marking sole designed to grip a wet deck without leaving scuff marks, and they double easily as everyday casual footwear off the boat. For cooler or wetter conditions, a casual marine boot gives more coverage and warmth while keeping the same wet-grip sole design, sitting between a deck shoe and a full technical sailing boot in both protection and price. This range is about everyday comfort and versatility rather than technical performance – for genuinely demanding conditions (offshore sailing, racing, extended wet-deck work) a dedicated technical sailing boot within our Technical Outerwear range is the better choice.

Whichever you choose, a non-marking, siped (grooved) sole is the key feature to look for specifically for boat use, since a standard casual shoe sole can be genuinely dangerous on a wet deck.

Frequently asked questions

What makes deck shoes different from regular casual shoes?

A non-marking, siped (grooved) sole specifically designed to grip a wet deck without leaving scuff marks – a standard casual shoe sole can be dangerous on a wet deck.

Deck shoes or a casual marine boot?

Deck shoes suit warm-weather leisure boating and everyday versatility; a casual marine boot gives more coverage and warmth for cooler or wetter conditions.

Should I buy leisure footwear or a technical sailing boot?

Leisure footwear suits everyday comfort and casual boating; for demanding conditions like offshore sailing or extended wet-deck work, a dedicated technical sailing boot performs better.