I just finishished painting my non-skid on my Cat 27 with a combination of Interlux Brightsides White and their non-skid compound mixed in as directed. It has good traction dry but very slippery when wet. I use Timberland deck shoes which are pretty good, but I wondered if anyone knew what was best to help on the wet decks. Years ago I had a simple Sperry canvas deck shoe with the simple razor cut sole that I think was pretty good on wet decks, however they were much newer, unpainted decks. Thanks for whatever help you might offer.
Best shoes for wet decks?
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Figawi
We have just purchased several pairs of Figawis by Sperry for their amazing comfort and support. They are supposed to have great traction , but have not tested them wet as yet.
We have just purchased several pairs of Figawis by Sperry for their amazing comfort and support. They are supposed to have great traction , but have not tested them wet as yet.
look at the Shoes for Crews
Check out Shoes for Crews on the internet. They make shoes for industrial and restaurant workers. They are very reasonably priced and seem to work better than most. They only have a couple models. One is a dark brown the other is a womans shoe.
Check out Shoes for Crews on the internet. They make shoes for industrial and restaurant workers. They are very reasonably priced and seem to work better than most. They only have a couple models. One is a dark brown the other is a womans shoe.
No shoes? - Not a wise move!
The first lesson you learn in sailing school (junior, intermediate, or adult) is - always wear correct footwear when sailing - never ever sail barefoot. It's a safety issue.
The first lesson you learn in sailing school (junior, intermediate, or adult) is - always wear correct footwear when sailing - never ever sail barefoot. It's a safety issue.
Shoes
I've used all different brands, Sperry, Harken, Timberland, and Rockports, all work well. Some are more comfortable than others, while others dry more quickly. However, there is no substitute for a good handhold. As my daddy always told me when I was a kid, long before hi-tech boat shoes, "one hand for yourself, and one hand for the boat" . I've sailed and raced many miles and in all conditions, and I haven't left a boat yet, unwillingly!
I've used all different brands, Sperry, Harken, Timberland, and Rockports, all work well. Some are more comfortable than others, while others dry more quickly. However, there is no substitute for a good handhold. As my daddy always told me when I was a kid, long before hi-tech boat shoes, "one hand for yourself, and one hand for the boat" . I've sailed and raced many miles and in all conditions, and I haven't left a boat yet, unwillingly!
Felt Soles
Flyfishing boots have felt soles and you can stand on the side of slick rocks all day long without slipping. I've often wondered how they would work on deck
Flyfishing boots have felt soles and you can stand on the side of slick rocks all day long without slipping. I've often wondered how they would work on deck
tivas w/spider rubber soles
They make both a sandal and a river shoe. Both work better than topsiders in terms of grip.
They make both a sandal and a river shoe. Both work better than topsiders in terms of grip.
CROCS
They are clog type sandle made of the neopreme type material used for the floors of surgical rooms. Bought a pair at the LB Boatshow and these things are the best pair of deck shoes I have ever had. Easy on/off also make great backyard shoes when lawn is wet.
They are clog type sandle made of the neopreme type material used for the floors of surgical rooms. Bought a pair at the LB Boatshow and these things are the best pair of deck shoes I have ever had. Easy on/off also make great backyard shoes when lawn is wet.
Caution........................
I've been using Figawi sandels, work great. BUT I will caution you to look where your going!! Several weeks ago I was hosing down my H376 after a day out and I walked into a dock cleat and broke my middle toe. I gotta tell you that REALLY HURTS. So if I could find a similar type sandel with a closed toe, it would be perfect.
I've been using Figawi sandels, work great. BUT I will caution you to look where your going!! Several weeks ago I was hosing down my H376 after a day out and I walked into a dock cleat and broke my middle toe. I gotta tell you that REALLY HURTS. So if I could find a similar type sandel with a closed toe, it would be perfect.
Any of them.
I have worn most of the brands mentioned over the years and have found that they all work well. They will all continue to work very well if you try to avoid wearing them ashore. The added benefit is that they will then last for years and years (actually, more like decades). I have found that Sperry and Nike shoes are narrow and most stores don't stock the wide sizes. Nautica, Clarke and Dockers are made fuller and a wide is seldom needed. Canvas shoes are cooler and dry faster. Leather shoes and sneaker types give more support, but are hotter. To maintain suppleness and water shedding capability, leather shoes need to be rubbed down with mink oil regularly. I favor the leather deck shoes such as Nautica and Clarke for everyday casual wear ashore as well.
I have worn most of the brands mentioned over the years and have found that they all work well. They will all continue to work very well if you try to avoid wearing them ashore. The added benefit is that they will then last for years and years (actually, more like decades). I have found that Sperry and Nike shoes are narrow and most stores don't stock the wide sizes. Nautica, Clarke and Dockers are made fuller and a wide is seldom needed. Canvas shoes are cooler and dry faster. Leather shoes and sneaker types give more support, but are hotter. To maintain suppleness and water shedding capability, leather shoes need to be rubbed down with mink oil regularly. I favor the leather deck shoes such as Nautica and Clarke for everyday casual wear ashore as well.
Deck Shoes
Practical Sailor just did an article on deck shoes and gives a "thumbs up" to Keen's Newport model. This is a sandle type shoe that protects the toes. Comes in two types of uppers. http://www.keenfootwear.com/flash_content/main.html
Practical Sailor just did an article on deck shoes and gives a "thumbs up" to Keen's Newport model. This is a sandle type shoe that protects the toes. Comes in two types of uppers. http://www.keenfootwear.com/flash_content/main.html
Non marking?
Are the Keen non marking? We have a store in our town and they can't answer that for me... On the website the Hood river model SAYS it is non marking but since I have worn other shoes on my boat that CLAIMED to be non marking I am skeptical!
Are the Keen non marking? We have a store in our town and they can't answer that for me... On the website the Hood river model SAYS it is non marking but since I have worn other shoes on my boat that CLAIMED to be non marking I am skeptical!
Non-Marking shoes
The website says the Keen Newport sandles are non-marking carbon rubber. It's hard to believe that a company that markets "deck" shoes to the sailing community would develop a shoe that marks decks. As far as I know, this is a well known company with a good reputation. I'd tend to give them the benefit of the doubt and assume they are not lying.
The website says the Keen Newport sandles are non-marking carbon rubber. It's hard to believe that a company that markets "deck" shoes to the sailing community would develop a shoe that marks decks. As far as I know, this is a well known company with a good reputation. I'd tend to give them the benefit of the doubt and assume they are not lying.
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