Sailing Shoes

Deck shoes, essential to avoid slipping!

For a leisurely weekend cruise, a few days of racing or a longer adventure in mild weather, deck shoes are your best ally. Because the deck is often wet from spray, rain or water projections, it is essential to be properly equipped to avoid slipping. As you will see, there are several criteria to take into account to choose the most suitable pair for your practice.

What criteria to choose the right deck shoe

One of the first reasons why deck shoes are essential is their grip. The deck is often slippery and they allow you to stay stable thanks to advanced technologies and materials. For example, some soles allow water to escape very easily through tiny openings, without affecting the overall comfort of the shoe. You'll also appreciate the flexibility of the new generation of deck shoes, which makes moving around the boat much easier. Most soles are soft and grippy, so you can move around even on catamaran nets for example.

Another criterion to consider is the support that the shoe gives you. A good indicator is simply the height at which the lacing system rises. The higher the lacing system, the more support your foot will have when changing directions while sailing. Some models rise slightly above the ankle and are equipped with a Velcro strap for a perfect fit.

A reassuring advantage for sailboat owners is that alldeck shoes sold online on our site are non-marking. The manufacturers have done everything possible to ensure that the deck shoes leave no trace after your passage on board. You can therefore purchase a pair of deck shoes in complete safety without worrying about any marks being left on the deck of the boat you are sailing or racing on.

Find our selection of deck shoes on Nautisports. com

The choice of your deck shoes is essentially made according to the climatic conditions that you will face when you are at sea. In simple terms, the wetter the conditions, the more important the grip and support will be. You can find on Nautisports. com our selection of deck shoes from the biggest brands in the sailing industry, such as Helly Hansen and Gill.