deck shoes
 

Mine are about six months old now but they still bite my heels and leave
blisters.

They are Sperry Topsiders.

Any tips on softening these guys up so they are easy to wear? It's getting
so I dread putting them on.

tia

Hoges in WA

On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:55:28 GMT, "Hoges in WA"
wrote:
Mine are about six months old now but they still bite my heels and leave
blisters.

They are Sperry Topsiders.

Any tips on softening these guys up so they are easy to wear? It's getting
so I dread putting them on.

======================================

Even among genuine topsiders there are so many models these days that
it's difficult to generalize. Some possibilities a Poor fit (no
real cure), lacing too tight (you should be able to slip them on and
off without untieing), no socks? (to wear Topsiders without socks,
both they and your feet need to be well broken in).

One old trick is to get them good and wet and then walk around in them
awhile.

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:55:28 GMT, "Hoges in WA"
wrote:
Mine are about six months old now but they still bite my heels and leave
blisters.

They are Sperry Topsiders.

Any tips on softening these guys up so they are easy to wear? It's
getting
so I dread putting them on.

======================================

Even among genuine topsiders there are so many models these days that
it's difficult to generalize. Some possibilities a Poor fit (no
real cure), lacing too tight (you should be able to slip them on and
off without untieing), no socks? (to wear Topsiders without socks,
both they and your feet need to be well broken in).

One old trick is to get them good and wet and then walk around in them
awhile.

=================

Fit's ok but maybe I've got these a little tight. I'll try the wet
treatment for a while. Thanks.
Hoges in WA

Second the motion about wetting the shoes. Years ago, as a timber cruiser
in Alaska, I broke in new "corked" boots by soaking them overnight in a pail
of water. Put 'em on with a pair of heavy wool socks and then walk around
until they're dry: Instant Breakin, and fully comfortable thereafter.

Cheers,

Dick B.


"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:55:28 GMT, "Hoges in WA"
wrote:
Mine are about six months old now but they still bite my heels and leave
blisters.

They are Sperry Topsiders.

Any tips on softening these guys up so they are easy to wear? It's
getting
so I dread putting them on.

======================================

Even among genuine topsiders there are so many models these days that
it's difficult to generalize. Some possibilities a Poor fit (no
real cure), lacing too tight (you should be able to slip them on and
off without untieing), no socks? (to wear Topsiders without socks,
both they and your feet need to be well broken in).

One old trick is to get them good and wet and then walk around in them
awhile.

Hoges in WA wrote:
Mine are about six months old now but they still bite my heels and leave
blisters.


I had the same problem so I took mine to a shoe repair place and they
glued a very thin leather patch over the heal seams. It worked great. I
don't remember how much it cost, but it wasn't very expensive.


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Reach me using firstname at lastname dot net

Hoges,
Try a shoe stretcher.
http://searshealthandwellness.com/pr...4&COMBINE=2289
Here's one from Sears.
Paul


Hoges in WA wrote:
Mine are about six months old now but they still bite my heels and leave
blisters.

They are Sperry Topsiders.

Any tips on softening these guys up so they are easy to wear? It's getting
so I dread putting them on.

tia

Hoges in WA

On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:55:28 GMT, "Hoges in WA"
wrote:

Mine are about six months old now but they still bite my heels and leave
blisters.

They are Sperry Topsiders.

Any tips on softening these guys up so they are easy to wear? It's getting
so I dread putting them on.

tia

Hoges in WA


I have worn Sperrys since I was 18. I worked as a log scaler until
I retired a year ago. I wore my Sperrys whenever I could at work. They
kept me safe walking on the logs. The only times I ever slipped were a
few jobs where boots were required. (The places that say "Safety
First" were always the most dangerous places to work.) There is just
no safer sole than the original Sperry sole.
I wear a size 11 1/2 in most shoes and boots. I always wear a size
12 Sperry and I buy only the original boat shoe. Other models are
usually not as comfortable. The fit is a little loose and very
comfortable. I'd just recommend a larger size; or get the original
boat shoe.

An old Army trick. Soak the shoes or wear them in the shower and lace
up ad walk around for a few hours. Before they dry rub in a leather
conditioner like Dubbin. If the shoes still rub in a certain spot then
wet a bar of soap and rub on the offending spot on the shoes. Lace up
and walk around. Worn many pairs of Army boots and it works every time.
Tony
S/V Ambrosia

Do folks still wear deck shoes?

If so maybe we can get a pole going and see what people like?

I've been just using sandles, flip-flops, or brooks running shoes.
Anyone else?



On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:55:28 GMT, "Hoges in WA"
wrote:

Mine are about six months old now but they still bite my heels and leave
blisters.

They are Sperry Topsiders.

Any tips on softening these guys up so they are easy to wear? It's getting
so I dread putting them on.

tia

Hoges in WA

John wrote in message ...
Do folks still wear deck shoes?

I have "Timberland" deck shoes. Very comfortable. Not too expensive.

Jim Carter
"The Boat"
Bayfield

I generally wear Rockports exclusively from May until October. Once I
found a style/size that suited me, I just kept buying the same - usually
2 or 3 pair when I could find the on sale. I'm bummed that they
discontinued my style (Perth) so after about 15 years I may have to find
a different brand.

Although there are many well made deck shoes out there, the trick is to
find a company whose "last" fits your foot. For me that was Rockport,
so most of my footwear is from them.




John wrote:
Do folks still wear deck shoes?

If so maybe we can get a pole going and see what people like?

I've been just using sandles, flip-flops, or brooks running shoes.
Anyone else?



On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:55:28 GMT, "Hoges in WA"
wrote:


Mine are about six months old now but they still bite my heels and leave
blisters.

They are Sperry Topsiders.

Any tips on softening these guys up so they are easy to wear? It's getting
so I dread putting them on.

tia

Hoges in WA

I sure am sorry to hear they dropped the Perth line. I have been wearing
them for years and buy them the same way you do.

"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
...
I generally wear Rockports exclusively from May until October. Once I
found a style/size that suited me, I just kept buying the same - usually 2
or 3 pair when I could find the on sale. I'm bummed that they discontinued
my style (Perth) so after about 15 years I may have to find a different
brand.

Although there are many well made deck shoes out there, the trick is to
find a company whose "last" fits your foot. For me that was Rockport, so
most of my footwear is from them.




John wrote:
Do folks still wear deck shoes?

If so maybe we can get a pole going and see what people like?

I've been just using sandles, flip-flops, or brooks running shoes.
Anyone else?



On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:55:28 GMT, "Hoges in WA"
wrote:


Mine are about six months old now but they still bite my heels and leave
blisters.

They are Sperry Topsiders.

Any tips on softening these guys up so they are easy to wear? It's
getting so I dread putting them on.

tia

Hoges in WA

I may stand corrected - the Rockport web site shows you can buy the
Perth online for $90. Strange, I looked for them at many stores this
Summer and no one had them. Perhaps they were shifting production and
were temporarily out.

http://shop.rockport.com/family/inde...1&pageBucket=0

Johnhh wrote:
I sure am sorry to hear they dropped the Perth line. I have been wearing
them for years and buy them the same way you do.

"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
...

I generally wear Rockports exclusively from May until October. Once I
found a style/size that suited me, I just kept buying the same - usually 2
or 3 pair when I could find the on sale. I'm bummed that they discontinued
my style (Perth) so after about 15 years I may have to find a different
brand.

Although there are many well made deck shoes out there, the trick is to
find a company whose "last" fits your foot. For me that was Rockport, so
most of my footwear is from them.




John wrote:

Do folks still wear deck shoes?

If so maybe we can get a pole going and see what people like?

I've been just using sandles, flip-flops, or brooks running shoes.
Anyone else?

I did a search after I read your post and found lots of places selling them.
Just to be safe, I ordered a pair for $78 and free shipping.


"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
...
I may stand corrected - the Rockport web site shows you can buy the Perth
online for $90. Strange, I looked for them at many stores this Summer and
no one had them. Perhaps they were shifting production and were
temporarily out.

http://shop.rockport.com/family/inde...1&pageBucket=0

Johnhh wrote:
I sure am sorry to hear they dropped the Perth line. I have been wearing
them for years and buy them the same way you do.

"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
...

I generally wear Rockports exclusively from May until October. Once I
found a style/size that suited me, I just kept buying the same - usually
2 or 3 pair when I could find the on sale. I'm bummed that they
discontinued my style (Perth) so after about 15 years I may have to find
a different brand.

Although there are many well made deck shoes out there, the trick is to
find a company whose "last" fits your foot. For me that was Rockport, so
most of my footwear is from them.




John wrote:

Do folks still wear deck shoes?

If so maybe we can get a pole going and see what people like?

I've been just using sandles, flip-flops, or brooks running shoes.
Anyone else?

On Sat, 29 Jan 2005 15:07:10 GMT, John wrote:

Do folks still wear deck shoes?

If so maybe we can get a pole going and see what people like?


I have tried Rockports, and several others. My wife kept buying
them because she liked the looks or something. I wear only Sperry in
the original boat shoe. All the others I have tried do not have the
same very safe sole that gets a grip on almost anything.

I have been wearing sperry topsiders for years, I wear them till the wife
gets tired of looking at them, usually nearly falling apart by then.
Everytime I buy new ones I get the heal blisters till they break in, which
usually doesn't take long because I wear them everyday, even for house
slippers. They are just so damn comfortable. I usually buy them at boat
shows, someone always has them on sale.

Trace,
Hudson Beach, Fl.


John wrote in message ...
Do folks still wear deck shoes?

If so maybe we can get a pole going and see what people like?

I've been just using sandles, flip-flops, or brooks running shoes.
Anyone else?



On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:55:28 GMT, "Hoges in WA"
wrote:

Mine are about six months old now but they still bite my heels and leave
blisters.

They are Sperry Topsiders.

Any tips on softening these guys up so they are easy to wear? It's
getting
so I dread putting them on.

tia

Hoges in WA

Try Men's Performance Mocs 1460.
They look good and have great arch support and feel good right away.
From West Marine. I got mine on sale.
Great shoe.