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Boating shoes are known by most of us and would have seen them before, but most of us really dont know what they are and where they come from? Boat Shoes are often called by the shoe manufacturing companies as deck shoes or topsiders.

Boat Shoes Design probably originated with Native Americans. They used to wear moccasins that were made of a water-resistant form of leather, low profile, and lacing on the sides to keep them snug to the foot. In modern times, they originated as a shoe for use when boating.

These shoes were made to keep you from slipping on the wet boat deck. The leather top part of the shoe was treated with oils to keep the water out and the soles were made of a non-skidding rubber. The low profile of the shoe was so that you could take it on and off easily like a slipper or loafer. This made it easier to get on and off the boat quickly.