Learn The Truth About Boat Shoes
It was a common sight to see boat shoes on all manner of vessels for decades. You don't need to schedule a six hour cruise on a ship the size of a minnow to justify having these shoes at the foot of your bed. The truth is you won't need an excuse to show off your shoes.
No need to join the Christmas Club Fund to buy yourself boat shoes. You can give your feet a holiday right now. A trip down the grocery aisle provides "price per ounce" information on hundreds of items. It's easy to see that some products on the store shelf cost more than others. Reading the detailed information shows that it provides better value than its lower priced competitor. My pantry is fully stocked with concentrates and bulk stock that stretch my budget over the long haul. The bottom line is that you may spend a bit more in the beginning but you'll have a shoe that takes you further in the long run.
I have more than one pair of these classic shoes. I have a pair that specifically matches a particular set of my wife's boat shoes. Who could have predicted when my spouse and I tied the knot that one day we would actually shop for the same type of shoe as our kids and our parents.
Long, healthy walks at the retirement center is a daily activity for my folks. My sister spends the whole day on her feet working at a dialysis center. Our son walks to and from school on weekdays. The only thing they have in common as they go through their day is their foot friendly shoes.
The boys wear them skateboarding because of the rubber bottoms. I wear mine because they are cozy and easy to care for over the years. I have oiled the uppers enough to keep the leather in terrific shape. If anything drastic ever happens to the lowers I will replace them and keep my shoes.
I wear mine to work. I ride a bike to and from work so I also appreciate the versatility of my boat shoes. I wear my shoes in my office and in our warehouse downstairs. Different versions of my shoes are popular at both locations. In the office it's a stylish statement. On the loading docks its all about comfort, safety and traction.
I am constantly on the run. I may not be hunting Moose to make supper but with my children's active after school schedule I am tracking time bandits. I want and I need all the time savers I can integrate in our lives. My boat shoes provide sensible solutions. I have a pair of shoes that take me where I want to go.
It is hard to avoid believing that I am making a statement with my shoes. Everyone wants to walk the walk with with confidence in their appearance. Projecting that self-assured vibe around work or play comes from knowing you look good from the top of your head to the tip of your toes.
