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4.5
Excellent qualitySebago makes a great looking quality constructed shoe. The shoe size is cut narrower than past years.I have an old pair that still held up well but I bought a 10.5 regular width years ago. The boat shoe of today that fit was a 10.5 wide widthA bit tough on the leather. Needs some time to wear in. Maybe buy 1/2 size larger next time.With leather, you really need to expect that you need to break them in. These shoes were made so well, and the leather was treated so well that the break in time was just a couple weeks, and now that they are broken in, I love them. There is not much arch support, but they are mocks. One can't expect a running shoe from a mock. The fit and finish is nice. I can polish 'em up for Church, or just wipe them off for every day. As with all real leather one should treat them to some good saddle soap or mink oil, or some general leather treatment once in a while, and they will last a long time.Sebago and Sperry are the pioneers and respected name in the classic shoes industry, especially boating mocs...My 12 year-old Sperry Topsiders FINALLY came apart... After overcoming sticker shock, Decided to go with the Sebago Docksides this time, especially since the Schooner comes in 3E (I do have a wide foot) and was priced lower than the Topsider with the discount...Pros: Well-made and handsome shoe (as expected) though time will tell... Extremely comfortable and soft, don't need to break in... Regularly sell for $130-135 at retail stores, but got for under $80... Also prefer the black sole versus the traditional white sole... Wasn't sure whether to get 7.5 or 8... Got both from Amazon LLC... Returned the 7.5 with free returns... No need to guess on sizeCons, the sole used to be hand-stitched to the upper leather... It is now glued though made to look like it is hand-stitched, so don't know how long it will last... Sorry to see them made in China instead of Maine, but then isn't everythingHope they last at least 5 years with daily Spring-through-Fall wearClassic boat shoes. Good leather. True to size. Wearing 10.5 W - ordered exact size / last time different model was half size too loose / had to give them away. After asking Amazon customers decided to order my usual size - the shoes are spot on!I liked the quick delivery and I purchased the shoes for myself.I ordered these shoes Sunday night, and they came on Wednesday. They seem to be very well made. The shoes are all leather, except for the sole which is some high tech, high quality, synthetic material. The shoes I got are made in the Americas, the Dominican Republic to be exact, a country which I have heard makes good cigars, so why not boat shoes? The oiled leather has a dull shine which gives the shoes a rather dressy look. I think someone might wear them with a blue blazer and khakis. I will probably wear them with an Aloha shirt and 501's. I purchased a narrow size, an option which would be nearly impossible at a traditional store. They fit great and are very comfortable. My wife says that they look like old guy shoes, but I have seen teenagers wear shoes like these. They don't look like old guys when teenagers wear them. I think it is more about the way I look than about the shoes. I live in California, like one out of every eight Americans, but I like the idea of wearing a traditional New England boat shoe.I have had several pairs of Sebago shoes over the years and the quality is excellent. At this price I had to have another pair in a different colour.They have an all leather insole so you don’t get rubber induced sweaty socks!!I've had Sebago Docksides for 20 years. IMHO they are the best of the type: Quality is superb: well worth the money.I normally take a 42 but needed 43 in this style, but returns system was speedy and effortless.I would agree with the previous reviewer who doubted the shoes authenticity!! Having had upwards of 8 pairs over the years I would concur that they are extremely uncomfortable with very very hard Leather and badly shaped all round, will be speaking to Sebago and Amazon if necessary
