Women's Firefish Boat Shoes
A trendy update to Sperry's ever-popular Angelfish style!
Taking their cues from a style of legendary status, the Firefish Boat Shoes from Sperry offer a silhouette that is at once lighter, sleeker, dare we say sexier. But that's not to say these updated boat shoes are any less capable on the water. They just softened the look by rounding the toe boxes, added another row of eyelets and gave them lower sides for a more refined, oh so feminine statement. You'll find these trend-setters are not only ideal out on the water, they're just as ready to step out on the town or head for a picnic at the park. Imported.
As we've alluded to, there's a lot more to the Firefish than meets the eye. Let's start at the top and work our way down to the very heart and sole of the shoes that are sure to become your favorites:
The Uppers: Full-grain, oiled-tanned leather that's stain- and water-resistant is combined with nylon air-mesh panels on the Firefish so they not only look great on your feet, they're also durable, long-lasting and supportive. In addition to adding an element of style, the mesh panels serve to keep your feet cooler than all-leather uppers since they breathe and let water drain out when the unavoidable splash or dunk occurs. What? You didn't realize you might actually get wet when you're out on a boat?
Genuine Handsewn Tru-Moc Construction: Why is this important? In a word, comfort. By hand fitting the leather to a last (a shoe form) and then hand stitching it with needles and waxed thread, you get a timeless moccasin upper that fits true to size and width. Moccasin construction also provides more flexibility so it conforms to your feet, not the other way around. The result is a pair of shoes that are so comfortable you'll want to wear them even when you're just wishing you're on a boat.
The Lacing: A feature Sperry shoes are known for--their 360° Lacing System™ with rust proof eyelets. Unlike lesser boat shoes, Sperry provides for a secure fit all the way around your feet, not just across your insteps. Why does that matter? Remember the unavoidable splash or dunk we mentioned earlier? Once your shoes get wet (and they will get wet unless your boating only involves cruise ships or mega yachts), they will have a tendency to separate themselves from you if they aren't snugged down tight around the outside of your feet. The lacing also improves overall stability since it will keep your shoes from slipping around on your feet.
The Linings: The Firefish features improved breathability with their Dri-lex™ moisture wicking lining technology. You'll experience greater comfort since your feet will stay drier, whether you wear socks or not. If you'd rather wear socks we even offer a selection that is specifically made to wear with boat shoes and not show above the uppers so it looks like you aren't wearing socks.
The Midsoles: Sperry uses ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) for cushioning. By virtue of the fact that they run the length of the shoes, these cushioned midsoles provide all-day, under-foot shock absorption whether you're standing at the bow watching for debris or skipping down the street after returning with the biggest fish trophy.
The Outsoles: Boat shoes aren't really boat shoes if they don't have proper soles to help keep you from taking an unexpected swim. The Firefish features rubber outsoles with Wave-Siping™—razor thin, wavy slits in the rubber—so you'll enjoy ultimate traction whether your footing is wet or dry. In fact, they grip even better when coming in contact with wet gelcoat (what boat decks are typically covered in). You'll appreciate how they keep you firmly stuck to the surface when you're scrambling across a heeling deck in a thick fog. Plus, in addition to their nonslip qualities, these soles are non-marking. That's right, the crew (more than likely you) won't have to scrub off the ugly black marks that ordinary shoes will leave on the previously mentioned white gelcoat.
Care Instructions
- Remove dirt with soft bristle brush
- Treat leather with cream or gel leather protection
- Stuff shoes with newspaper and air dry before wearing again or storing