Sperry Women's Authentic Original Float Boat Shoe, Purple, 6

These were an amazing buy. I purchased them for water shoes for a holiday where we would be trekking lochs and beaches etc. I ended up wearing them everywhere including climbing slippery stairs in ancient castles etc. Great traction. I also used them for shower shoes at camp sites because they dried faster than my actual shower shoes. They also subbed for my rain boots. I am back to buy another pair in case they are discontinued. Very practical and they were cuter than all other options for the purpose for which I originally bought them.

I Love these shoes. They have the original Sperry nonslip deck sole, and they come in a variety of colors. If you want a boat shoe that does not need a lot of care and can get wet constantly, this is perfect. As in any shoe worn on the beach, they will fill with sand or small pebbles and crowd your foot. I'm not sure what type of rubbery material makes up the shoe, but in my case, I have developed a rash and itching on my feet after a long, wet, day of wear. However, I think that this is a personal reaction to the material. That is why I still gave the shoe 5 stars.