-In June I posted about a number of great looking deck boot options. Oddly enough, none of those options were by Sperry. That's because, at that point, Sperry was notably absent from the deck boot game. I don't know how long this 7-Eye boot has been out, but I spotted it while browsing the selection at Need the other day. They're the same price ($140) as the aforementioned Sebago collaboration, not limited edition, and certainly not made to the same quality specifications as Quoddys; but my general rule is, if you can go with Sperry, go with Sperry. They look a little awkward laced so tight, but I like that they're the only deck boots out right now with hooks1 instead of eyelets at the top. If I end up getting these, I'll surely throw some sort of waterproofing treatment on them to help endure the Northwest winter.
1-I don't know the correct name for these things.
7 comments:
Speed eyelets.
These do look pretty cool.
Word for repping Need Supply (i went to school in Richmond, VA). My only fear with a deck boot, at least in winter, is that they won't provide the grip that is needed to walk on snow and ice (I live in Chicago now). I tried wearing my Sperry's in the snow once and almost broke my ass.
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what kind of water treatment do use?
my f/w is all rain.
I use cheap Nikwax for leather from REI.
I agree with Collin. I wish there was a boot that was as low and slim as the Sperry 7-eye but had a decent tread to it. I imagine Yuketans are no good in the winter either.
There are Yuketen and SeaVees grizzly boots with a textures crepe sole that would probably grip better than the deck. I like the idea of a true deck boot, but I agree that they're not going to be a staple boot in anyone's winter wardrobe.
I cant fuck with Sperry's. BoO kinda killed em for me. I'm nearly certain that I'm in the minority on this...
Get some Yuks...
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