Sperry: the timeless icon of the sailor

A story that begins far away, that of Sperry, when Paul inherits from his family his passion for the sea and maritime tradition. One day in 1935, watching his dog run smoothly on the ice in Connecticut, Paul was born the goddess who would revolutionize boat shoes and his life: carving grooves, like those on a dog’s fingertips, into the bottom of the rubber sole to create friction. Thus was born the world’s first boat shoe with a non-slip sole, the Canvas Circular Vamp Oxford and a brand that would become iconic for sailing enthusiasts and beyond: Sperry Top Sider. The following years are a succession of successes and confirmations. From ’39, the Sperry became an official supplier to the US Army and the Canvas, produced in numerous versions, including leather, became a trendy accessory in the ’60s, also worn by the President of the United States, John Fitzgerald Kennedy. In the ’80s and ’90s, Sperry became a supplier of sailing teams and regattas such as the Withebread Round the World. A shoe that is a timeless classic, an expression of freedom and chic comfort.