Whether you’re headed on a summer getaway, running errands or lounging around, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite summer shoe styles to ensure you’re ready for any occasion in style and absolute comfort.  My go to brand, whether it be for summer slides or rugged winter boots, is and will continue to be Sorel.  If, and it’s unlikely, you’re not familiar with Sorel, the company has been expertly crafting shoes and boots since 1962.  In that time, Sorel has managed to combine the unmatched comfort of their boots with high fashion, offering styles for every season, purpose and personality.  These are a few of my favorites this summer and the one’s you’ll see me in.

Sorel Joanie II Strap Wedge Sandal

Women’s Joanie II Strap Wedge Sandal

No summer wardrobe is complete without the perfect wedge sandal, and this is it – the Joanie II Strap Wedge Sandal. It’s the perfect all day shoe, whether for work, dinner and everything in between.  The Joanie II offers the comfort Sorel is known for, with the perfect amount of cushion and support, meaning you can quite literally wear these shoes all day with no fatigue or sore spots.  You can also wear them just about anywhere as they have a solid rubber sole that offers excellent traction and again adds to the comfort.  The Joanie II Strap Wedge Sandal comes in three colors, elderberry (which is my personal fave), black and sage.

$160, via Sorel

Women’s Campsneak Slip-On Shoe

Women’s Campsneak Slip-On Shoe

Sorel will never let the rain get in the way of keeping you from looking great, so for the dreaded summer downpours, the Campsneak Slip-on is a must.  Made with a waterproof upper of either waterproof suede, waterproof nubuk or waterproof leather with comfortable canvas lining and a molded rubber sole, your feet stay completely dry, whether on the boat, in a downpour or hopping through the occasional puddle. Again, comfort is key here, and thanks to a memory EVA footbed, you can spend all day in these shoes and stay comfy all day.  Choose from black, oatmeal, sage or kettle to perfectly pair with your wardrobe, and whether rain or shine, you’ll look and feel amazing.

$90, via Sorel

Women’s Kinetic Lace Sneaker

Women’s Kinetic Lace Sneaker

As a woman on-the-go, I’ve always taken my sneakers very seriously, buying solely based on fit and purpose. But trends have changed and sneakers are now a part of the fashion world, and it’s a trend I’m happy to embrace. The problem is, sneakers have always been anything but fashionable, but Sorel pulled the comfort and fit of a sneaker and made it look good in the form of the Kinetic Lace Sneaker. Thanks to their soft fabric upper and scalloped sole, which is perfectly on trend for the summer, the Kinetic Lace Sneaker is exceptionally cool with ample cushioning, making them the perfect weekend or on-the-go shoe. Color options include natural tan (my fave), black, mauve vapor, white or blue shadow.  If you’re looking for something even more chic, Sorel also offers the Kinetic Sneak with a lightweight mesh upper and velcro straps.

$130, via Sorel

Women’s Ella Slide Sandal

Women’s Ella Slide Sandal

No summer wardrobe would be complete without the perfect slide sandal and like the others, the Sorel Ella Slide Sandal exemplify comfortable chic. Full grain leather straps with an PU-like EVA footbed and perfectly molded rubber sole look amazing and feel even better, finally giving you a chic sandal option you actually want to wear.  Offered in black, camel brown or zing, these quick slides will match any summer ensemble with elegance and style.

$75, via Sorel

Boots – they’re the staple of any winter wardrobe.  They can make or break an outfit, making tights and a tunic look like a well thought out ensemble or a complete fashion fail.  In addition to making a style statement on your behalf, the best boots are functional as well, keeping your feet toasty warm and dry no matter what kind of weather you’re enjoying.  And while you’re not going to find a stylish and functional pair of boots at bargain basement prices, if you choose right, you will get a great pair of boots that will give you several winters worth of use.

Choosing the right pair of boots seems like a daunting task, but rest assured, I’v done the leg-work for you.  Having tried and failed with several styles and brands over the years, I’ve had freezing toes at a football game, a heel break off at a work dinner and blisters from the wrong shoe selection while on vacation.  Trust me when I say that a great pair of boots, while a necessary part of winter, can be one of the best parts of winter.

To start off my winter wear picks, I decided to choose a few styles from one of my favorite brands and one that has never left my feet freezing, uncomfortable or unattractive – Sorel. They’ve been around since 1962, so it’s no surprise that over the past five decades they’ve mastered the art of boot making.  They originated in Canada where cold weather deems it necessary to wear warm protective boots nearly year round.  And just as importantly, they work with some of the best designers in the business, making boots that are at home on any snow capped mountain while equally at home in any fashion mag.

Sorel Joan of Arctic Premium

To give you the broadest range of what Sorel has to offer I decided to choose three very distinct winter boots for three very different looks.  The Joan of Arctic Premium is a classic style from Sorel, but every year they update it with new details and different colors and materials. Even with the changes, however, Sorel has never lost sight of what made it an iconic boot in the first place.  Why the Sorel Joan of Arctic Premium?  It’s waterproof, so you don’t have to worry about puddles and melting snow.  It’s really warm, thanks to a felt lining that keep your feet at a comfortable temperature without getting sweaty.  And lastly, they look great, with the perfect blend of ruggedness and style.

Sorel Conquest Carly Short

The second pair of boots (and the ones that could become my favorite go to boots of the season) are the Conquest Carly Short Boots.  In a couple of days, these boots will look very familiar to you, as their taller sibling is featured on Jennifer Lawrence in the Hunger Games Catching Fire movie that’s about to hit theaters.  Like the taller version, they’re lightweight, meaning when you’re trecking through the snow, you won’t be the slow one that’s stomping around like you have weights around your ankles.  And thanks to the combination of a rubber sole, nylon and leather upper, your feet will also stay dry.  What I really love about these boots though is their style.  They’re a go to boot that pair well with just about anything, and personally, they’re one of my favorite boots to get dirty.

Sorel Winter Fancy

And the final Sorel boot recommendation is the Winter Fancy Tall Boot, a classic dress boot with the same great waterproof and insulating properties as Sorel’s more rugged winter boots.  The Winter Fancy boot is perfect for nights out when you want something a little more sophisticated and dressed up but don’t want to sacrifice feeling in your toes or if you just prefer a sleeker city style.  They have a great heel and buckle detail, but my favorite part of the Winter Fancy design is the front zip for quick and easy removal after a long day of trekking through cold weather and snow.

With summer here and fall approaching ever so quickly, we thought now would be the perfect time to bring you three of our favorite shoe picks from one of our favorite footwear brands: Sorel.  What makes all of our Sorel shoe picks so great, however, isn’t the fact they’re purely summer shoes. All of them will help you make a perfect transition into fall as well, when temperatures start getting a little cooler and the weather a little wetter.

There’s the Sorel Yaquina, a casual, Mexican inspired summer boot featuring a lovely and bright textile upper (in a design that’s completely unique). There’s the Sorel Lake Wedge Sandal, a flirtatious shoe that’s perfect for a day on the boat or a night out on the town. And there’s the Sorel Medina Rain Heel, a functional, stylish boot that keeps your feet dry and still looks incredible with a dress.

You can check out all three of our Sorel Shoe picks in the gallery below, or check out the full lineup of Sorel footwear at the official Sorel website.

From a physical fitness standpoint, few things (if any) offer as many health benefits crammed into a single package as running.  Running burns calories, increases endurance, lowers blood pressure, strengthens the heart… and the list goes on.

Needless to say, I’m a huge fan of running.  When I was younger I ran about 3 miles a day, 4-5 days a week.  Now that I’m a little older and my body needs a little more work to stay fit, I’ve actually upped my distance to the 5 mile mark.  My wife, being the fantastic motivator she is, has also pushed me to compete in numerous half marathons and a few marathons with her.  So when it comes to running, I would consider myself to be fairly well versed.

But as great as running is, the benefits do come at a price.  Running is a relatively high impact exercise, and if you’re not careful, it can cause significant wear-and-tear on your body.

It’s a lesson I learned when I hit my 30’s.

When I was younger, I didn’t even think about running.  I woke up, threw on whatever running shoes or cross trainers I had laying around, and went for a run.  But as I got older, my body started giving me signs it was unhappy.  Knee pain, in particular, started plaguing me, until eventually it got to the point I had to take days off to let my knees recover.  I realized that I needed to start assessing my runs, and figure out exactly what was leading to the uncomfort I was experiencing in my knees.

At the suggestion of my wife, I went to a local shoe store that offered a free running analysis, and found that I over pronate slightly when I step (in other words, I strike more on the outside of my foot).  Worse, however, was that my current running shoes were compounding the problem, as they favored those with under pronation (which placed even more strain on my outer leg).

The salesman recommended I switch to the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 12.  I did, and the chronic knee pain I had been experiencing on my runs disappeared virtually overnight.  I was so impressed with the analysis and the Brooks that I convinced my wife to have an analysis of her gait performed as well.  She did, and subsequently picked up a pair of Brooks Ghost 5.  You’ll here from her shortly, but in a nutshell, she says they’re the most comfortable running shoes she’s ever worn.

Here’s a look at both the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 12 and Brooks Ghost 5, why we love them, and why if you’re serious about running, Brooks needs to be at the top of your list.

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 12 ($110, men’s and women’s)

The 12 in the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 12 name isn’t just a random number, it’s the twelfth revision of Brooks’ popular Adrenaline series.  Brooks has been creating the Adrenaline series for quite a while, and it’s clear when you’re wearing the Adrenaline GTS 12’s they know exactly what they’re doing.  Simply put, the Adrenaline GTS 12’s are incredibly, incredibly comfortable.

How do they do it?  It all begins in the sole.

Turn the Adrenaline GTS 12’s over, and the first thing you’ll notice in the heel area is what Brooks calls the caterpillar crash pad.  It’s a segmented rubber pad that provides tremendous cushioning for heel strikers, but because it’s segmented, it still manages to offer a smooth transition into the midfoot.

Another vital piece of comfort that’s built into the sole is what Brooks calls DNA, located both in the heel and the forefoot.  Getting geeky for a second, DNA is engineered from what’s called a non-Newtonian liquid, a special substance capable of transforming itself depending on what you need it to do.  At slow speeds, like when you’re walking, DNA takes a break and provides maximum cushioning.  But as your pace quickens, DNA goes to work and intelligently starts dispersing the pressure, resulting in a still comfortable but firmer sole.  You need cushioning, but you need support as well.

And speaking of support, the Adrenaline GTS 12 offers plenty.  One of the key ways it does so is with what Brooks calls a Progressive Diagonal roll bar, located in the midsole.  According to Brooks, their tri-density PDRB midsoles are biomechanically engineered to allow for progressive pronation control and to create smoother transitions from the midstance phase into the propulsion phase.  I don’t know how it works, but after learning of my over pronation and subsequently logging 100+ miles on my GTS 12’s, I can tell it works.  Knee pain and shin pain are completely gone, and I’m feeling a comfort level when running I’ve never felt before.  They’re just awesome.

Up top, the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 12’s note a super flexible, supremely breathable mesh upper that looks great.  While not ideal in wet conditions, they’re fantastic for everything else thanks to their excellent cooling and moisture management properties.

From a fit standpoint, the core of the upper’s design is a lacing system with four stretch points.  The idea is that regardless of your foot shape, the GTS 12’s can adapt to your foot and lock it in closer to the midsole.  Another element of the Adrenaline’s that I love is that in the heel area, Brooks has added a split collar lining that significantly reduces friction (and in turn, reduces the chance of heel blisters).  For me, all of this adds up to a fit that borders on perfection.  They’re supportive, perfectly snug, and have ample room in the toe box.

Do I love my Brooks Adrenaline GTS 12’s?  Absolutely.  Do I recommend them to everyone?  No, because as I came to learn, you need to pick a shoe based on your specific gait.  But for anyone that suffers from moderate pronation, the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 12’s are absolutely fantastic.  They’ve completely eliminated all the unnecessary pain I’d been enduring by running with the wrong shoes, and I haven’t looked back since.

For those of you that either are neutral footed, have more pronation or under pronate, fret not.  Brooks has a fantastic tool (which you can try here) that analyzes your gait from the comfort of your own computer.  Take the test, and you’ll see precisely what shoes they recommend.  Best of all, they have a 30-day satisfaction guarantee, so if they get it wrong, you can trade them in for a different pair.

To learn more about the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 12, head over to the official Brooks website for more details and ordering info.  And if you’re unsure of sizing, be sure to check out the “What’s My Size” tool on the Adrenaline GTS 12’s product page, which is an incredibly accurate way to get the perfect size without trying on the shoes first.

Brooks Ghost 5 ($110, men’s and women’s)

Whereas I’m a proud owner of the Adrenaline GTS 12’s, my wife owns the Brooks Ghost 5 – an ideal fit for neutral gaits.  Rather than attempt to review the shoe for her, I’ll let her take it from here.

I’ve tried countless pairs of running shoes from all different brands, and pretty much all of them end in blisters.  It’s so bad I’ve actually accepted the fact that blisters are a requirement of running.  Or so I thought.  After witnessing my husband’s new love of running thanks to his Brooks, mixed with some gentle prodding on his part, he convinced me to try the running test as well.   They told me I was a neutral gait, but that the blisters I was experiencing were due to my wider than normal feet (which, by the way, isn’t exactly something women like to hear).

They recommended the Brooks Ghost 5 in a wide fit.  Like my husband, it was my first pair of Brooks, so I wasn’t sure of what to expect.  But after my first run in them, I officially became a Brooks convert.  For the first time in recent memory I’ve been able to run blister free.  I really can’t say I how happy I am with them and how much better my feet feel.

Some of the things I love about the Brooks Ghost 5:  number one, the comfort.  For me, they offer the perfect level of comfort, especially during my longer runs.  The caterpillar crash pad extends through the length of the shoe, so there’s a really nice level of cushioning and flexibility throughout my stride.  There’s also Brooks DNA incorporated into the sole, which provides me more cushioning at slower speeds but gets firmer as my speed increases.

Another thing I love about the Ghost 5’s is the fit.  They’re snug and supportive, but there’s plenty of room in the toebox for my feet, which is something that’s very difficult for me to find in a shoe.

Lastly, I love the look of the Ghost 5’s.  I personally like the purple because of the bright colors, and was surprised at how much detail has been incorporated into the design.  They look great – so great, in fact, that a few of my friends purchased pairs of their own, one of them for running and two of them for the style.

The Brooks Ghost 5 is really a great shoe if you’re a neutral runner, and if you’re prone to blisters, there’s a really good chance it will alleviate any problems you’re currently experiencing.  I’m finally pain free when running, and because of this, I’m a Brooks convert.  I recommend them to everyone I know, and I recommend them to you.

To learn more about the Brooks Ghost 5, head over to the official Brooks website for more details and ordering info.  And to ensure the right size without ever leaving your computer, be sure to check out the “What’s My Size” tool on the Ghost 5’s product page.

With spring in full force and summer knocking on our doors, it’s time to get outside and take in all the glory Mother Nature has to offer.  One of the easiest ways to take advantage of the gorgeous weather is running, and one of the ways I love putting in miles is getting off the road and onto the trails.

Unlike traditional running, where surfaces are smooth and flat, trail running is an entirely different animal, with rocky, uneven surfaces the norm; water and mud an everyday occurrence; and the chance of injury that much greater than running on the road.  When I first tried trail running, my attempt was in normal running shoes, and I quickly discovered a pair of dedicated trail shoes were a must.  Unfortunately, finding trails shoes for running can be a difficult task, as many are too heavy and awkward for longer runs.

This spring, in seeking out a new pair of trail shoes, I picked up a pair of Keen Tryon WP, and after breaking them in for the last month, I can tell you they’re a fantastic option for anyone looking to run on rugged terrain.  For starters, they’re super comfortable.  The Keen Tryon WP provides great arch support; they’re light enough to not hold you back; and the soles are rugged enough (thanks to the KEEN.Zorb system) to dampen the blows from jagged rocks, ruts, and any other obstacles you may encounter.  Compared to other trail shoes I’ve used, there’s also a fantastic level of heel protection – more so than other trail shoes I’ve tried – and they’re just tall enough to add additional ankle support in comparison to normal running shoes.  Another great feature:  a removable metatomical dual density EVA footbed is not only provides support for your foot’s contours, it also makes cleaning the Tryon WP’s a breeze.

From a ruggedness standpoint, the Keen Tryon WP has a variety of technological designed to keep your feet protected.  There’s the KEEN.DRY membrane construction, which is a material that’s both waterproof but breathable enough to keep your feet cool.  Up front, the toe box features added protection, shielding your feet from the common trail occurrence of toe stubs.  And the entire shoe is constructed with minimal seams, making the likelihood of water penetration even less and lessening the number of weak points on the shoe.  After putting in a couple hundred miles in them , I can tell you the Keen Tryon WP have held up beautifully.

With a street price of $120, you can’t go wrong with the Keen Tryon WP’s if you’re looking for a superbly comfortable, rugged shoe for trail running.  They’re available in multiple color combos and in both men’s and women’s varieties, so you’re sure to find a Keen Tryon WP that fits you’re unique style.  To order the Keen Tryon WP, you can pick both the men’s Keen Tryon WP and women’s Keen Tryon WP from Amazon.com.

As an avid runner, I’m always looking for new ways to improve my time spent outdoors, especially in terms of maximizing my fitness level.  I’m running to get in shape, so my goal is to find the best way to get the most out of each stride I take.  How exactly to do that is a question that will likely be asked from now until eternity, but one of the latest evolutions in the world of running is the concept of minimalism, with the fundamental question being how to best connect to the surface you’re running on.

It’s an idea that stems from analyzing the foot itself.  The foot is an incredibly complex creature, comprised of 52 bones, 66 joints, 40 muscles, and hundreds of sensory receptors, tendons, and ligaments.  Walk barefoot, and it’s immediately evident how complex the foot is, as your foot continuously sends signals to your brain informing it of slight variations in the terrain while simultaneously making micro adjustments to maximize your balance.  The problem is, running shoes ignore this complexity, hiding the ability of your foot to feel the surface it’s on.  Your balance is lessened, muscles that ordinarily would be working aren’t, and your foot strength doesn’t reach its full potential.

While you could run barefoot, making the transition after a life of wearing shoes would be a difficult one, to say the least.  That’s where Vibram FiveFingers come into play.  In 2006, Vibram came up with the idea of creating a shoe that brings you as close to possible as running barefoot, allowing the complexity of the foot to be utilized, but still offering protection from elements that otherwise could lead to injury.  It’s an idea that’s been met with tremendous success, and after numerous evolutions in the Vibram FiveFingers lineup, I finally took the plunge, purchasing a pair of Vibram FiveFingers Komodosport LS shoes for myself.  And while they do take some time getting used to, I have to say, I’m officially a convert of the minimal style of running.

Vibram FiveFingers Komodosport LS Overview

In looking at the Vibram FiveFingers Lineup, the Komodosport LS is the Vibram’s newest addition to the fitness line.  They feature a stitch-free, seamless 2mm footbed designed to reduce friction while running, while the bottom is made up of the Vibram TC1 performance rubber outsole to provide both grip and foot protection.  Comparing the traditional Komodosport to the Komodosport LS, the strongest selling point of the Komodosport LS is the addition of Vibram’s speed lacing system – a system that helps accommodate wider feet and higher insteps – as opposed to the original Komodosport’s velcro strap.

Vibram FiveFingers Komodosport LS Fit

Describing the fit of the Komodosport LS is comparable to the fit of a thin glove on your hand.  The fit itself is exceptionally tailored, while the most notable attribute of Vibram FiveFingers are that they have individual toe pockets for each of your toes.  Why does it matter?  Just as gloves with individual finger pockets allow full function of your hands (as opposed to mittens that keep all your four fingers in a single area), Vibram FiveFingers allow full function of your feet, letting your toes move independently over terrain just as they would if you were barefoot.  Coming from traditional running shoes, it’s a tight fit at first, but give them a little time, and they quite literally become an extension of your foot.  Out of the box, they’re the most comfortable running shoes I’ve ever worn.

Vibram FiveFingers Komodosport LS Performance

As with any product, you never know if a company’s marketing pitch is going to deliver or if it’s just going to be hype, and Vibram’s pitch to give up traditional running shoes is a bold one.  But I have to say, having used the Komodosport LS for the past couple months, Vibram’s pitch lives up to the hype.  It’s a drastically different way to run, but it’s an awesome one.

Comfort wise, the Komodosport LS are incredibly comfortable, straight out of the box.  From day one, I’ve had no blister issues, and no issues of any kind, for that matter.  The inside is soft, and the shoes as a whole do a great job with moisture control.  From a flexibility standpoint, the Komodosport LS are incredibly unrestrictive, allowing your foot to flex and move better than any shoes I’ve ever worn.  And in terms of surface feel, the Vibram TC1 outsoles do a great providing traction and protection while still transmitting exceptionally well whatever it is you’re running on.  In doing so, your foot can make the micro corrections it needs to maximize your balance, but your foot is still being protected the entire time.  It’s really the perfect medium between running barefoot and running with shoes.

Vibram FiveFingers Komodosport LS Conclusion

Ultimately, despite the existence of almost too many different running shoes to count, I’m a believer that less is more.  Vibram FiveFingers take the idea that the incredible complexity already present in your foot should be highlighted, not hidden, and they’ve created a way to bring the remarkable functionality of your foot into the running process.  And it works.  Running is not only more comfortable, you feel better while doing it.  You have better balance, you feel more connected to the road, and I’ve found that even my running form has improved.  Try them, and you’ll never look back.

Vibram FiveFingers Komodosport LS are available in both men’s and women’s varieties in a total of six colors (three men’s and three women’s), with an MSRP of $110.  To learn more about the Vibram FiveFingers Komodosport LS or to order a pair, head over to the official Vibram FiveFingers website.

With the Mercedes-Benz Sailing Cup having just wrapped up, we thought we’d turn our attention momentarily to the world of sailing and some of the style that goes along with it.  Whether you’re the captain of a new 43 foot Beneteau or just want to look like you are, summer’s the perfect time to add a dash of sailing into your everyday life.  And one of the most used and easiest elements to add into your sailing style is your footwear.  Boat shoes look great with almost anything; they’re exceptionally comfortable; and if you have a boat, they’re extremely functional, as they drastically increase your traction on what can be very slippery surfaces.  In the world of boating shoes, it goes without saying that we need to feature Sperry Top-Sider – I mean, they practically invented boat shoes.  I take that back – they did invent boat shoes.

In the 1930’s, amidst a cold Connecticut winter, a Captain by the name of Paul Sperry noticed that his dog Prince was able to maintain a surprising level of grip when running on icy conditions.  Observing the cocker spaniel’s paws, Sperry discovered it was the hundreds of tiny cracks and cuts going in various directions that allowed him to maintain this grip.  Applying his newfound discovery to his own footwear, Sperry used a pen knife to cut siping into the outsole of a rubber sneaker, and the world’s first boat shoe was born.  It’s this design of wave-like grooves that were instrumental in the success of the Authentic Original Sperry Top-Sider introduced back in 1935, and it’s also the inspiration for Sperry’s latest patent, called Razor-Siping, that’s being utilized today.

In selecting which Sperry Top-Siders to feature, truth be told, we really could have picked any.  They all look fantastic, and the Sperry Authentic Originals are one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable shoes in the world (of all the shoes I own, they’re easily one of my favorites).  But rather than opting for the more conventional Classic Boat Shoes that you’re already familiar with, we instead wanted to draw attention feature a pair of Sperry Top-Siders from their Performance line.  What is the Sperry Performance Line you ask?  Simply put, it’s a range of boat shoes that blends classic Sperry style with industry leading comfort and traction.

It’s an offense we’re all guilty of it – we’ve worn athletic shoes on a boat for their vibration dampening abilities, but in doing so, we’ve given up traction.  And that’s the compromise Sperry Performance boat shoes address.  While they offer superb levels of vibration damping technology, the Performance line maintains the patented siping that’s made Sperry famous.  Traction remains excellent; comfort remains better than that of your favorite athletic shoes; and they look great.  Of course, you don’t need to be on a boat to enjoy the Sperry Performance shoes – they’re equally as comfortable on land.  Wherever you’re using them, here’s a pair of our favorites from the Sperry Performance line that you’re going to love.

Men’s ASV Classic Boat Shoe ($140)

For the gentlemen, the must-have shoes in the Sperry Performance line are the Men’s ASV Classic boat shoes.  The classic styling looks great anywhere, and functionally, they may very well be the best boat shoes money can buy.  They’re exceptionally comfortable when spending a day at sea; they’re supremely easy to clean; and they’re engineered extremely well.  To be honest, after owning a pair, there’s nothing I can find fault with.  Some of the technologies that make the Sperry Men’s ASV Classic boat shoes so great include:

• Proprietary ASV Technology with Ant-Shock and Vibration Properties (helps reduce shock forces up to 40%)
• Superior Traction through Hydro-Grip™ Rubber for Better Footing
• Enhanced Agility with Unique Upper Designed for Improved Flexibility
• Quick Drying Materials for Low Water Absorption
• Internal Drainage to Remove Water from Around the Foot for Better Comfort
• Anti-Microbial Linings Protect Against Bacteria that Cause Odor
• Non-Marking, Rubber Outsole with Wave-Siping™ for Ultimate Wet / Dry Traction

Women’s ASV Athletic Boat Shoe ($130)

From a technical standpoint, the Sperry Women’s ASV Classic boat shoe is virtually identical to the Men’s ASV Classic boat shoe.  Both feature Sperry’s ASV anti-shock and anti-vibration technology, both feature Hydro-Grip rubber footing, and both feature a non-marking rubber outsole with Wave-Siping.  Where the two differ is styling.  While the Men’s ASV Classic features the more classic Sperry look, the Women’s ASV notes a more modern, sporty look.  They look great on a boat, but honestly, my wife (who loves athletic footwear) wears them everywhere, as they’ve become one of favorite pairs of shoes.  As with the Sperry Men’s ASV Classic boat shoes, technologies on the Sperry Women’s ASV Athletic boat shoes include:

• Proprietary ASV Technology with Anti-Shock and Vibration Properties (helps reduce shock forces up to 40%)
• Superior Traction through Hydro-Grip™ Rubber for Better Footing
• Enhanced Agility with Unique Upper Designed for Improved Flexibility
• Quick Drying Materials for Low Water Absorption
• Internal Drainage to Remove Water from Around the Foot for Better Comfort
• Anti-Microbial Linings Protect Against Bacteria that Cause Odor
• Non-Marking, Rubber Outsole with Wave-Siping™ for Ultimate Wet / Dry Traction

If you’d like to learn more about Sperry Top-Sider, you can find their full range of range of boat shoes at the official Sperry website.  I love my Sperry Authentic Originals and my ASV Classics, and as I said earlier, you really can’t go wrong with any Sperrys.  They invented the boat shoe, and 75 years later, they’re still the best.