Best sailing shoes

Here's the best sailing shoes to keep your feet warm and dry from casual day sailing, to offshore cruising.
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Aquasocks in navy
Best sailing shoes: WateLves Barefoot Quick-Dry Aqua Socks
No need for socks with these in-water shoes from WateLves. They’re light weight and perfect for summer sailing and water activities — keeping your feet protected without feeling like you’re wearing shoes. These are ergonomically molded with a performance cushioning separated protective toe.
Grundéns deck boots in grey
Best sailing shoes: Grundèns Deck Boss Ankle Boot
Grundéns boots have a world-wide reputation for being durable, waterproof and very comfy. These high-performance deck boots were originally designed for people fishing, spending long days on their feet. They’ve prioritized a thicker insole to promote noticeable shock resistance and added a comfortable cooling liner. If you’re in a colder climate, or spending a long time at sea in wet conditions (hello foul weather gear), then these are the boots for you.
Xtratuf boots in 15inch chocolate camo
Best sailing shoes: Xtratuf 15inch Legacy boots
XTRATUFs full 15inch boot is perfect for sailing and all things water related — especially if you’re trying to keep your socks dry getting in and out of the dinghy onshore! Much like the leather lace ankle boot above, this is built with the same care for foot comfort, and protection from the wet and cold. This boot converts from full length to wader style with the boot top folded down.
Astral Loyak boat shoes in navy
Best sailing shoes: Astral Loyak boat shoes
The Loyak is a minimalist, low-cut, top-rated water shoe, with hands down one of the grippiest soles on the market. With a water-resistant canvas outer and removable insoles they do take a while to dry but they’re engineered for heavy water use, so they are super durable. Check out the features — what more could you want?!
Sperry authentic original boat shoe
Best sailing shoes: Sperry boat shoe
These classic Sperry boat shoes are a world-wide favourite of many who live by or spends time on the water. Ultimate in comfort and iconic in style, these are equally at home in casual clothes on shore, or sailing the coastline onboard. These offer terrific traction in the wet or dry.
Aquasocks in white/black
Best sailing shoes: WateLves Barefoot Quick-Dry Aqua Socks
No need for socks with these in-water shoes from WateLves. They’re light weight and perfect for summer sailing and water activities — keeping your feet protected without feeling like you’re wearing shoes. These are ergonomically molded with a performance cushioning separated protective toe.
Aquasocks in rose/green
Best sailing shoes: WateLves Barefoot Quick-Dry Aqua Socks
These amphibian shoes from WateLves are perfect for the times when you want to keep your feet protected in water, or on deck without feeling like you’re wearing shoes. Think paddling, exploring rock-pools and waterfall hike adventures. These are ergonomically molded with a performance cushioning separated protective toe.
Xtratuf leather deck boots in Cathay Spice/Olive colour
Xtratuf Leather Ankle Deck Boot Lace
XTRATUFs are a favourite with sailors — and the leather lace ankle boot is crafted for adventures both on and off the boat. This company designs boots for commercial fishermen in Alaska — so they know about designing products for long cold, wet days. The laceup ankle boot gives you customised fit and all day comfort with an EVA insole (that’s a foam material which is super supportive and absorbs a lot of ground shock).
Grundéns deck ankle boots in red
Best sailing shoes: Grundèns Deck Boss Ankle Boot
Grundéns boots have a world-wide reputation for being durable, waterproof and very comfy. These high-performance deck boots were originally designed for people fishing, spending long days on their feet. They’ve prioritized a thicker insole to promote noticeable shock resistance and added a comfortable cooling liner. If you’re in a colder climate, or spending a long time at sea in wet conditions (hello foul weather gear), then these are the boots for you.
Helly Hansen Skagen F-1 boat shoe in navy
Best sailing shoes: Helly Hansen Skagen F-1 boat shoe
The Skagen F-1 Offshore is a high-performance sneaker hybrid — engineered for excellent stability on deck with a streamlined design. If you’re an avid sailor, this is the ultimate deck shoe to invest in.
Sperry original price boatshoe
Best sailing shoes: Sperry original pride boatshoe
These classic Sperry boat shoes are a world-wide favourite of many who live by or spends time on the water. Ultimate in comfort and iconic in style, these are equally at home in casual clothes on shore, or sailing the coastline onboard. These offer terrific traction in the wet or dry.
Sperry authentic original boat shoe in tan
Best sailing shoes: Sperry boat shoe
These classic Sperry boat shoes are a world-wide favourite of many who live by or spends time on the water. Ultimate in comfort and iconic in style, these are equally at home in casual clothes on shore, or sailing the coastline onboard. These offer terrific traction in the wet or dry.
KEEN SOLR sandal
Best sailing shoes: KEEN SOLR sandal
These are equally good exploring new streets or hiking a few trails as they are mucking around in the dinghy or onboard around the deck. This high performance closed toe water sandal is great for hot climates and suitable for wider feet. SOLR = Sea, Ocean, Lake, River so if you’re after an open sandal for sailing, SUPing and all things water sports, these are worth your time and money with great reviews.
Converse Chuck Taylor Allstar shoes in white
Best shoes for sailing: Converse Allstars
Believe it or not, Converse are a favourite among sailboat racers and cruisers. That’s because they’re budget friendly with non-marking soles and great traction. If you get them wet though just be aware that the canvas will take a while to dry compared to other shoes, so they’re best worn for shorter periods or when the weather’s fine.
Adidas cloudfoam shoe in black and white
Best sailing shoes: Adidas cloudfoam shoe
Lightweight running shoes with good grip can be good onboard for non-serious sailing. If you’re on a sailing adventure, you may just find the need to stretch your legs for a good run too. So if you’re after a running shoe that you can wear onboard too, then this Adidas Cloud foam shoe is my top pick.