History - Sperry Top-Sider

"Surprisingly, the Sperry Top-Sider story begins with a cocker spaniel named Prince. On a raw winter day in New England when avid sailor and hobbyist inventor Paul Sperry let out his dog for its daily exercise he noticed that Prince was remarkably stable, even at a full run on the snow covered, icy crust.

An idea was born.

Paul raced back to his laboratory to begin working. Soon, with pieces of rubber, a razor blade and an ordinary sneaker, Paul had pieced together the prototype of the world's first boat shoe. Subsequent designs yielded the original Sperry Top-Sider now known as the Authentic Original.

Today, that heritage and performance are hard at work for those who can't live without the water. Sure, our shoes are still standard issue for most sailors. In fact, the Authentic Original is part of the US Naval Academy casual uniform."

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The original shoe carved with a penknife by Mr. Paul. A. Sperry in 1935 and the outsole today.

Sperry Top-Sider remains the vanguard of high-performance amphibious footwear.

They create footwear for people like them, who are water enthusiasts, which are passionate about the thrill of pursuits on the water.

The Sperry Top-Sider is the official footwear of the U.S. Sailing Team, Zodiac Academy, the World Billfish Series, and the Shimano Fishing Tour.

Every frat daddy knows that the Top-Sider is the staple for a fratty shoe. They are comfortable, water proof, and a style that lasts for ages. These are your go to shoe for any occasion.

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