Why make it so that the shoe can be worn like an "espadrille"?
Quite simply because on a boat, you repeatedly need to put on and take off your shoes. Manoeuvres, relaxing on board, landing on a beach, walking to get supplies, etc. Basically, we wanted to find a way to get shoes on and off quickly, without using your hands.
The heel is made from leather, for a secure fit, but without a heel stiffener so that it "folds down" easily. We are not promising you the unrivalled comfort of espadrille sandals, but a good middle ground instead.
How to maintain your leather shoes
After sailing, we advise you to:
- Leave the shoes to dry near a heat source
- On the completely dry leather, vigorously brush with a hard brush to get rid of mud and dirt
- Use a suede brush or nubuck rubber to get remove stains
- If the stains remain, clean with a brush and a bit of warm water
- Leave to dry
- Brush again with a hard brush
- Spray on a waterproofing treatment: this will give the leather a shine and bring out the colour