At Sperry we believe in the power and emotional connection to water, to free the mind, ignite the imagination and soothe the human spirit. Founded in 1935, Paul Sperry invented the world’s first non-slip sole that was the bedrock for the original boat shoe. From mastering the comfort and safety of a sought-after deck shoe, to the art of preppy fashion, today we continue to design coastal-inspired casual-wear anchored in performance innovation, style and quality craftsmanship. Our expertise is 90 years in the making, and it all started with a man’s love for the open ocean, his boat and his dog…