Today is Semi-Wordless Wednesday (although I may be using more than usual)! Let us travel back through the history of one of the preppiest inventions in history:
First designed by Paul Sperry in 1935, His successful design was inspired by the pattern of grooves or cracks on his dog's feet and combined a leather upper-shoe with a herringbone pattern of grooves on the sole. It the first boat shoes introduced to the boating market, and have never left since.
Now worn by preps across the country, in a vast variety of styles, colors, and conveniences. (I have the boots above) Shown in a previous post....and below. Sperry is now known as an All American family company, with it's comfortable soles and good quality. Tommy Hilfiger, J. Crew, and other preppy brands have also adopted Sperrys into their clothing lines.
It now is the sponsor of many sailing excursions, races, and competitions.
This is the 75th anniversary shoe released last spring (2010)
Love this ad!
Sperry Top-Sider Ad Campaign for Spring 2011
Two Sperrys in my collection.
What are your favorites?
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4 comments:
Wow... I had no idea there was such an interesting background to Sperry boat shoes! My favorite is the new metallic pair.
Love this post Miss Prepster, I didn't know all of the history, I only know I can wear them *to death* and they last forever. You look darling in yours, I love those pictures.
Thanks for the info, I like learning the history of favorite brands. :)
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Excellent post! I have a pair that are rather well-worn and beginning to seem rather unbecoming. But well worn is much more preferable to new and stiff, or a least that is my contention. I just stumbled across you digital scribing and you have a fabulous setup.
Loving this post! I definitely love Sperry's!
xo
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