March 9, 2017
Sperry has launched a new shoe line called Sperry 7 Seas, an innovative new line of shoes built for exploration by land and sea. According to a Sperry press release, Sperry 7 Seas is “an updated boat shoe design featuring 21st century technology that was developed in partnership with America’s Cup athletes.. When America’s Cup sailors, the best sailing athletes in the world, needed a footwear partner, they looked to Sperry, makers of the world’s first boat shoe. As the Official Footwear Supplier for Oracle Team USA and SoftBank Team Japan, Sperry designers created the Sperry 7 Seas Pro to meet the demanding needs of extreme sailing …
“Its new design elements provide beastly traction, fierce fit, and intense vent. Terrain traction pods and Sperry’s classic non-marking rubber outsole with Razor-Cut Wave-Siping assure superior grip. The 360° Lacing System, MocFit construction, and SeaBound integrated energy return system provide a fit that gives the wearer confidence in both sun and storm. Lastly, its hydrophobic mesh uppers with HydroPel technology and OmniVent construction ensure the shoe sheds water and dries quickly, providing intense ventilation when facing the elements. Comprised of four styles and 23 colorways, the collection retails for approximately $90 ( U.S. dollars) and is now available at retail and on Sperry.com.”
