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Sperry Men's Mako 2-Eye Boat Shoe

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Color: Amaretto

Size Chart

US MEN'S SHOE SIZE

Brand Size	UK Size	Europe	Heel to toe (in)
4	3	36	9
4.5	3.5	36.5	9.2
5	4	37	9.4
5.5	4.5	37.5	9.6
6	5	38	9.8
6.5	5.5	38.5	10
7	6	39.5	10.2
7.5	6.5	40	10.4
8	7	40.5	10.6
8.5	7.5	41.5	10.8
9	8	42	11
9.5	8.5	42.5	11.2
10	9	43	11.4
10.5	9.5	44	11.6
11	10	44.5	11.8
11.5	10.5	45	12
12	11	45.5	12.2
12.5	11.5	46.5	12.4
13	12	47	12.6
13.5	12.5	48	12.8
14	13	48.5	13
14.5	13.5	49	13.2
15	14	49.5	13.4
15.5	14.5	50	13.6
16	15	50.5	13.8
16.5	15.5	51	14
17	16	51.5	14.2
18	17	52.5	14.4

US SHOE SIZE

Brand Size	UK Size	Europe	Japan
4	3	36	-
4.5	3.5	36.5	-
5	4	37	-
5.5	4.5	37.5	-
6	5	38	25
6.5	5.5	38.5	25.5
7	6	39.5	26
7.5	6.5	40	26.5
8	7	40.5	27
8.5	7.5	41.5	27.5
9	8	42	28
9.5	8.5	42.5	28.5
10	9	43	29
10.5	9.5	44	29.5
11	10	44.5	30
11.5	10.5	45	31
12	11	45.5	-
12.5	11.5	46.5	-
13	12	47	-
13.5	12.5	48	-
14	13	48.5	-
14.5	13.5	49	-
15	14	49.5	-
15.5	14.5	50	-
16	15	50.5	-
16.5	15.5	51	-
17	16	51.5	-
18	17	52.5	-

Product details

Fabric type

100% Leather

Care instructions

Machine Wash

Origin

Imported

Sole material

Rubber

About this item

Classic boat shoe featuring 360-degree lacing system with rust-proof eyelets and logo patch on tongue

Padded tongue and collar

Dual-density bottom with cushion midsole for under-foot comfort

Shock-absorbing EVA heel for comfort

Non-marking rubber outsole with razor cut Wave-Siping for traction

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From the manufacturer

Our mission is to inspire the world to raise their sales and live life fully.

A wet deck was such a dangerous thing - Paul Sperry

Born on the water, we have evolved to walk on paths and pavements to one-ways and runways

Product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.4 x 7.9 x 4.6 inches; 15.4 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 0764027
Department ‏ : ‎ mens
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 1, 2001
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Sperry
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000EPC2WK

Best Sellers Rank: #33,809 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry)
- #131 in Men's Loafers & Slip-Ons

Customer Reviews:
4.6 4,877 ratings

Product Description

With enhanced comfort and support, the Mako is the worlds first boat shoe as rugged as a shark.

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4.6 out of 5

4,877 global ratings

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Customers like the value, fit, comfort, and quality of the shoes. They mention that it has a great fit, is true to size, and is very soft. They appreciate the appearance, and leather. However, some customers have reported issues with durability, saying that the rawhide laces repeatedly became undone and the sole wore through the bottom. They also disagree on arch support.

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585 customers mention538 positive47 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the shoes. They mention that it's a high quality build, well made leather shoes that are durable and very comfortable. Some customers love the brand and model, and say that the shoes will last a long time.

"...it a professional look and has a nice amount of flexibility and durability along with a snug fit but still comfortable to wear." Read more

"Great looking shoe. Feels good, high quality build, Probably get another pair, different color." Read more

"...heel (I tend to slap my right heel when I walk)... The rest of the shoes are in fine shape, and are now my "lawn shoes" for mowing,..." Read more

"Very nice pair of shoes. Worth the price." Read more

441 customers mention334 positive107 negative

Customers like the fit of the shoes. They say it fits well, looks great, and feels great. Some mention that the shoes are true to size and color as advertised. They are comfortable and look nice with sport coats or just jeans.

"...Not too snug and not too tight. O and i walked on my floor in the kitchen soaking wet and Didnt slip...." Read more

"...quality leather which gives it a professional look and has a nice amount of flexibility and durability along with a snug fit but still comfortable..." Read more

"...But NO, they fit just great.Any new pair of Top Siders takes a bit of time to adjust to one's feet, and these were no different...." Read more

"Nice looking shoes, and very well made. These are on the narrow side, with virtually no arch support. For me they are comfortable enough...." Read more

368 customers mention321 positive47 negative

Customers like the comfort of the shoes. They say they provide the right amount of cushioning and that they feel cool.

"...of flexibility and durability along with a snug fit but still comfortable to wear." Read more

"Great looking shoe. Feels good, high quality build, Probably get another pair, different color." Read more

"...These fit perfect and are comfortable. They are also a good looking shoe." Read more

"Very comfortable and will last a long time. Quality is excellent." Read more

310 customers mention296 positive14 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the shoes. They mention that it has a distinctive style, a fantastic color, and a good design. Some say that the shoes are dressy enough for business casual and right at home on the deck of a sailboat. They also say that they look and feel great in and of themselves.

"Very supple tan leather, pretty much a natural cut that is going to patina with time. I feel i have made the right choice...." Read more

"...them telling me that it has quality leather which gives it a professional look and has a nice amount of flexibility and durability along with a snug..." Read more

"Great looking shoe. Feels good, high quality build, Probably get another pair, different color." Read more

"...I love this design: it has padding where I need it, and the Oak color is a favorite of mine...." Read more

126 customers mention107 positive19 negative

Customers like the value of the shoes. They say it has an excellent quality/price ratio, and is well worth the price.

"Very nice pair of shoes. Worth the price." Read more

"...Popular with many age groups. A good price. Good quality." Read more

"Fit, style, look, and cost sync." Read more

"Good value on sale" Read more

53 customers mention45 positive8 negative

Customers generally like the leather of the shoes. They say it's excellent, thick, and good grade. Some customers also mention that the lace is genuine leather and holds up tight. Some say that the shoes retain the same all-leather construction and that they can wear them without socks.

"...for my fiancé and he absolutely loved them telling me that it has quality leather which gives it a professional look and has a nice amount of..." Read more

"...I love this design: it has padding where I need it, and the Oak color is a favorite of mine...." Read more

"Well made shoe. there is plenty of double stitching and the leather is thick and good grade...." Read more

"...These are excellent all leather, amaretto color, non marking gum rubber soles with a 3/8th heel...." Read more

40 customers mention21 positive19 negative

Customers are mixed about the arch support of the shoes. Some mention that they provide a tad arch support, while others say that they have little or no support.

"second pair I purchased for my husband he loves them. Good support!" Read more

"...These are on the narrow side, with virtually no arch support. For me they are comfortable enough...." Read more

"Very comfortable. Like a real shoe not a boat shoe. Arch support and everything. This is probably my fifth pair over the years." Read more

"...there's practically no arch support." Read more

77 customers mention22 positive55 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the shoes. They mention that the rawhide laces repeatedly became undone, the stitching inside fell apart, and the sole wore through the bottom. The stitching also skipped on some pairs.

"...crop up: the thread stitching the upper to the lower has come unthreaded along one side, running from about the heel to about the laces... I'm not..." Read more

"The leather shoe laces are difficult to tie. They don’t stay tied." Read more

"...Additionally, the soles wear better and the uppers remain attached to the lowers even through extensive wear. I just bought my fourth pair, I..." Read more

"...The tensioner on the right shoe was dislodged when I opened the package...." Read more

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jorge serrano

Good quality leather. Comfortable boat shoe

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024

Size: 9Color: OakVerified Purchase

Very supple tan leather, pretty much a natural cut that is going to patina with time. I feel i have made the right choice. My barefoot measured front to back is 10.5 inches. I am a 9 in most sneakers and 8.5 in boots. I bought these in a sz 9 and my toes barely touch the tip of the shoe. Not too snug and not too tight. O and i walked on my floor in the kitchen soaking wet and Didnt slip. Perfect for a deck thats wet the siping on the bottom works well

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Victoria

Better than the picture shows

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024

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I got this for my fiancé and he absolutely loved them telling me that it has quality leather which gives it a professional look and has a nice amount of flexibility and durability along with a snug fit but still comfortable to wear.

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DJD

Well made, but very little arch support.

Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2024

Size: 11Color: AmarettoVerified Purchase

Nice looking shoes, and very well made. These are on the narrow side, with virtually no arch support. For me they are comfortable enough. If you need arch support, these may not be the best for you.

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2015

Size: 12Color: OakVerified Purchase

I usually soak my Mako Topsiders in water then let them dry while wearing, to conform them to my feet. This time however, the top edge of the "transom" of the shoe rubbed my achilles tendon into a blister, which then popped.

Comparing these new ones to an older pair, I found the new pair had a higher transom, perhaps 1/4 to 1/2" taller. Somehow, that added height contributed to my blister.

I expect the blisters to heal, and the shoes to ultimately be a fine addition to my shoe stable.

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October 2017
OK, now I'm on my third pair of these. I've had a moderate product flaw crop up: the thread stitching the upper to the lower has come unthreaded along one side, running from about the heel to about the laces... I'm not sure whether it's a thread failure, or perhaps a hole failure: the thread is attached at the front and the back,and sort of flopping as a loop running parallel to the shoe's length.

I do like this model, with its padding and its nice color. I'll plan to wear these as long as possible, and ultimately will replace them with another pair.

I love this design: it has padding where I need it, and the Oak color is a favorite of mine. It's a paler brown than the product photos usually show, and it fades over time to a nice beige.

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August 2016, 18 months later... I just received my third pair of these, having worn out the heel (I tend to slap my right heel when I walk)... The rest of the shoes are in fine shape, and are now my "lawn shoes" for mowing, spreading fertilizer, light shoveling, etc...

This newest pair are the same design as the just-previous pair. I had worried perhaps they would rub my Achilles again. But NO, they fit just great.

Any new pair of Top Siders takes a bit of time to adjust to one's feet, and these were no different. But having wet them once and worn them until dry, they are doing fine.

The padding is definitely worth the upcharge compared to the stripped down model.

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Amazon Customer

Very nice shoe, after ripping out the terrible insole

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024

Size: 10.5Color: OakVerified Purchase

I've had these shoes for about a week now and they are so far very comfortable. I expected to have sore feet breaking them in, but that is not the case. I usually wear a 10.5 Wide or 11, but in these a 10.5 was perfect so they must run just a little wide. The leather and stitching quality look very good. There was one part of the leather that seemed to be stained, as when I oiled them it didn't take any. My big complaint is that the insoles were TERRIBLE. There was an oddly shaped elongated bubble of "support" right under the heel that was very uncomfortable. Removing the insole made it better. I bought some flat/thin leather insoles that were a perfect fit and now these shoes are really nice. If they hold up for many summers I will be very happy.

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Wayne Frolich

Very fast shipping, well packaged, high quality, very happy with purchase.

Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2024

Size: 11.5 WideColor: AmarettoVerified Purchase

Great looking shoe. Feels good, high quality build, Probably get another pair, different color.

Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2023

Size: 10.5 WideColor: AmarettoVerified Purchase

These shoes fit well. It’s hard to find shoes wide enough to accommodate a bunion. These fit perfect and are comfortable. They are also a good looking shoe.

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James H. Ostrand

Very Good Looking and Comfortable Shoes

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024

Size: 13Color: AmarettoVerified Purchase

Very nice pair of shoes. Worth the price.