Sperry

founded by

Paul Sperry

about

As Paul Sperry watched his cocker spaniel, Prince, run across the ice on a winter's day in Connecticut, he noticed his dog's amazing ability to maintain traction on the slippery surface. Turning over Prince's paw, he observed hundreds of tiny cracks and cuts going in all directions. These wave-like grooves became the inspiration for Mr. Sperry's latest patent, called Razor-Siping™, and were instrumental in maximizing the traction and performance of the Authentic Original Sperry Top-Sider first introduced in 1935. Since inventing the first boat shoe, the brand continues to share their "Passion for the Sea" with those who enjoy the good life in, on and around the ocean.

Today more than ever, the remarkable story of Sperry's heritage resonates deeply with indiviuals around the globe. Sperry is the authentic nautical lifestyle brand: created for performance, built with quality and designed with an enduring sense of style.