I usually wear Sperry Top Siders in the summer and I needed to replace my old ones this season. However the price of Sperry's has gone through the roof so I looked elsewhere.  These Sebago boat shoes look the same and are comfortable for a great deal less money. The only thing I did not like about them was the solid plastic like inner soles. I replaced them with softer ones with perferations that breath. Sebago should do the same. I do not wear socks with this type of shoe and I have found some other brands rub your foot at the top, but these do not.