Pair of Deck Shoes

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Artist/Maker	Sebago (maker)
Place of origin	United States (made)

The so-called 'deck shoe' started out as useful sailing footwear. Its informal style, ridged soles and lightweight design made it useful for slippery conditions. In 1980s America the shoe moved away from the boat-deck to the university campus to become a preppie wardrobe staple. Traditionally made from natural leather, the deck shoe evolved to include a variety of hues. This version in patriotic red, navy and white is a colourful update of a conservative, practical design.

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Categories	Fashion Footwear
Object type	Pair of deck shoes
Parts	This object consists of 2 parts. Deck Shoe Deck Shoe
Materials and techniques	Leather Leather
Brief description	Pair of deck shoes, leather, Sebago, United States, 1981-82.
Physical description	Red leather with navy trim and white lacing. The shoes are finished with white contrast stitching.
Dimensions	Length: 11.5cm At widest point width: 9.5cm
Production type	Mass produced
Marks and inscriptions	'Sebago / Docksides / Made in USA' (Label on inside sole) Transliteration
Credit line	Given by Adrian Sassoon
Object history	Registered File number 1993/571.
Summary	The so-called 'deck shoe' started out as useful sailing footwear. Its informal style, ridged soles and lightweight design made it useful for slippery conditions. In 1980s America the shoe moved away from the boat-deck to the university campus to become a preppie wardrobe staple. Traditionally made from natural leather, the deck shoe evolved to include a variety of hues. This version in patriotic red, navy and white is a colourful update of a conservative, practical design.
Collection	Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number	T.342:1, 2-1993

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Record created	June 24, 2009
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O315347/pair-of-deck-sebago/

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