Question 1

I noticed in the reviews that the stitching in the shoe is falling apart. Has that occurred a lot?Also i wear a 10 and what is the other sizes listed?

Accepted Answer

I have been wearing the Sperry Billfish for 20+ years. I literally wear them every day. I keep 3 pairs going: 1 clean and new pair for going out casual 2nd or for knocking around the house and working on hobbies 3rd pr a bit worn out and they get used for yard work and such. At some point every couple years, l order a new pair and discard the worn out yard shoes because they have holes in them and look pretty ratty. They are my base shoe and you are more likely to see me in them than not. I have never had any quality issues like stitching coming undone or shoe laces wearing out. They are meant to be tied so you can just slip them on - not tie them everytime you put them on. Have never had the laces break before the shoe is shot. They are excellent shoes. Bill (as in Billfish).

Question 2

which models are good for winter usage

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I dont understand why people bother to answer questions with "I dont know". The only thing worse is people who answer INCORRECTLY!!  By "winter usage" I've got to assume you're talking about "cold".  Although I've never owned a pair. I see that the make these with wool uppers.  From my mountaineering experience, I know wool was the material of choice for the cold long before synthetic fabrics were invented.  There are two properties that make wool a great material for winter. 1 is that well will retain somewhere around 80 - 90 % of its thermal properties even when wet.  The other us that wool doesn't burn. It may smolder a bit, but it wont ignite.  Modern day synthetics like polar fleece are close to well in thermal properties when wet, but it will melt, idle not ignite with fire.  So if recommend the will shoes for winter.  I'd have to guess that's why they made them in the first place.  I also wouldn't be surprised if wool doesn't have some other properties to it that make it more durable le in a salt water environment, but that's oure speculation on my part that I haven't looked into yet.

Question 3

regarding the width:  what is the difference between the C/D and the D(M)?

Accepted Answer

I know M is for medium width. The other is either wide or narrow.

Question 4

My laces wore out before the shoe what do i do?

Accepted Answer

The laces have shown wear sooner than the leather laces.  But I still prefer them-they stay tied better.  Still got 2 years out of them with a lot of wear.  Still my knock-around shoes for fishing, boating and chores.

ASIN	B000EPANQM
ASIN	B0CZS8V3WH
Arch Type	NEUTRAL
Best Sellers Rank	#3,750,123 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ( See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ) #6,760 in Men's Loafers & Slip-Ons
Brand	Sperry
Closure Type	Lace-Up
Color	Dark Tan
Cushioning Level	Minimal
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (635)
Date First Available	August 16, 2011
Department	mens
Fit to Size Sentiment	True
Formality Level	Casual
Global Trade Identification Number	00044211446998
Heel Type	Block Heel, low-heel
Insole Cushioning	EVA
Item Weight	16 ounces
Item model number	1048826
Lace Closure	Lace-Up
Lace Ends	Plastic tips
Manufacturer	Zappos – FBZ setup
Manufacturer	Sperry
Manufacturer Part Number	799320
Material Fabric	Leather
Model Name	Billfish 3-eye Boat Shoe
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Occasion Lifestyle	Casual
Occasion Type	Everyday
Outer Material	Leather
Pattern	solid
Platform Height	1 inches
Seasons	All
Shoe Height Map	ankle-high
Shoe Type	Boat Shoe
Sole Material	Rubber
Special Features	Breathable
Specific Uses For Product	Sports
Sport Type	Exercise,Sailing
Stitching Style	[POSSIBLE VALUES]: Whip stitch, Catch stitch
Strap Type	lace_up
Style Name	Billfish
Style Number	0799320
Subject Character	Occupational professional
Theme	Boating, Dark Tan
Toe Style	Closed Toe, Moc Toe
UPC	044211446998
Unit Count	1 Count
Water Resistance Level	Water Resistant
lining-description	Fabric

Sperry Mens Billfish 3-eyeBoat Shoe

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