Sperry Top-Sider joins forces with The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) to promote National Safe Boating Week. 75 years ago, Paul Sperry invented the world's first boat shoe, starting a tradition of innovation that has continued to make boating safer ever since. 2010 marks Sperry Top-Sider's 5th year as the Official Footwear of the NSBC.

Sperry Top-Sider Transforms Beyond Inventor of First Boat Shoe to Global Nautical Lifestyle Brand for Those With a Passion For The Sea; Newly Expanded Product Lines Available in New Stores

Sperry Top-Sider®, an American Original and icon of style since 1935, has been awarded “2009 Brand of the Year” by top industry trade publication, Footwear News. Recognized at the publication’s annual Achievement Awards held in New York City on December 1st, Sperry Top-Sider was chosen for its evolution from the boat shoe leader with a rich nautical heritage into a global performance lifestyle brand; a significant transition during challenging economic times.