So I wore them over the weekend...

They are certainly a more substantial shoe than the blucher mocs.

Also, I think that they will take a lot more time to break in, as I bought the lined version of the boat shoes.

Finally, I think it's a good idea to break them in whilst wearing socks, as even with socks I did get a bit of rubbing on my achielles tendon as the leather is still fairly stiff.

 

I bought my (unlined) Quoddy boats this spring, and they're getting tons of wear this summer. Definitely one of my smarter purchases in a long time.

 

Re: breaking in of Quoddys....I've bought four pairs of Quoddys to-date and my experience has been they have been comfortable from Day One. That is, there has been no break-in period for me whatsoever -the shoes felt like were custom made for me. In that regard, I have been surprised at some of the recent posts on this board mentioning breaking in, discomfort, needing to stretch, etc. Of course, everyone's feet are different, but if the Quoddys seem like there are going to take a lot of effort, closely evaluate whether you've got the right sizing.

 

My Quoddy (unlined) boat shoes pretty much were comfortable right out of the box, with minimal break-in. My canoe mocs were quite uncomfortable (as I mentioned in another thread) out of the box, because the exposed leather lacing on the inside of the tongue (someone referred to this as "collar lacing") dug into the top of my foot. My foot is wide, which may have excaberated this problem. I also have been wearing the shoes sockless throughout.

After breaking the canoe mocs in a bit, I have to say that they're becoming extremely comfortable, the discomfort is going away, and I predict that I will like these shoes even more than the unlined boat shoes. I think that the Quoddy break-in period (to the extent that there is one) probably varies from person to person (or, more accurately, foot to foot). For example, if you're a perfect 9D, the shoes may fit great right out of the box. Just my 2 cents.

 

Maybe the lined versions take a little more time.

 

This summer I bought a pair of Quoddys (camp mocs) to see what the fuss was all about. I love 'em.

They are, however, a much different animal than either Topsiders or LLB camp mocs, in my opinion. The leather is much, much softer, the sole is thinner, and the shoe overall is much less constructed. This is good in that they are fantastically comfortable. The drawback is that the very things that make them comfortable also make them lose shape pretty quickly -- esp. for someone with wide feet. As a result, I'm keeping both the Topsiders and the Quoddys in the rotation.

tjs

 

This summer I bought a pair of Quoddys (camp mocs) to see what the fuss was all about. I love 'em.

They are, however, a much different animal than either Topsiders or LLB camp mocs, in my opinion. The leather is much, much softer, the sole is thinner, and the shoe overall is much less constructed. This is good in that they are fantastically comfortable. The drawback is that the very things that make them comfortable also make them lose shape pretty quickly -- esp. for someone with wide feet. As a result, I'm keeping both the Topsiders and the Quoddys in the rotation.

tjs

Thanks for the insight. Check Crownship's lobster picture for corroboration of this:

https://askandyaboutclothes.com/community/showthread.php?t=66901&page=113

 

They are, however, a much different animal than either Topsiders or LLB camp mocs, in my opinion. The leather is much, much softer, the sole is thinner, and the shoe overall is much less constructed. This is good in that they are fantastically comfortable. The drawback is that the very things that make them comfortable also make them lose shape pretty quickly -- esp. for someone with wide feet.

This seems like a fair statement. Quoddy's leather definitely is different -- softer and nicer -- than that of the Sperry Topsider or LLB camp moc. However, the shoes (unlined boat shoes, in particular) do not seem as constructed. I'm sure they will be fairly long lasting, but they do not seems as durable (my LLB camp mocs seem like they're made of steel).

 

I think what's making a big difference in mine is the lining. They are no where near as "soft" as the bluchers are. That being said, I have a feeling that they may last longer as a result.

 

I think what's making a big difference in mine is the lining. They are no where near as "soft" as the bluchers are. That being said, I have a feeling that they may last longer as a result.

Usually the shoes that take the longest to break in turn out to be your favorite pair. I guess that runs true with everything though.