Not really a fan, but I don't like the Bean Blucher Moc either. I prefer the Quoddy Canoe Moc. Mine wear like iron.

They look Ivy league. How do l know that? Because they have that funny looking feature thingee at the back of the shoe that Terry Lean, Jack and Russel Street always rave about.   

Not my thing though. They seem alittle cheap looking. l couldn't imagine them holding up to well.

I own the Quoddy Canoe Moc and the A/O Topsiders and I like them for different reasons which probably make no sense.

I'll explain...

I don't want nice boatshoes because I actually wear them on a boat, to the beach, in the rain, and so on. Sperry uses cheap leather and that's
cool with me. Beat them to hell and they just look better.
My Quoddy Moc's have much, much nicer leather and are at least as well constructed. The pictures on their website, much like their customer service, are crappy. They're not as great as all the the AAAT/SF Streetwear hype, but I do think they're a great option.

RS is on it, though. They're better than Bean but below Russell.

Thanks for the replies gents..... was vaguely aware of this type of shoe before but knew nothing about makes and such, so things are a lot clearer now ( had expected no less indeed )    

cheers,

A

Unfortunately the Russell website has been down for a few days.  I think they forgot to renew their domain name.

i think i may have gotten saddle bone deformities from my quoddy bluchers. at least, i don't remember these bumps being there before i got those shoes!