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Creation Date
11-14-1939
Description
Paul A. Sperry of New Haven created the first 'boat shoe' after watching his dog play in the snow and observing him not slip. The non-slip soles were a hit with boaters and the US Navy. The patent for this invention was filed in 1939.
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https://connecticuthistory.org/boat-shoes-have-ties-to-connecticut-who-knew/
