If you are going to walk a lot a good pair of sandals are way more comfy than Boat Shoes IMO. I think you could get by with colored socks if wearing khakis. Shorts or Jeans...no way.
No, you do not wear socks with boat shoes.
And a good pair of boat shoes are very supportive, the wrap around lacing system gets them snug to your feet and helps them mold to your feet.
I wear them in all but the coldest months, they pair with shorts, jeans and khakis flawlessly.
I have been turned off Sperry, as the last ones I bought didn't have the leather footbed liner. My current Sebago Docksides are better (half leather lined) - but the best ones I own are Quoddys
They have full glove leather liners and are fully recraftable. On sale (15% off) at the moment
Dang, those Quoddys are pricey!!
I used to feel the same way. Now I prefer no socks. If you need something to ease the transition, try these.
Shop No Show Socks for Men, Dress Socks & More | Sperry
They won't help with the tongue. They are more for the solesOoh, I might have to try these Sperry short socks. I love my Sperry Top Siders, but the leather under the tongue gets stuck to the top of my foot when it is really warm here in the AL summers.
Tim