Pittards boat shoe leather has been specially developed and improved to such an extent that it can withstand the ultimate performance challenge of the BT Global Challenge yacht race. Pittards was able to use the extreme conditions of the Round the World Yacht Race in 1996/97 and such was the success of these trials that the company was once again involved in the 2000/01 Race.

The exceptional benefits of Pittards boat shoe leather include:

Salt water resistance
A permanent water-resistant structure that guarantees excellent water-repellancy while retaining its outstanding sensitivity and suppleness.

Abrasion resistance
Pittards boat shoe leather has been designed with improved abrasion resistance in all weather conditions.

Dry-soft
Whilst ordinary leathers tend to dry hard, Pittards leather remains soft despite constant soaking with seawater and subsequent drying out.

Breathability
Due to the fact that water resistant properties are tanned into the leather rather than being in the form of a surface coating, Pittards leather still breathes normally to provide ultimate comfort.