“Bally no longer cared to do business with black accounts,” said Nelson Sickul, a former West Coast salesman. “Sneakers and the trampers. They were suede casual shoes with rubber soles that ...

Like Techno Suede, it is also water-resistant ... it’s possible to customize your own pair of Bally shoes, which will then be crafted in Switzerland in just 10 weeks.

If you do plan to take the boat out we recommend a pair of Bally Udal deck shoes (above; HK$3,790) in glacier blue suede and white leather. If you're staying on land to unwind at the yacht club ...