I'm with you, I grew up a Tennis shoe kid also.
Blue Jack Purcells were the ticket back then but I wore what my parents could afford and was happy.
Now, on the boat, I am not comfortable with bare feet or sandals so I still wear a light weight shoe that breaths easily and will not leave marks on the non skid deck.
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Jeff
Triton 240 LTS, 250 Verado
Upper, Upper Bay
Light tackle
Threaded Mode