U-Sail, is 100% Italian the top sailing shoe

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Journal of Sailing, the great excellences of the sailing world tell their stories and reveal their projects. In this column, discover all the companies and people who have made important contributions to the multifaceted world of sailing, which enables us all to go to sea in all forms and contexts.

In this episode, we take you on a discovery of U-Sail, the sailing shoes worn by champions.

U-Sail. Unique sailing shoes

The shoe is sometimes a sailor’s only point of contact with the boat, especially during the most delicate moments of racing when you have to move quickly and without slipping, perhaps on completely wet deck surfaces. Therefore, it is very important that the grip provided by the shoes ensures safety and a stable grip for the wearer.

The Wave Spider Shoes are designed by U-SAIL to provide the sailor with a comfortable, safe, grippy, and quick-drying shoe, plus a modern, good-looking design. Despite being extremely durable and solid then, the Wave shoe has a very low overall weight: just 269 grams, like a running shoe. Not to mention that the Wave’s minimal, understated look allows them to be worn even once off the boat.

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What sets them apart, however, is the sole, which is truly unique: water runs off thanks to the groove and drainage holes, so the tread can keep the shoe firm and steady. After all, U-SAIL shoes originate from one of the most important footwear districts in the world, the Marche region, and are completely made in Italy in terms of both raw materials and craftsmanship. Thanks to which also the shoes are completely customizable and can be made to measure for any type of boat, crew, regatta or nautical event. Born in 2014, U-SAIL have been the top of the line of boat shoes for over ten years.

At this link, all the mythical stories from the 50 years of the Sailing Newspaper

50 years of the GdV: an opportunity not to be missed. Also for your brand

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Il Giornale della Vela is organizing the largest communication campaign in its history, which will reach a total audience of 2,000,000 “sea lovers” interested in the world of sailing.

How? Deploying all its communication channels: magazine (paper+digital), websites, E-mail marketing, social (facebook/instagram). The certainty is that 2 million interested people will be reached to whom you can tell your company’s story.

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Why you’d better embark with us
The Newspaper of Sailing proposes that all companies interested in the boating target audience tell their story, just as the GdV tells its own. Don’t worry, our journalists are on hand to help you produce attractive and effective text and images to reach two million “sea lovers.”

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