Where are SeaVees made?

SeaVees are designed in California and made in Vietnam.

Here's why:

SeaVees shoes are mostly vulcanized, a traditional and time-honored footwear construction that dates back more than 100 years. The art of vulcanizing — where uppers are stitched, hand-wrapped with a foxing tape (rubber) and “cooked” in a vulcanizing oven where the upper material is adhered to the sidewall foxing tape.

This process is no longer an industry in the United States. The last U.S. vulcanizing factory closed in the 1990s and all the specialized equipment and required skills moved overseas. Fortunately, our long-standing partners in Vietnam have the expertise and share our same appreciation for genuine sneaker-making.

We are extremely passionate about the multiple benefits of an authentically vulcanized sneaker—from the obvious greater durability to the magical nuances that happen in the oven that truly distinguishes a pure vulcanized sneaker from an imitation. We are closely engaged in the processes and responsibilities of the factory.

We want to assure you that the working conditions and production techniques used to handcraft every pair of SeaVees shoes are truly the best in class.

How do I clean and protect my SeaVees?

We suggest you purchase SeaVees Shoe Protector to ensure the longevity of your shoes. You can purchase HERE.

We suggest you purchase SeaVees Essential Shoe Care Kit to clean any pair of our shoes. You can purchase HERE.

For more of our shoe care products click HERE.

We do not recommend machine washing your SeaVees shoes. Shoes that have been washed are no longer covered under our warranty

Product Information and Shoe Care

Product Information and Shoe Care