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Made with care, built to last.
Sebago is a footwear brand founded in 1946 in Westbrook, Maine, USA, by Daniel J. Wellehan Sr., William Beaudoin, and Joseph Cordeau. Centered on boat shoes and deck shoes, it primarily offers footwear such as penny loafers. Its motto, introduced in 1993, is “Made with care, built to last.” It joined the BasicNet Group in 2017 and has expanded into a lifestyle brand that also includes unisex apparel and accessories.

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5 brands
Founded
1946-2022
1946 Sub-brand
Citysides
Footwear

An urban-focused core loafer line

Sebago’s loafer line for urban settings. The official page describes it as a collection in

Sebago’s loafer line for urban settings. The official page describes it as a collection inspired by the vibrancy of the city and American metropolitan areas, built around three styles—Dan, Joe, and Will—and featuring designs named after the founders. It places tassel, fringe, Venetian, and bit styles, along with classic and more decorative variations, within the same line. In its 2021 official announcement, it was presented as one of three main lines alongside Docksides and Campsides.

1970 Sub-brand
Docksides
Footwear

A core boat-shoe line that embodies the brand’s origins

Sebago’s core footwear line, originating in seaside and onboard settings. It is officially

Sebago’s core footwear line, originating in seaside and onboard settings. It is officially presented as a collection that has continued since 1970, with Portland as its signature style and non-slip soles, hand-sewn moc toes, and reinforced heels as its defining features. In a 2021 restructuring announcement, Citysides, Docksides, and Campsides were identified as its three fundamental lines, positioning it as the core line that most directly represents the brand’s origins.

1981 Sub-brand
Campsides
Footwear

An outdoor line focused on outdoor contexts

The line responsible for Sebago’s outdoor-oriented direction. The official site describes

The line responsible for Sebago’s outdoor-oriented direction. The official site describes it as a collection that began in 1981, featuring models that reinterpret boat shoes for colder seasons and moccasins named after natural locations. In a 2021 restructuring announcement, it was positioned as one of three pillars alongside Docksides and Citysides, taking on outdoor contexts such as mountains and forests in contrast to the sea and the city.

2022 Sub-brand
Outsides
Footwear

An experimental label that reinterprets established classics

The line responsible for Sebago’s experimental side. The official page describes it as a “

The line responsible for Sebago’s experimental side. The official page describes it as a “creative outlet” and says it reinterprets existing moccasins to present an “outside the box” approach. In 2024 official in-store information, it was presented as a footwear label alongside Citysides, Docksides, Campsides, and Marine, serving as an unconventional option outside the three pillars.

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Marine
Clothing

A complementary marine apparel line for specialized use

Sebago’s marine apparel line. Officially described as a nautical apparel line for professi

Sebago’s marine apparel line. Officially described as a nautical apparel line for professionals, it is intended for people at docks and yacht clubs, as well as crews. It comprises T-shirts, vests, jackets, pants, and other items, and complements the apparel category alongside the three footwear-centered pillars presented in the 2021 reorganization.

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