When I was a little tyke I always remember my dad being into the whole sailing vibe. Whether he did it for the enjoyment of sailing, or just for the bitches and booze remains to be discussed.

Anyway, he always used to wear Sebago Docksides, possibly one of the most classical pieces of footwear in the world. Designed to be worn without socks, and designed to withstand the rigours of sailing and just being in water, these shoes have gained a somewhat iconic status.

Those of you acquainted with the lifestyle of champagne and excess will come to know Sebago Docksides as an understated mark of wealth. The shoes are very understated, but anyone who is anyone knows that you mean business if you are wearing a pair of Sebago Docksides. You can save a few hundred bucks and go for another brand, but that’s like buying the poor mans Sebago’s then, and we don’t want that.

YES YES YES!

Anyway living a life of decadence as a youngster, I used to rattle off the names such as Bertie Reed and John Martin as though I was best buddies with them. Those of you in the know will know the whole Bertie Reed/ John Martin story ( Over HERE)

Absolutely stunning

So I was at the V&A Waterfront yesterday…I must interrupt you to make it known that the blonde American chick I saw at St Elmos was the hottest girl I have ever seen in my life. And even cuter was the fact that she was chilling eating pizza with her mom and dad. Damn it was cute. It’s cute that she could eat pizza, because she had the body that can handle a few extra calories. She was not skinny, but she had a real womans body which is quite nice.

We will probably have our wedding ceremony in the Hamptons in the summer of 2011. You will all be invited.

So I strolled, at a brisk pace, into Yacht Squadron and cracked a semi when I saw the Sebago’s. There is always something from your childhood that sticks with you, and Sebago’s are one of my memories.

That and sniffing petrol at the petrol station. And having the dude wash the window. I kid you not, I am at my most calm and stable when I’m sniffing petrol at the petrol station while the attendant washes the window, it’s like a zen moment for me.

Kicking it

Well Yacht Squadron do stock Sebago Docksides, and they come in at around R1200. Not cheap, but who cares, it’s only money! What’s money anyway? There is so much of it around, to drop a few rands on shoes is nothing.

If anything, a chick with any sort of pedigree in Cape Town will immediately know that you either come from wealth, or have impeccable class and style.

If you do in fact come from wealth, and she hooks up with you, you are sorted. If you don’t come from wealth, and she hooks up with you, you are sorted because then the chances are that she comes from wealth.

Look…either way… YOU WIN!

It’s a fact that Sebago Docksides will change your whole life. R1200 and you will be getting action and marrying a rich girl.

Because remember…money does buy happiness.

Don’t let any of those religious freaks tell you otherwise.

Happiness cannot be directly bought as such. But it can buy you alcohol. Alcohol leads to everyone becoming easier. This leads to sex.

So money does buy happiness! Flip flops, sandals, whatever, are always going to be in.

But in Cape Town this summer, all the cool kids who know the underground word will be wearing Sebago Docksides.

You do want to be cool don’t you?

Let me re-phrase that, you do want to be like me don’t you?

For the Sebago website, click here.

Sean Lloyd

Editor