More than 130 bearings in stock, hand tied in Vero Beach, Florida
Hand cut and stitched by Portuguese Cobblers
The Tan - Waterman

The Tan - Waterman

$219.00
12 Waterman models

Size & Fit

Riomar shoes are made by hand in Portugal on a European last, and they run true to size. Find your US size below for the EU equivalent, then read the fit notes – particularly the one about width.

We build one width: standard American medium. We do not offer narrow or wide fittings in any style.

Because our last is European, our shoes are best worn snug, without socks.

US to EU Conversion

Men’s
US EU
8 40
8.5 41.5
9 42
9.5 42.5
10 43
10.5 43.5
11 44
11.5 44.5
12 46
13 47
14 48
15 49
Women’s
US EU
5.5 36
6 36.5
6.5 37
7 37.5
7.5 38
8 38.5
8.5 39
9 39.5
9.5 40
10 41

Men’s styles are offered in half sizes through 12, then in whole sizes 13, 14 and 15. Women’s styles are offered in half sizes from 5.5 through 10.

How Our Shoes Fit

Do Riomar shoes run true to size?

Yes. Order the US size you normally wear. Our shoes are built on European standards and can run slightly narrower than a standard American shoe, but the length is true.

Do you offer wide or narrow widths?

No. Every Riomar style is built in one width, standard American medium. If you typically need a wide fitting, reach out to the Commodore at customerservice@riomarshoes.com before you order and we’ll give you an honest answer about whether they’ll work for you.

Should I wear socks with them?

Our shoes are built to fit snug and to be worn without socks. The lining is odor-proof and antimicrobial, so going sockless is the intended experience – and it’s how you should judge the fit when you first try them on.

Will my shoes stretch?

A little, where your foot wants it – but how much depends on the leather. The suedes are the supplest and will give the most. The Fathom series is the most firm and will give the least. Everything else sits in between.

I’m between sizes. Should I go up or down?

Write to the Commodore at customerservice@riomarshoes.com and tell us the style you’re looking at and what you normally wear. Because the leather and last differ between our lines, the right answer changes by style – we’d rather advise you than guess.

Does the waterproofing change the fit over time?

No. Our leathers are fully waterproofed during the tanning process rather than treated on the surface, so getting them wet won’t shrink them or change how they sit on your foot. They are built to perform on the water – though, to be clear, this is no water sock.

Still not sure? Reach the Commodore at customerservice@riomarshoes.com for personalized advice – tell us the style and your usual size and we’ll help you land it.

Stock
Shipping calculated at checkout.

Want to Customize Your Look?

Custom Monogram Red - Navy - Red Old Glory on Navy
Change Your Bearings, Not Your Sole. Bearings are our patented, swappable accents. Add another below to make this shoe yours. Shop all Bearings →

The Waterman is defined by its versatility.  Designed for optimum performance on and off the water, The Waterman's hybrid driver sole, low profile lines, and technical capabilities make it the ideal shoe for everyday wear. Feel free to adventure and leisure, with confidence and style.

Crazy Horse Tan : 100% Waterproof Portuguese Leather

Sole: Nonskid / Non-marking : Cocoa

Lining: Odor-proof, Antimicrobial, and most important, Comfortable, Leather Insole

Bearing:  This shoes comes dressed with the Riomar Burgee Bearing. 

Every Riomar takes the same bearings. Each one shackles across the vamp and comes off in seconds with no tools, so a single pair of shoes carries more than 130 different looks. If you would rather fly your own colors, our Bearing Masters will tie those too. Shop all bearings.

Riomar shoes are US men's sizing, built in one width, standard medium. Full measurements are on our size chart.

The uppers are cut and stitched by hand in Portugal, on lasts we have been refining since the first Waterman. The bearing channel is set during construction rather than added afterwards, which is why the swap stays clean for the life of the shoe.

Shipping is calculated at checkout. Full details on delivery, returns and exchanges are on our customer service page.

The Tan - Waterman
The Tan - Waterman
The Tan - Waterman
The Tan - Waterman
The Tan - Waterman

Overall rating: 4.8653846 / 5 from 156 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Waterman shoes are highly praised for their quality, color, leather, fit, and look. Customers appreciate the great quality, beautiful color, soft leather, perfect fit, and classic appearance. However, sizing feedback is mixed.

Summary topics

  • Product Quality (18%): Based on many customers, the quality of the product is consistently described as great, excellent, and amazing.
  • Product Color (9%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the color, as it was described as beautiful, rich, and rich.
  • Leather Quality (10%): Customers raved about the soft and buttery leather, praising its comfort and high-quality craftsmanship.
  • Product Fit (19%): Many customers remarked that the fit of the product is great, with some describing it as perfect and true to size.
  • Product Look (16%): A significant number of customers stated that the shoes look great and have a classic look and fit.

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Review highlights

  • "Great fit, quality and look fantastic." — Scott M.
  • "Excellent quality, leather is soft, stitching is perfect, and the shoes fit and feel as good as they look." — Daniel S.
  • "The leather is soft, the shoe is very comfortable, and the craftsmanship looks superb." — Joseph G.

Reviews

My son who is very

"My son who is very difficult to please with shoes, was delighted when he saw these. They are very attractive with a timeless classic look. Sturdy and very comfortable. I will be getting my husband and my son more pairs!"

— sharen m. (5/5)

My grandson is thrilled with

"My grandson is thrilled with his shoes. He cannot wait for more of the colors across the top. Pls tell me how to order those for him. His 90 yr old grandmother!!"

— Jane W. (5/5)

Bought for my husband who

"Bought for my husband who tried in aand said we’re so comfortable! They look great and customer service was wonderful when our order acceptance dentally got placed twice"

— Carol B. (5/5)

Love these shoes

"Love these shoes"

— Michael H. (5/5)

They are so comfortable and

"They are so comfortable and look great. Just got new monogrammed bearings. Love them."

— Gerard B. (5/5)

Comfortable and looks good.

"Comfortable and looks good."

— Jackson S. (5/5)

Shoes are very stylish and

"Shoes are very stylish and comfortable. ."

— Bob I. (5/5)

I love these shoes. Great

"I love these shoes. Great look, feel and fit. A great shoe especially for the price!"

— Stanley J. (5/5)

Fantastic shoe, live in these

"I love my waterman shoe, comfortable, durable and look great! Definitely will buy another when needed"

— Steve O. (5/5)

Excellent, very comfortable. Well worth

"Excellent, very comfortable. Well worth the price"

— David I. (5/5)

Q&A

Do these come in 8.5 medium?!
Yes, all of our shoes are standard American width
What is your return policy/procedure?
https://riomarshoes.com/pages/returns-exchanges
I wear a 15 1/2 or 16. I can wear a 15 if the shoe is a little wider. Do these shoes fit on the large or the small size?
Our shoes run true to size. I believe it would not be big enough for you. I do apologize.

Patented · Interchangeable

Change your bearings, not your sole

Our bearings are hand tied by fishermen in Florida. Each one shackles across the vamp and comes off in seconds with no tools, so a single pair of shoes carries more than 140 different looks. If you would rather fly your own colors, our Bearing Masters will tie those too.

The Tan - Waterman Custom Monogram bearing Old Glory on Navy bearing Riomar Burgee bearing Merica bearing Jolly Roger bearing Anchor bearing Teak bearing Navy - Red - Navy bearing Bahamian Flag bearing Near Shore bearing

The Tan - Waterman

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