Established in the early 1990’s, Chatham Marine is best known for launching the world’s first washable, quick dry deck shoe and most recently for applying its technology to a sports style upper designed specifically for sailing in race conditions.

Brand leader in the UK Marine market for its benchmark shoes, it also produces quintessentially British clothing for men and women.

Fuelling further strategic development and growth for Stuart Marsh Shoes, Chatham Marine sits comfortably in its business portfolio, particularly alongside resourcing company Sterling & Hunt, the third largest producer of deck shoes for the UK and European market.

The company says massive opportunities exist for it to draw on its expertise and extend the number of footwear outlets for the Chatham brand, which is currently available in 400 stockists UK wide, mainly specialist chandlers.

'Chatham’s deck shoes are the best in the Industry,' says director Stuart Marsh. 'With technical innovation and improved customer service we can build on successes made to date in order to create a market leading footwear and clothing brand that reigns on both land and sea.'