Boat Shoes are shoes designed for yachting and sailing activities. Boat Shoes have soft soles and heels to avoid marring or scratching a boat deck. Boat Shoes are two to three eyelet oxfords, often with lacing woven around the heel with a moccasin-like look. Boat Shoes are also commonly referred to as Deck Shoes.
About Heel:
A heel is the bottom, back part of a shoe or boot that provides elevation. The styling and construction of a heel may vary (i.e., stacked, stilletto, spiked, sculptured, kitten).