Chatham Cruz 2 boots, any good?

[NUTMEG]

Middle son fancies a pair of decent boots for sailing but, to be honest, we can not stretch to Dubarrys. Has anyone tried the Chatham offering, at £120 they seem good value but...

 

[woodstock]

I've had some for over a year now and I'm very impressed - they're warm, waterproof and grippy - and a great price.

 

[NUTMEG]

Thanks mate

Was thinking we may have been the only peeps on here that had heard of them. Order placed! Any ideas re sizing? Read somewhere that we should order a size larger than normal.

 

[Seajet]

There is the old theory that sea boots should be 2 sizes too big so as to be able to kick them off easily if one finds oneself swimming; but this must be balanced against them being useful on deck, not a hindrance.

Certainly I'd allow for very thick socks, if said son does or is likely to do serious winter sailing.

Personally I find my Musto M1's better than trendy jobs - which I also have and leave at home - at a fraction of the price,( more freeboard & grip than most ) but I guess they don't look the part in some circles.

 

[aquaholic]

I had a pair of Chatham Cruz boots (although not the mark 2) wore them for 1 days sailing and deck work, all the brown dye wore away from the leather. Sent back for full refund. then managed to get a pair of Henri Lloyd shadow boots for £65 from the outlet store

 

[colvic987]

Personally I find my Musto M1's better than trendy jobs - which I also have and leave at home - at a fraction of the price,( more freeboard & grip than most ) but I guess they don't look the part in some circles.

Those M1's were the dogs B*!!*%$s, but like all good things in life, not produced anymore.

this months yachting monthly has a write up on sailing boots.