Gill leather sailing boots. How have readers found them in use?

[ianwoods]

Hoping to buy some sailing boots to keep my feet warm and dry on longer coastal passages sailed single handed. Rubber boots are out because after a couple of hours my socks end up damp with perspiration then cold.
I would value opinions on the Gill boots or others that readers have used. Many thanks

 

[nicks]

i have a pair of Dubarry leather boots, been using them for 3 years, very comfortable as they draw moisture away from your feet. I wear them as every day boots as well. came in handy around the island this weekend.

 

[Twister_Ken]

Also a great fan of leather Dooberries. Mine approx 5 years old. Never had wet or cold feet when wearing them. About time I gave'm a lick of leather food I spoze. Madame also swears by then (hers, not mine).

 

[sona]

I bought a pair of Gill leather boots last March and have found them very good, they keep my feet dry and comfortable all day. A big improvement from the Gill rubber boots. Good price as well.

 

[mireland]

Do any of these more pricey boots come in wide fittings I wonder?

 

[grumpy_o_g]

I've got a pair of Quayside boots - leather and canvas over Goretex - that have kept my feet dry and warm for a three or four years. Soles are getting a bit worn I think but otherwise they're great. Feet don't get sweaty either. I actually chose these as they were the only pair I found that could take off by pushing the boot off with the other foot without them being too loose for normal wear. Good wide fitting too. As a bonus I think they were well under a hundred quid.

 

[simonfraser]

awsum, one of the best cold weather bits of kit, not too smelly either.

mine leak a tiny bit wading through water, but then they do dry out on the go !

 

[CPD]

Another vote for quayside from me. Had mine a year or so now - great !