Sailing boots recommendations please

[Philiz]

My Henry Lloyd boots have just started to leak quite a bit. Does anyone have any recommendations please? Liz has a pair of Dubarry Ultima but personally I think they're over rated. I'm tempted to just by some of the cheaper wellie style and put a thick sock in them.

I'm after something comfortable, warm and above all, waterproof as we dinghy ashore a lot and I usually end up having a paddle to push the dinghy out.

 

[mainsail1]

My Musto breathables have been just great. Light and comfortable. 5 years old now and seem fine.

 

[rjandhl]

Has anybody any experience of the sailing boots sold by Decathlon?

 

[cagey]

My Henry Lloyd boots have just started to leak quite a bit. Does anyone have any recommendations please? Liz has a pair of Dubarry Ultima but personally I think they're over rated. I'm tempted to just by some of the cheaper wellie style and put a thick sock in them.

I'm after something comfortable, warm and above all, waterproof as we dinghy ashore a lot and I usually end up having a paddle to push the dinghy out.

Ring Henri Loyd customer service, google they are in Manchester, superb service they replaced foc my 10+ yo boots because the soles failed after 10 years use .
Keith

 

[Sandgrounder]

I have Gill short boots, which provided there's no wading involved, are good for anything but welly dangling. You need thick socks but they are more comfortable then anything else I have had.

 

[Ripster]

My Musto breathables have been just great. Light and comfortable. 5 years old now and seem fine.

+1 - mine and SWMBO's are still going strong after 4 years.

 

[onesea]

Has anybody any experience of the sailing boots sold by Decathlon?

Nope but I have been using a pair of these heavily for at least 3 years. Sailing, walking (mud, snow, water) driving when ever it was cold never let me down on grip. One has now got a small leak but after 3 years of abuse I will not complain...

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/arpenaz-snow-200-boot-id_8287477.html

 

[Sandy]

My Crewsaver long rubber boots and thick socks have been OK to about -10'C

Otherwise I recommend http://www.scarpa.co.uk/mountain/manta-pro-gtx/

 

[nzrick]

Has anybody any experience of the sailing boots sold by Decathlon?

Yes, had mine about a year now. Have used them extensively and in some very wet and cold conditions, have never let me down. I have no hesitation in recommending them. Also note they come with a 2 year guarantee

 

[soapbox440]

Gill have a sale right now that may have some bargains. I have a pair of chatham cruz sailing boots and they are faultless, and cheap when compared to dubarry etc

http://www.mailspeedmarine.com/cruz-ii-sailing-boot

 

[mainsail1]

Nota lota stock! of Chatham

 

[sailorman]

My Henry Lloyd boots have just started to leak quite a bit. Does anyone have any recommendations please? Liz has a pair of Dubarry Ultima but personally I think they're over rated. I'm tempted to just by some of the cheaper wellie style and put a thick sock in them.

I'm after something comfortable, warm and above all, waterproof as we dinghy ashore a lot and I usually end up having a paddle to push the dinghy out.

My Dubarry Shamrock have just been
re-soled
new gortex linings
new top edge trim
£65 delivered back to me
these boots are 15 yrs old & now as new

 

[Philiz]

My Dubarry Shamrock have just been
re-soled
new gortex linings
new top edge trim
£65 delivered back to me
these boots are 15 yrs old & now as new

You can't beat that for value! Might have to re-think Dubarry

 

[Philiz]

My Musto breathables have been just great. Light and comfortable. 5 years old now and seem fine.

Are they the HPX?

 

[Philiz]

Ring Henri Loyd customer service, google they are in Manchester, superb service they replaced foc my 10+ yo boots because the soles failed after 10 years use .
Keith

Thanks, I'll give it a try!

 

[Philiz]

Far too short I'm afraid

 

[Storyline]

Reckon the fundemental decision must be to get a pair that are traditionally made ie welted so they can be resoled like the Dubarry's above. They cost more initially but are cheaper in the long run. Fwiw, I have three pairs of footwear onboard that do for all occasions, Dubarry's for the dinghy/foul weather, suede deck shoes & slippers (the last two from M & S !).

 

[mainsail1]

Are they the HPX?

Yes they are HPX. Not cheap, I know.

 

[soapbox440]

Nota lota stock! of Chatham

Ah, my apologies - I didn't see that! Still a grand boot if you can find them from another online retailer.

 

[Nico]

I used to use Gill rubber boots. They were comfortable, had good grip, and were cold, even with thick socks. I've now got Dubarrys which are all the above but very warm too. The down side is that they require a bit of care, and I've seen some well-used examples that have worn through on the toes. They also aren't very tall so can let water over the top. I'm still looking for the perfect boot. For money-no-object extreme conditions I hear that these are the boys for the job:

http://www.fierceturtle.co.uk/store/p10/Le_Chameau_Neptune.html