SimbaDog
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Could do with some new booties for the winter but baulking at spending C.£150, anyone know of any sensible priced ones or offers around?
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Sailing boots
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Poignard
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Could do with some new booties for the winter but baulking at spending C.£150, anyone know of any sensible priced ones or offers around?
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I haven't been in there for a while but the Marine Superstore at Port Solent used to have cheap footware. I haven't tried their boots but some deck shoes I and the Old Guvnor bought lasted a fair time. At least they hadn't worn out before the smell became unbearable!
ps Just to make it clear - I'm referring to the smell from the shoes - not the Old Guvnor, bless her!
Laurin
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http://www.mailspeedmarine.com/footwear-boots/yachtboot/yb-yb79.bhtml
Cheaper than Dubarry's and similar, but MUCH warmer than the rest, in fact I've got a feeling they're warmer than Dubarry's too, just not as nice to look at.
Cheaper than Dubarry's and similar, but MUCH warmer than the rest, in fact I've got a feeling they're warmer than Dubarry's too, just not as nice to look at.
FullCircle
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We have Yacht Boots on Full Circle.
They are warm and dry, with razor cut soles and grippy too.
Mine are Red & Blue, SWMBO's are Blue & Red.
I still balk at paying 65 quid for those as well.
They are a good half way house between Hunter Wellies and Dubarry Shamrocks.
They are warm and dry, with razor cut soles and grippy too.
Mine are Red & Blue, SWMBO's are Blue & Red.
I still balk at paying 65 quid for those as well.
They are a good half way house between Hunter Wellies and Dubarry Shamrocks.
yoda
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Boots
The quayside boots are normally obtainable at a decent price. They seem after a year to be up to the job (we have 3 pairs in the house), fit well if you happen to have large calfs and the one problem we had resulted in a free pair of boots being provided.
Yoda
The quayside boots are normally obtainable at a decent price. They seem after a year to be up to the job (we have 3 pairs in the house), fit well if you happen to have large calfs and the one problem we had resulted in a free pair of boots being provided.
Yoda
sailorman
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we have again invested in Dubarrys cant really fault them & Dubarry will re-sole them if needed
carise
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I love my Dubarrys and think they're worth every penny, but unfortunately it's very subjective and I'm aware of crew who hate theirs!
Shame you can't do a try before you buy!
Shame you can't do a try before you buy!
Marine Reflections
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Dubarry fastnets
Glad this thread came up... I use my Dubs every day and they get soaking wet, they have been great for a couple of years but are now starting to pong a little.
I have gone for Ultima Dubs in the past, has anyone tried the fastnets?
The Ultima's would tend to gather a little and be a bit flappy.. if that makes sense??
Just thought I would ask, just incase someone said the grip was rubbish etc.
Glad this thread came up... I use my Dubs every day and they get soaking wet, they have been great for a couple of years but are now starting to pong a little.
I have gone for Ultima Dubs in the past, has anyone tried the fastnets?
The Ultima's would tend to gather a little and be a bit flappy.. if that makes sense??
Just thought I would ask, just incase someone said the grip was rubbish etc.
Kelpie
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SWMBO got a pair of Quayside boots and loves them. Only £30 at Gaelforce.
I'd have got a pair too but my skinny little legs are too narrow. Which makes are more likely to fit? Any manufacturers provide calf measurements?
I'd have got a pair too but my skinny little legs are too narrow. Which makes are more likely to fit? Any manufacturers provide calf measurements?
MoodySabre
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My Quaysides were half the price of Dubs and are very comfortable and grippy. Don't leak.
Twister_Ken
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"Don't leak."
OK. I'll try not to.
OK. I'll try not to.
