Sailing Boots

[ghostlymoron]

I'm looking to invest in some decent sailing boots to cope with the British summer? weather. These look good value. Has anyone tried them? Obviously I'd prefer Dubarrys but the cost is more than I wish to pay. Should I allow an extra size to allow for thick socks or won't that be necessary?

 

[Vara]

I'm looking to invest in some decent sailing boots to cope with the British summer? weather. These look good value. Has anyone tried them? Obviously I'd prefer Dubarrys but the cost is more than I wish to pay. Should I allow an extra size to allow for thick socks or won't that be necessary?

Don't buy those boots, or any others, mail order as their sizing regime bears no relation to life as we know it. Go try them on in a shop.

 

[grumpy_o_g]

I'm on my second set of Quayside boots. First set worked perfectly but were thrown out after three years as they were too scruffy apparently. I was then presented with a pair of upmarket wellies as a replacement The second set are about a year old and just as comfy and work just as well.

 

[dylanwinter]

screwfix green

screwfix green wellies

£9.99

Dylan

 

[bikedaft]

screwfix green wellies

£9.99

Dylan

and for the winter, mucker boots, about £20-30

 

[fien397]

Quayside are pretty good value for money, i used to be a stockist, and we didnt have too many returns. i stoped stocking them as i only really have the need for one marine brand, as were not a "marine" store, and that happens to be Dubarry. As has been said already, you really need to try boots on, as they may well fit in the foot, but that doesnt mean you will be able to get them on as some are fairly low on the instep. Hence why Dubarry do Extra fit versions.

 

[Judders]

I'm on my second set of Quayside boots. First set worked perfectly but were thrown out after three years as they were too scruffy apparently. I was then presented with a pair of upmarket wellies as a replacement The second set are about a year old and just as comfy and work just as well.

I know I'm lucky to have a wonderful SWMBO who bought my daubs for me, but £100 every three years to me does not seem like very good value compared to say having the entry level dabs at around £180 (if you shop around). A good sailing chum of mine bought her second pair of daubs last year after 10 years of weekly use and Dubarry insisted on her sending the first pair back because they wanted to examine them closely and work out wh they had only lasted such a pittifully short period of time.

 

[jdc]

dunlop purifort thermo +

http://www.hy-protec.co.uk/footwear/dunlop/C661343


Good down to -50C, as worn by antarctic explorers, so about what we need for an English summer.

 

[greenalien]

If you regularly use a dinghy, for example because you have a swinging mooring, I reckon it's worth having 2 pairs - the cheap Screwfix type to use on and off the beach/hard/dinghy park, and some pukka sailing wellies for on-board use. Beach gravel seems to wear sailing wellies out rather too fast!

 

[clyst]

http://www.hy-protec.co.uk/footwear/dunlop/C661343


Good down to -50C, as worn by antarctic explorers, so about what we need for an English summer.

No no no not with sole tread like that !! They will give very little grip on deck and will catch and trip you on everything underfoot .

 

[alan_d]

If you regularly use a dinghy, for example because you have a swinging mooring, I reckon it's worth having 2 pairs - the cheap Screwfix type to use on and off the beach/hard/dinghy park, and some pukka sailing wellies for on-board use. Beach gravel seems to wear sailing wellies out rather too fast!

Also because the ones with razor-cut soles are a liability on weed-covered rocks or wet grass.

 

[Twister_Ken]

If the Quaysides are as good as Dubarrys you won't need thick socks. Very warm. My Dubs are about 10 years old, and Dubarry resoled them this winter for about £80 (included replacing the Goretex lining). Now good for another 10 years. Yes, they were expensive, but not on a per annum basis.

 

[crewman]

I have a pair of the Quaysiders bought from Force 4. They happily changed them for a larger size FOC. On their fourth season (mainly racing) and plenty of life left. Warm in winter too.

 

[bromleybysea]

I'm not one for sartorial elegance, don't have the figure or funds for it, and rather despise brand victims, but I was given a pair of Daubarrys for a significant birthday and I can honestly say that they are the business. Warm dry and comfy feet are hugely important for morale and they would be a priority to replace if they don't outlast me.

 

[jdc]

No no no not with sole tread like that !! They will give very little grip on deck and will catch and trip you on everything underfoot .

Well, it was supposed to be a bit tongue-in-cheek you know, even in Cornwall it's not often -50C!

But, since you bring it up, actually these are exactly the wellies recommended by Beth and Evans Leonard for high latitude sailing, and also by Richard Haworth (skipper of Pelaigic Australis), see http://www.highlatitudes.com/. I've ordered a pair...

 

[Topcat47]

My Dubs have lost their waterproof integrity after only four years light use. I've also got a pair of their deck shoes (curtesy of a very generous better half) which are hard on the ankles. I'm rather less than impressed. Going back to Sperry for the deck shoes next time and stil waiting for a reply from Dubarry about the boots.

 

[geoffatstanpit]

I bought a pair of dark blue rubber wellies about 20 years ago trade name "Hevea". They have a good sailing non-slip tread pattern and are as comfortable as wellies can be expected to be. After heavy use launching the dinghy and long walks on Stanpit Marsh the tread is beginning to get a bit shallow. Anyone know where I can get another pair?

 

[Bosun Higgs]

Use these. Current ones are about 4 years old and done. But a set of Dubarry's would need to last for 30 years to be a better buy cash wise. And they wont last that long.

Really dont see the point of what the OP is proposing. If he wants poser leather sea boots then there is no street cred in the brand he suggests. Only Dubarry will do for posing. On the other hand if all he wants is to keep his feet dry then why spend so much when you can achieve dry feet for half that price.

 

[grumpy_o_g]

I know I'm lucky to have a wonderful SWMBO who bought my daubs for me, but £100 every three years to me does not seem like very good value compared to say having the entry level dabs at around £180 (if you shop around). A good sailing chum of mine bought her second pair of daubs last year after 10 years of weekly use and Dubarry insisted on her sending the first pair back because they wanted to examine them closely and work out wh they had only lasted such a pittifully short period of time.

I think you misunderstand - the boots were in very good condition, as was the red and the blue antifoul that was applied to them (I can confirm that there was no weed, barnacles or even slime on the boots). Unfortunately it is apparently non de-rigeur or whatever the phrase is to have antifoul on one's boots, even International Micron antifoul. In order to avoid me committing this major social faux pas the OH decided it would be best to chuck a perfectly servicable pair of boots in the bin

 

[Twister_Ken]

I think you misunderstand - the boots were in very good condition, as was the red and the blue antifoul that was applied to them (I can confirm that there was no weed, barnacles or even slime on the boots). Unfortunately it is apparently non de-rigeur or whatever the phrase is to have antifoul on one's boots, even International Micron antifoul. In order to avoid me committing this major social faux pas the OH decided it would be best to chuck a perfectly servicable pair of boots in the bin

You should have Coppercoated them. Acceptable footwear in all the best blue ensign joints.