Sailing Deck Boots....which?

[Iain C]

To go against the grain here, I've had one pair of cheaper rubber boots which cracked and leaked after a few years. Two pairs of Musto HPX's...one pair started to leak and were replaced by Musto...the second pair ended up with oxidised soles in a few years and ended up with absolutely zero grip (so are now relegated to antifouling duties...criminal for such expensive boots). Finally one pair of Dubarrys...the "extra fit" type with a bit more room in them, which have been absolutely excellent all round.

 

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I love my Musto HPX Ocean Boots

A leather shoe, with Gortex uppers. They should just about be in budget.

 

[grumpy_o_g]

For the price of a pair of Dubs I'd be hoping they stayed on
Despite popular belief water in your boots doesn't drag you down.

You aren't going to doing much swimming them though but the real reason is when you try and drag yourself out of the water. Not only do they weigh a fair bit (or at least it certainly feels like it) but it's a lot harder to get a toehold on anything such as a line, fender, etc. that may be able to help you get out of the water.

 

[shan]

Another vote for Quayside.

 

[CLB]

I have had dubbary, Henri Lloyd, sebago ancd yacht boots.

The dubbary boots were the most expensive and also the crappiest. I wore them about six times before both of the soles literally fell off. Utter rubbish and I am not the only one to experience this:

http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?498882-Repairing-Dubarry-Boots

http://www.yindeeplus.net/Yindee_Pl...y_Ultima;_Keen_sandals;_Crocs_and_Chacos.html

Plus plenty more of you google it.

Yacht boots were the warmest, Sebagos started leaking after a few years but the Henri Lloyd have been the best overall.

 

[Sgeir]

I have largely given up buying yachtie clothing and footwear.

I use Gill rubber wellies (with gaiters that came apart years ago) when I have to, but usually in cold weather or rain I will wear non-boaty Blundstone 560s. They are warm with a sheep's wool insole, and waterproof (goretex lining inside the leather). Their soles grip as well as any boaty boots.

They are warm, comfortable and waterproof.

 

[ean_p]

Thanks for the replies which I'm sure will give food for thought! Thanks once again!