jimi
Well-known member
here they are
and I'm wearing 'em!
and I'm wearing 'em!
Which deck shoe?
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ronniewood
Member
Re: Dubarry
Tried many over the years but Dubarry top the lot. Great deckshoes and they resole them for 20 quid as well!
Tried many over the years but Dubarry top the lot. Great deckshoes and they resole them for 20 quid as well!
vyv_cox
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Re: Wasn\'t TBS one of the shoes which...
I believe it was, but TBS make many different designs so I'm not sure which one was evaluated. I have had two pairs of fairly standard-looking yachty shoes and Jill has had two ladies versions. All have proved excellent.
I believe it was, but TBS make many different designs so I'm not sure which one was evaluated. I have had two pairs of fairly standard-looking yachty shoes and Jill has had two ladies versions. All have proved excellent.
pandroid
Active member
Interesting thread this. Its a problem I've grappled with for some time.
I've got Dubarry boots and shoes, but although OK at first, I've found the shoes lose grip after (reasonable) wear. Mine are now getting to the dangerous end. I've tried roughing them back up with glasspaper, but to no avail. The boots do seem a bit better. I've heard that you can get the soles recut on Dubarrys.
In desperation, I too bought a pair of the new Mustos and so far they are far better in both the dry and the wet, but they havent had anywhere near the wear the Dubarrys had so time will see. I still use the Dubarry Boots if its seriously wet & horrid.
I've got Dubarry boots and shoes, but although OK at first, I've found the shoes lose grip after (reasonable) wear. Mine are now getting to the dangerous end. I've tried roughing them back up with glasspaper, but to no avail. The boots do seem a bit better. I've heard that you can get the soles recut on Dubarrys.
In desperation, I too bought a pair of the new Mustos and so far they are far better in both the dry and the wet, but they havent had anywhere near the wear the Dubarrys had so time will see. I still use the Dubarry Boots if its seriously wet & horrid.
david_e
Active member
Interesting that you have found the Musto's OK. I was disapointed they slid around, because having got broad feet they were one of a few pairs I felt comfortable with. The shop sent em back and Musto were supposed to send a test report thru about the variety of conditions tested in, including Bennytoe decks.
Tried the Dubarry Regatta which is a performance shoe, but the shop had no 9's, and never has had, say they have problems getting supplies, but think will pursue that route again.
As I rarely wear Wellies I just use the cheapo rubber ones which grip well.
Tried the Dubarry Regatta which is a performance shoe, but the shop had no 9's, and never has had, say they have problems getting supplies, but think will pursue that route again.
As I rarely wear Wellies I just use the cheapo rubber ones which grip well.
david_e
Active member
Re: here they are
The picture is a vast improvement over the last one where we couldn't see your face under the cap. Bit concerned about that shade of blue sailor boy, did your wife choose them?
The picture is a vast improvement over the last one where we couldn't see your face under the cap. Bit concerned about that shade of blue sailor boy, did your wife choose them?
jimi
Well-known member
Re: here they are
Now you see why I was hiding under the cap! They're not blue .. just a well weathered shitty green!
Now you see why I was hiding under the cap! They're not blue .. just a well weathered shitty green!
sailbadthesinner
New member
Re: cheap boatshow shoes
David stop showing off about a well trained swmbo
mrs sailbad 2b goes gardening armed with a picnic blanket, an open bottle of muscadet and a copy of country living.
whilst i continue to ruin my back.
I never eat on an empty stomach. i like to hear the food splash as it hits
David stop showing off about a well trained swmbo
mrs sailbad 2b goes gardening armed with a picnic blanket, an open bottle of muscadet and a copy of country living.
whilst i continue to ruin my back.
I never eat on an empty stomach. i like to hear the food splash as it hits
MADFISH
New member
Re: Dubarry
Sorry David. Missed your posting on that. I used to be a Bowman and found the non slip decks such as yours leathal when wet. The best footwear for them when things got rough were the angle boots I used for dingy sailing! Other than that Sebago Docksides wern't too bad but were not as durable as Dubarrys.
I used to upset the owners by sticking grip tape around the mast area as it was the only way to remain standing during reach to reach spinniker gybes!
I currently use Dubarry Commanders. I wear them to work as well as on the boat and buy 2 pairs every two years at the Southampton Boatshow from Shamrock quay chandlery stand. (They knock off 10% if you negociate!)
Hope this helps!
Russell
Sorry David. Missed your posting on that. I used to be a Bowman and found the non slip decks such as yours leathal when wet. The best footwear for them when things got rough were the angle boots I used for dingy sailing! Other than that Sebago Docksides wern't too bad but were not as durable as Dubarrys.
I used to upset the owners by sticking grip tape around the mast area as it was the only way to remain standing during reach to reach spinniker gybes!
I currently use Dubarry Commanders. I wear them to work as well as on the boat and buy 2 pairs every two years at the Southampton Boatshow from Shamrock quay chandlery stand. (They knock off 10% if you negociate!)
Hope this helps!
Russell
Plum
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Re: I agree, Chathams are good value -nm
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bigmart
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I buy Clarks deck shoes from my local outlet shop £20 to £25 per pair.
They last as long, are as comfortable & grip as well as the Timberland's Gill's & Rockports I have bought in the past they just cost a lot less.
Martin
They last as long, are as comfortable & grip as well as the Timberland's Gill's & Rockports I have bought in the past they just cost a lot less.
Martin
david_e
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Re: Dubarry
Thanks, so the problem could be the as much to do with the deck? what are Angle boots, or do you mean Aigle?
Thanks, so the problem could be the as much to do with the deck? what are Angle boots, or do you mean Aigle?
sailbadthesinner
New member
how do they fair if you get them soaked?
i tend to be diving in a lot forgetting about my shoes still on
I never eat on an empty stomach. i like to hear the food splash as it hits
i tend to be diving in a lot forgetting about my shoes still on
I never eat on an empty stomach. i like to hear the food splash as it hits
MADFISH
New member
Re: Dubarry
Aigle, Thats it. They died 7 years ago! Fantastic for wet fordeck work. Useless for cruising on a summers day as your feet overheat unless you get them wet.
I'm afraid the problem is in the deck but any attempt to re coat it would look pants. Its only a big problem when wet though.....try sending someone else up the foredeck when its wet. Find someone young and stupid.
Aigle, Thats it. They died 7 years ago! Fantastic for wet fordeck work. Useless for cruising on a summers day as your feet overheat unless you get them wet.
I'm afraid the problem is in the deck but any attempt to re coat it would look pants. Its only a big problem when wet though.....try sending someone else up the foredeck when its wet. Find someone young and stupid.
bigmart
New member
My old boats cockpit drains were badly laid out. As soon as she heeled more than 5 degrees the cockpit was about 2 inches deep in briny. It didn't seem to bother the shoes though.
Martin
Martin
jimi
Well-known member
Last year I fished out a Dubarry for a bertholder who had fallen in 3 days before and lost his shoe ... so they float as well ... and when dried out was better than before (smelt of the marina not his feet) any bargains at LIBS, i'm planning on a wee trip there tomorrow?
BarryH
Active member
I wear Dubarry's only 'cos I've got relatives in Ireland and go to the factory and get them for 15 quid a pair. Never found them to slip and slide. They dry quickly as well when wet. The sailing boots with the gortex lining are good as well. Haven't found a better boot for 40 quid.
G
Guest
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Light weight Tennis shoes ....
they get wet .... dry easily
Haven't slid around in wet
Clean up ok with a quick run in wash machine
Cost about 10 at local market ......... new set each season - unless they look as if have another one left !!!!!
sod the fashion boys !!
Nigel ...
Bilge Keelers get up further ! I only came - cos they said there was FREE Guinness !
they get wet .... dry easily
Haven't slid around in wet
Clean up ok with a quick run in wash machine
Cost about 10 at local market ......... new set each season - unless they look as if have another one left !!!!!
sod the fashion boys !!
Nigel ...
Bilge Keelers get up further ! I only came - cos they said there was FREE Guinness !
