ianwoods
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Reged: 26/04/2006
Posts: 63
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Hoping to buy some sailing boots to keep my feet warm and dry on longer coastal passages sailed single handed. Rubber boots are out because after a couple of hours my socks end up damp with perspiration then cold.
I would value opinions on the Gill boots or others that readers have used. Many thanks
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nicks
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Reged: 20/11/2006
Posts: 154
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i have a pair of Dubarry leather boots, been using them for 3 years, very comfortable as they draw moisture away from your feet. I wear them as every day boots as well. came in handy around the island this weekend.
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Seabridge Marine
http://www.seabridge-marine.com
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Twister_Ken
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Reged: 31/05/2001
Posts: 15074
Loc: k, stock & barrel.
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Also a great fan of leather Dooberries. Mine approx 5 years old. Never had wet or cold feet when wearing them. About time I gave'm a lick of leather food I spoze. Madame also swears by then (hers, not mine).
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sona
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Reged: 11/03/2007
Posts: 30
Loc: West Coast of Scotland
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I bought a pair of Gill leather boots last March and have found them very good, they keep my feet dry and comfortable all day. A big improvement from the Gill rubber boots. Good price as well.
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mireland
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Reged: 26/04/2004
Posts: 197
Loc: Bristol, UK
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Do any of these more pricey boots come in wide fittings I wonder?
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Grumpy_0_G
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Reged: 09/01/2005
Posts: 607
Loc: South Coast
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I've got a pair of Quayside boots - leather and canvas over Goretex - that have kept my feet dry and warm for a three or four years. Soles are getting a bit worn I think but otherwise they're great. Feet don't get sweaty either. I actually chose these as they were the only pair I found that could take off by pushing the boot off with the other foot without them being too loose for normal wear. Good wide fitting too. As a bonus I think they were well under a hundred quid.
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simonfraser97
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Reged: 13/03/2004
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awsum, one of the best cold weather bits of kit, not too smelly either.
mine leak a tiny bit wading through water, but then they do dry out on the go !
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CentaurPipedream
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Reged: 20/09/2006
Posts: 1278
Loc: Essex
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Another vote for quayside from me. Had mine a year or so now - great !
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