New sailing boots

   Hi,

Just looking for a recommendation on new sailing boots.  

I'll be hiking whilst helming the Dart, I need to walk across a sandy / stoney beach to get on the water and I'm not too worried about warmth as I'll either have the drysuit on or it will be hot enough for a shortie.

Can anyone suggest a suitable boot?

Thanks.

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ASok Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 26 Sep 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 739	Post Options Post Reply Quote ASok Report Post Quote Reply Topic: New sailing boots Posted: 30 Mar 11 at 11:09am
	Hi, Just looking for a recommendation on new sailing boots. I'll be hiking whilst helming the Dart, I need to walk across a sandy / stoney beach to get on the water and I'm not too worried about warmth as I'll either have the drysuit on or it will be hot enough for a shortie. Can anyone suggest a suitable boot? Thanks.

radixon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 27 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2407	Post Options Post Reply Quote radixon Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 11 at 11:32am
	I have the Rooster boots and the gill ones. On a cold day its the Rooster ones, thicker material but the soles are a bit naff. The Gill short ones, aren't as good for hiking but do have a better sole under foot. Really depends how high up you want the boot to be.

Neptune Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jun 09 Location: Berkshire United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1313	Post Options Post Reply Quote Neptune Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 11 at 11:38am
	I've been suffering the dilema for a trapezing boot. They are all really thin soled...which is great until you need to walk across a stoney beach or have a internal split toe so you can't wear hot socks or the like. I always used to white teh white aigle boots but can't decided if another pair would be good as a trapezing boot and its an expensive mistake to make.
	Musto Skiff and Solo sailor

ASok Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 26 Sep 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 739	Post Options Post Reply Quote ASok Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 11 at 3:50pm
	This is exactly my problem - I like thin soled boots once on board and sailing. I enjoy singlehanded wiring on the Dart as well, so need flexibility and grip. However, the beach was killing me this weekend. My current boots are shot to bits - the sole must be a couple of mm thick and I could feel every lump and bump!!

zailor Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 10 May 09 Location: Penparc Online Status: Offline Posts: 249	Post Options Post Reply Quote zailor Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 11 at 4:05pm
	Get your thin sole boots then buy those cheap imitation crocs things a few sizes to big and tie them to the boat when afloat :D

ASok Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 26 Sep 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 739	Post Options Post Reply Quote ASok Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 31 Mar 11 at 12:52pm
	Sorry, but I am very anti crocs. Imitating them would be worse than actually buying them!!