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    Posted: 17 Apr 12 at 12:40pm
If you don't have sharp gravel then surfing split-toe boots are way, way, better than any of the stuff on offer as 'dinghy' boots.  If you do have sharp gravel, then Gill.  Aigle are good, but bl**dy expensive, you still need to wear something inside them in the winter or you'll freeze and give nowhere near the 'feel' of the split toes anyhow, which can be purhcased in 3mm and 5mm versions.

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+ 1 for gill boots, good boots if you have a hiking boat.

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I love my hard soled Gill boots, they would be miles to clunky for trapezing, but for a general purpose hiking boot i find them fantastic.  I have been close to buyng Agile laceups loads of times but couldnt justify the cost, however they seem to last twice as long as normal boots, so would probably offer decent value over time.

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I had a great pair of Magic Marine boots that were vert soft and supple, but still lasted ages. They were lime socks with a sole (no zip or laces). I now have a pair of Zhik boots, they seem well made but they are very narrow and no where near as comfy as my old boots.
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Why do all dinghy parks seem to have gravel that you feel through anything but a pair of walking boots??
+1 for Aigles and also for Gill that I use with the drysuit.
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Just bought myself another pair of Crewsaver dinghy boots - not as tough on the sole as the Aigles, but thick enough that you don't dread walking in them, and pretty long lasting. Try Pacer marine on Ebay for some good prices (bit of a plug as they got mine to me so quickly this week!).
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I've always found the Typhoon dinghy or 'Regatta' boots very good on gel coat on account of the micro-siped (cut) soles - certainly much better than my crew's Gill trapeze boots with their chunky soles.  About average on a stony beach, comfortwise.

Aigles are nice, but v. pricey last time i looked (I, too, once had them as Musto boots, but then there was little other choice)
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Originally posted by G.R.F.

Originally posted by Kev M

Can you give me your recommendations on dinghy boots please?  

Yes, don't buy any of the tripe you get offered by dinghiest stores, instead get split toe surf/windsurf wetsuit brands, they give better dexterity even in a boat, (like you can feel if your treading on a rope someone needs to pull, or feel the edge of the boat, or if you need to put your foot into a strap they are much easier than the dead feeling clod hopping dinghy boots give, plus they are easier to get in and out of a boat after a capsize, you can swim in them, do I have to go on?

I'd agree with you on that in a trapeze boat G.R.F feel is everything and I moved from the Aigles to a pair of windsurf boots with a thin grippy sole and nice and flexible for my trap boat.  The only think i don't like about them is walking about a rocky dinghy park when you can feel every chuffin' stone.

The great thing about the aigles is they give you so much more support to your ankle when your hiking - really does make it more comfortable.   
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try ronstan boots.

they have just come back onto the market.

if you are going to be hiking a lot, i would stay away from split toe, thin soled boots.
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Originally posted by Kev M

Can you give me your recommendations on dinghy boots please?  

Yes, don't buy any of the tripe you get offered by dinghiest stores, instead get split toe surf/windsurf wetsuit brands, they give better dexterity even in a boat, (like you can feel if your treading on a rope someone needs to pull, or feel the edge of the boat, or if you need to put your foot into a strap they are much easier than the dead feeling clod hopping dinghy boots give, plus they are easier to get in and out of a boat after a capsize, you can swim in them, do I have to go on?
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