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    Posted: 02 Mar 20 at 6:32pm
Originally posted by A2Z

I've had two pairs of Zhik boots which have been unbelievably, painfully, narrow. Since then I have discovered the answer is neoprene socks and cheap as chips beach shoes.

Must say I didn’t find this when I tried them on and I was looking out for this as that’s the problem I had with the new Gill boots . On the other hand , I had to size up from size 8 to size 9. And after checking online I notice a lot of the Zhik retailers recommend you do have to size up .
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I think boots are a very personal choice. For years I went for the standard "dinghy boots" which if we are honest is a wetsuit sock with some kind of sole stuck on the bottom and maybe a zip or laces. Then a friend convinced me to buy a set of Magic Marine Frixon boots which were like £100+ and I would never go back to the cheap boots. There is a huge difference and you get what you pay for like most things. 

I also like running but would never buy a cheap set of trainers from M&S and run a half marathon in them and then expect my body to be ok afterwards. So why buy cheap boots for sailing?!?
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I had a pair of Magic marine frixon boots, didn't think they were worth the difference, had all makes, now when they wear out or totally resist desmelling, I buy Decathlon, incidentally smell caused me to get rid of the Magic marine boots.
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You must have stinky feet! My boots normally last a couple of years and wear out before they smell :-)
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Try taking them out your kit bag to dry off. it might stop the smell!
It might also be the water in the lake you sail on causing the issue.
currently have typhoon boots which fit my feet really well but just catch my achilleas when sailing with out socks. 
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I use some RipCurl Split toe boots (Internal split. Important so ropes don'r catch in between your toes) and use some Mystic Split toe socks when it's cold. They've been great on my trapeze boats but not so much for hiking. The Rooster split toes have been good too, but don't expect them to last long on a stony/rocky beach. 

For my hiking boats I'm still on a pair of Magic Marine boots from about 8yrs ago. Really comfortable, good hiking protection and only now starting to show wear enough to warrant replacement.

I have some Zhik and agree that you need to go up at least one shoe size - and maybe more if you plan on using thick neoprene socks. Whilst I find the boots fairly good, I do find the lacing arrangement a proper faff.

I've also got a pair of those Adidas trapeze shoes and they're remarkably good (Got them new from ebay for £15!) The hiking boot version looks a bit odd, but if the trapeze shoe is anything to go by I might well grab the boot version this year for warmer weather sailing.
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Best boots I have worn for hiking boats are the Adidas hiking boots. They don't give you warmth, so fine for summer, but need a neoprene sock for winter. 

Great support, comfy, fantastic grip and tough, so last longer than any others I have had. 
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My boots never smell after sailing on seawater. When I started sailing on a lake again a couple of years ago the started smelling again if I didn't rinse them in clean water soon after sailing and then dry them out. Leaving them damp is the worst thing to do, especially after soaking them in lake water.

I bought a couple of pairs of 1.5mm neoprene, dry seamed, cycling socks a few years ago. I don't need them often as a drysuit wearer for most of the winter but they make a significant difference when I do and are thin enough to go under my normal boots.
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A bit like sails, roll them up wet from lake water, they rot, saltwater they don't, salt being a preservative I guess, maybe bacteria have a harder time in saline.
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T'was my conclusion yes.....
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