Yachting boots in Dinghies?

I have a pair of tall rubber Henri Lloyd yachting boots (these ones; http://www.mailspeedmarine.com/sailing-boots/henri-lloyd/deck-boot.bhtml) and I wondered whether I could use them for dinghy sailing this winter. Does anyone have any experience of using something like this when dinghy sailing? I'm mostly wondering whether they would fill with water and pull me underwater if I capsize- any experiences/ ideas?

From a dinghy cruising perspective - wet suits and neoprene booties are not an option for long days on the water with little or no chance of a capsize.

In which case cruiser type waterproofs worn over a fleece layer and good underwear (anything but cotton!) is the way to go.

For the feet - boots work well - however I much prefer my Dubarrys - simply because they are waterproof and breathable (no smelly socks). On a warmer day Crocs (I have a pair of lace up Croocs) possibly with Sealskinz socks work well.

The difficulty is when launching - if you have to wade in over the top of your boots you are in trouble. Some dinghy cruisers launch in swimming togs, others follow the inshore sea anglers and wear a cheap set of waders.

Thanks all- I will be sailing a variety of boats, 420s, fireflies, 470s etc. so probably won't capsize too much (although may push it too hard when racing!) so may well do this. Plus I'll get the crew to get wet launching (it's their job, isn't it?!) so that should be fine!

Sailing any boat is a dance, clumsy footware will slow you down and make you look at your feet when the place to look is upwards and forwards. Remember the body goes where the head points.

mon folks get a grip , tall gill yatting boots in a 470 , total non starter