Hiking boots for wide feet
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Topic: Hiking boots for wide feet
Posted By: Pewit
Subject: Hiking boots for wide feet
Date Posted: 02 Mar 17 at 7:29am
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I sail a Weta (OK it's a multihull but it sails like a skiff with stabilisers) and due to the amount of spray across the tramps and wind chill, I prefer to wear hiking boots unless the water is really warm or the wind very light. My feet are wide (EE) and I have large veins on the surface of my instep which get restricted against the tendons if the boot is too tight causing cramps (I've had similar problems with ski and skating boots).  I've been using http://www.gul.com/products/sail/accessories/boots/windward-cz-5mm-pro-boot-25759" rel="nofollow - Gul CZ Windward boots for the past year and while they are comfortable, they're not very durable so I need to replace them - any suggestions for alternatives I should look at? |
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Posted By: Rupert
Date Posted: 02 Mar 17 at 8:04am
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I have wide feet and use the Gul All Purpose boot. Might not be the same issues as you have, though. Sounds like you need a trip somewhere to try them all on. Dinghy show a bit far from Sydney, though! ------------- Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686 |
Posted By: Do Different
Date Posted: 02 Mar 17 at 8:18am
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Why not wear your well fitting summer shoes of choice over neoprene socks. Rooster in the UK do a range of very effective products. I am also often disappointed by the poor durability and short life of regular dinghy boots. I have seen heavier boots advertised for canoeists but not handled in the flesh.
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Posted By: Sam.Spoons
Date Posted: 02 Mar 17 at 9:18am
| I have a pair of http://www.gillmarine.com/gb/sailing-accessories/sailing-boots/hiking-boots.html" rel="nofollow - these . They're a bit heavy but built like a concrete dunny and, while I went a size big to fit over my drysuit they seem to have plenty room in them. As Rupert says try before you buy if at all possible (or buy mail order so you can send them back, a bit of hassle but they need to be right). |
Posted By: Time Lord
Date Posted: 02 Mar 17 at 9:47am
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You must be hard on them. I have had a pair for 4 seasons and have found no problem with durability: i usually sail once a week for 10 months of the year. I have tried various other boots including those mentioned above and have found nothing else as comfortable for my wide feet.
My crew went out and bought a pair after trying mine on once as he also has the wide foot problem. ------------- Merlin Rocket 3609 |
Posted By: turnturtle
Date Posted: 02 Mar 17 at 9:58am
| Ronstan boots are good for wide feet imho.... |
Posted By: jeffers
Date Posted: 02 Mar 17 at 10:05am
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Where is the resident forum Hobbit when you need him? Anyone seen Grumpf today?  ------------- Paul ---------------------- D-Zero GBR 74 |
Posted By: iGRF
Date Posted: 02 Mar 17 at 10:17am
Sorry late in today, I've been out stocking up on firebricks due to the unprecedented demand from woodbotherers threatening to 'See me at the show'. So I also have quite wide feet, sized 9.5 (10.5 US) and wherever possible (when I'm not due to stand around freezing my butt in mud and goose droppings), I retain my split toe Oneils. If on the other hand I have to wear the death bag of torment, I bought a set of Clarkes, yes Clarkes, they did some sailing trainers for a limited period, probably due to the usual spring in uptake from the moribund ones. Now I did notice the other day that girly brand Jil or Gil I think it was were offering some new delights for your feet, might be worth a google. They might also be more resilient to all the rocks in the water under this bridge I'm currently trolling from. Late edit.. here they have laces so no need to be too tight. http://www.gillmarine.com/gb/sailing-accessories/race-trainer-rs11.html" rel="nofollow - Here ------------- https://www.corekite.co.uk/snow-accessories-11-c.asp" rel="nofollow - Snow Equipment Deals https://www.corekite.co.uk" rel="nofollow - New Core Kite website |
Posted By: fleaberto
Date Posted: 02 Mar 17 at 12:36pm
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I have a pair of Magic Marine Regatta boots that are pretty wide and generally roomy.
They've seen me through 4 seasons so far, including 3 trips to Nielson when I'm doing 30+ hours a week of sailing. No durability issues with these from me. ------------- Lightning368 'All the Gear' (409), Lightning368 'Sprite' (101), Laser (big number) 'Yellow Jack', RS Vareo (432)'The Golden Rays' |
Posted By: getafix
Date Posted: 03 Mar 17 at 3:24pm
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My hiking boots suit my wide feet, they are just like hiking boots for narrow feet, but they have two splits in them where my toes stick out the side and get chilly in January. Rooster are good if you want all your toes inside though IMO ! |