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(@tornadokc247)
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Just orders a pair of these from Sperry:

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They have drainage designed into the boot & sole. Look very grippy and may even been a bit stiffer than my Gul trap booties. They've got an internal big toe strap for added control...but it's removable...and since I wear drysuit with goretex feet I more than likely won't be using that.


 
Posted : January 15, 2009 7:44 pm
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Do they only come in superhero colours? <img src="<>/sick.gif" alt="sick" title="sick" height="15" width="15" />


 
Posted : January 15, 2009 7:46 pm
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True, it matches my Spiderman suit. Cool stuff.

Is the sole hard enough for distance racing? I have always needed more support than most booties provide and switched to the Sperry sneaker type shoe.(thanx Craig)


 
Posted : January 15, 2009 8:36 pm
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Wow, and here I thought only the designers at PUMA were color blind...

My LL Beans work great. Plain and simple, supposedly a lifetime warranty, which would more than pay for themselves.

Mike


 
Posted : January 15, 2009 8:50 pm
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do they come in size 15?

Sadly, most sailing footwear doesn't <img src="<>/frown.gif" alt="frown" title="frown" height="15" width="15" />


 
Posted : January 15, 2009 10:10 pm
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They come in black, $70, only up to size 13


 
Posted : January 15, 2009 10:18 pm
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Yes! I bought a pair at the 2008 Seattle NOOD. (discount)
And the Sperry guy told me in confidence that the RED ones are faster. <img src="<>/wink.gif" alt="wink" title="wink" height="15" width="15" />

They really to work great and offer excellent traction against the hulls. No scuff marks.


 
Posted : January 16, 2009 12:21 am
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Don, how did the toes hold up? Have had trouble getting one season out of most booties. The tops wear out on the mesh H-17 tramps. Have had good luck with the Sperry Sailing Shoes with the hard toes.
Caleb


 
Posted : January 16, 2009 2:20 am
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They come in black, $70, only up to size 13

<img src="<>/mad.gif" alt="mad" title="mad" height="15" width="15" />

I have a dream

That one day

A man can walk into a shoe store

and find the shoe he wants

in the size he needs....

<img src="<>/mad.gif" alt="mad" title="mad" height="15" width="15" />


 
Posted : January 16, 2009 8:28 am
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Originally Posted by H17cat
Don, how did the toes hold up? Have had trouble getting one season out of most booties. The tops wear out on the mesh H-17 tramps. Have had good luck with the Sperry Sailing Shoes with the hard toes.
Caleb

Caleb,
2008 was one of my busiest sailing seasons. And I wore those shoes in every regatta. I had NO problems with them holding up, and expect them to last another few seasons for sure.

The toes on this boot is protected by the sole which wraps up over the front. I just inspected mine and they show absolutely no wear on the toes. My trampoline is mesh also.


 
Posted : January 16, 2009 11:09 am
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Originally Posted by Undecided
<img src="<>/mad.gif" alt="mad" title="mad" height="15" width="15" />

I have a dream

That one day

A man can walk into a shoe store

and find the shoe he wants

in the size he needs....

<img src="<>/mad.gif" alt="mad" title="mad" height="15" width="15" />

I have that same dream. <img src="<>/cry.gif" alt="cry" title="cry" height="15" width="15" />


 
Posted : January 16, 2009 12:42 pm
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Jdub

We should organize the million foot march to fight for equal shoe size rights

Forunately, almost everyone will have two feet, so we'll need half as many porta-potties 😛


 
Posted : January 16, 2009 12:50 pm
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Hey John, maybe you are looking in the wrong department.
Caleb


 
Posted : January 16, 2009 3:56 pm
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When I'm in the wrong department, but right size, there's little dinosaurs and smurfs on everything. <img src="<>/crazy.gif" alt="crazy" title="crazy" height="15" width="15" />


 
Posted : January 16, 2009 6:28 pm
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Posted : January 17, 2009 2:33 am
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that's hot.

whaddya wear with that? fishnet gym socks?


 
Posted : January 17, 2009 3:04 am
MaryAWells
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Originally Posted by Don_Atchley
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I LOVE it!!


 
Posted : January 17, 2009 4:13 am
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New Booty from Latin America.


 
Posted : January 19, 2009 7:32 pm
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Originally Posted by arbo06
New Booty from Latin America.

Tad's foot should fit in this one without a problem.


 
Posted : January 19, 2009 7:46 pm
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