http://www.sperrytopsider…99&subCatTabId=&viewall=
anybody own a pair of these?...reviews, good bad, ugly... leather pairs take days to dry out, work great but feet get "pruney". what shoes do you wear ?
Edited by coastrat on Nov 04, 2011 - 10:20 AM.
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Posted: Nov 04, 2011 - 10:43 AM
what exactly are you looking for a pair of shoes that can get wet and help you run around the boat? or something you can wear around a dry boat or land? if you want a pair of good boots or shoes to get wet and dry quick and help you get a good grip when hiking i recommend a pair of (GUL)BOOTS OR (GILL) BOOTS these 2 companies make awesome boat shoes i have a pair from each of them one like the sperrys and the other a pair of booties and have had them for probably 6or7 yrs and they are great. checkout ebay or amazon they have good selection on these brands cheap! -
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Posted: Nov 04, 2011 - 11:12 AM
i've had top siders my whole life, love them. they work great on monos where your feet don't stay soaked...my current sperrys are the decklites and they are by far the most comfortable sperry yet but the leather uppers stay wet for days and after a long sail my feet are like raisons. i don't like boots because it is hot as hell here so less is better. this is a new product from sperry, dries quick, has a new patented sole. there are 3 different styles with the new soles and this one looks the most cat friendly. you definety have to have something between your feet and the oyster shells where i sail so a tuff sole is a must. i'll check out gul-gil.
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Posted: Nov 04, 2011 - 12:22 PM
I have considered getting these http://www.vibramfivefing…ve-Fingers-Flow-Mens.htm for cold weather to replace my neoprene soft soled dive boots, but I have yet to purchase them. I find myself using my feet often to hold sheets, etc while sailing barefoot in the summer and would like to keep that ability in cooler weather. -
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Posted: Nov 04, 2011 - 12:25 PM
oh also check out teva shoes they are awesome as well when i worked at boaters world some years back that was a better seller than most of the same style sperry -
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Posted: Nov 04, 2011 - 02:59 PM
@Rider I work out and occasionally run in my 5 Fingers.. take your time getting use to them especially if you are going to jump from the cat on the trailer to the ground they are just like being barefoot. I've gotten some brusing from them if you land wrong or just step on a rock the wrong way. None the less I love them just be careful. There are plenty of people who use the non neoprene ones on monos and they are pretty grippy.
I picked up a pair of boots similar to Yurdle's and love them. They are thin and keep you just warm enough without being hot. Plus if you are out when it's really cold double up w/ thin pair of wool / neoprene socks. I think got a lower model from Annapolis Sailing for about $40. I got them to replace my Sperrys that got a little funky after getting wet several times.
Practical Sailor did a big article on shoes 2-3 months ago I'll see if I can did it up. Surprisingly a few readers chimed in about the absence of these. http:// http://www.crocs.…o/10075,default,pd.html
It looks like Crocs (which are love or hate them) has a new out sole designed for use in a commercial kitchen environment. As such they have a a new sole that is sticky on wet surfaces. Regular crocs...not so much
Lastly there is the old standby of Tevas (the spider rubber ones) and the Keen shoes. Not sailing specific but designed for use in wet environments and still keeping you upright.
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Posted: Nov 04, 2011 - 03:11 PM
I use these. Grippy hard sole, drain well and dry quick.
http://www.newbalance.com/products/SW720/
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Posted: Nov 04, 2011 - 04:02 PM
I use the vibrams, but the kso's, I don't think they would keep feet warm, maybe the neoprene ones would a little.
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Posted: Nov 04, 2011 - 04:25 PM
After wearing a pair of Nike water shoes till they were falling apart I got a pair of these Teva water shoes for this season, turned out great, very comfortable and protect the sole and toes very well.
Best part is I was able to get a pair in size 15 which is hard to find.
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Posted: Nov 04, 2011 - 05:24 PM
I wore the Gill zip boots for years but your feet although warmer, never dry out and nail fungus sucks.
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Posted: Nov 04, 2011 - 07:03 PM
I'm cheep. Body Glove Riptide shoes from Famous Footwear... $15.00
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Posted: Nov 05, 2011 - 01:19 PM
I'm seriously considering the OTB SAR Boots, it its good enough for the Navy Seals...
http://www.murrays.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=MS&Product_Code=62-23&Category_Code=
I normally wear my Warmers Ankle Boots and love them.
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Posted: Nov 05, 2011 - 11:22 PM
I found sandals like these worked well. Nice solid sole, and good grip.
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Posted: Nov 06, 2011 - 06:25 AM
I wear worn out adidas cross trainers unlaced.
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Posted: Nov 06, 2011 - 06:43 AM
i wear my feet.
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Posted: Nov 06, 2011 - 10:57 AM
I find my feet don't have enough grip. :) And there are way too many things in the boat that leave bite marks on feet and ankles. Finally got fed up walking around with bandaids all over my ankles and I switched to boots.
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Posted: Nov 06, 2011 - 05:29 PM
In optis Bare foot is the best. I hate boots so im getting Zhik barefoot boots mainly for hard hiking (Duck tape on you ankles works good to) so i dont get blisters.
http://www.zhik.com/Produ…PKID=4332&CategoryID=255
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