deck shoes??

Hightower · 31 May 2008, 14:26

I'm looking for some ultra soft deck shoes or sandles that don't mind being used and are comfortable to wear in the water and in the summer.

My old pair have had it and have almost crippled me today, they've been binned.

So what do you guys use?

Searider · 31 May 2008, 14:42

Timberland.

Go and have a look in the shop in Cowes Yacht Haven

SeaSkills · 31 May 2008, 16:16

I'm pretty happy with my Dubarrys. Not quite sure why the Goretex, but very comfortable

Andy Moore · 31 May 2008, 17:33

Musto deckies are good these days.

walruz · 31 May 2008, 17:41

What about Crocs?

Take all the punishment, stay comfy and don't care if they get wet.

Walruz

AndrewUkR6 · 31 May 2008, 18:38

probably not quite right but i brought some C-Skin slip on neoprene shoes today for beach, boat and surfing. Their very thin soled but maybe a bit light.

Hightower · 31 May 2008, 18:41

Crocs look good and good value.

I saw some Sharx today, looked much more fashionable and had a fashion price tag too. £35

Slomofo · 31 May 2008, 18:50

if you manage to hoof it up to Bicester, the factory outlets for Musto and Timberland seel last years models at 50% off, some times more.

I use Crocs.....in the sunshine!

Hightower · 31 May 2008, 18:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slomofo

if you manage to hoof it up to Bicester, the factory outlets for Musto and Timberland seel last years models at 50% off, some times more.

I use Crocs.....in the sunshine!

Are these Crocs the clog type?

matt h · 31 May 2008, 20:58

crocs are superb!!

codprawn · 31 May 2008, 22:10

I have always found salt water wrecks leather no matter what you try and proof it with.

ian parkes · 31 May 2008, 22:18

Crocks from trago under a fiver Andy ,
the pair i have have lasted a whole year . And a pair a size too big over wet suit boots . They are like clogs but have an back strap that folds down when you need it .
what size are you ill send you a pair .

Wht anyone would buy expensive leather shoes to jump in and out of the sea beats me

Hightower · 01 June 2008, 00:02

I'd never heard of these Crocs before today and they sound superb!

I have been reading about crocs and it says that they must be worn loose, the heel strap looks a bit dodgy, however everyone that seems to have tried them think they're great.

Thanks Ian, we don't have a Trago around here I don't think. I'm a size 12, can just about live with an 11 though.

ian parkes · 01 June 2008, 00:09

Ill see if they have any small sizes left next time I go there .

Hightower · 01 June 2008, 00:17

Philip Hodson · 01 June 2008, 11:28

Chathams, cheaper than Timberland & there the same shoe

Chris · 01 June 2008, 15:53

Andy,

I swear by crocs as well however get the original ones and not the cheap knock offs, they last a lot longer. They cost about 30 quid.

They are also antibacterial and you can stick them in the dishwasher, which is why nurses like em.

Mollers · 01 June 2008, 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

Andy,

I swear by crocs

Those things are ' Tit Gear'.

The Missus wears these http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?im...%3D1%26hl%3Den or Flip flops and I have Dubarry Shamrocks and flip flops.

ian parkes · 01 June 2008, 17:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mollers

Those things are ' Tit Gear'.

The Missus wears these http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?im...%3D1%26hl%3Den or Flip flops and I have Dubarry Shamrocks and flip flops.

so you wear rigger boots or flipflops

trouble with flip flops is the tar burns your toes

what is "tit gear "

then

Limey Linda · 01 June 2008, 18:17

Just found and purchased 2 pairs of really comfy shoes. Velcro strap, front half made of wet suit material, heavy duty, no mark soles. They also look quite "dressy". If I get my feet wet they stay warm. Not cheap tho. about $70.00.