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Old 19 June 2023, 22:00   #1
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Any recommendations on footwear suitable for a RIB?

I’m usually in a wheelhouse so not driving in the elements… so looking for recommendations. Ideally without taking out a second mortgage 😬🤦*♂️
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Old 19 June 2023, 22:50   #2
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My better half swears by her Christian Louboutin, I prefer my rock hopper scuba boots.
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In summer Crocs or trekking sandals with covered toe.
If cold / wet ankle boots.
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Old 21 June 2023, 20:30   #4
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Good leather hiking boots with a high ankle. Warm and dry and provide some protection against shock.

Or Dubarry Ultimas if you get that mortgage...
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Barefoot, sandals, regular shoes, hiking boots, Muck Boots, or a drysuit with Turbo Soles or Chuck Taylors. Depends on the days adventures.
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Old 22 June 2023, 12:46   #6
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Barefoot when really nice, croc whit waters when walking about, Warmers (neo diving boot) or some leather ones bought off face book (Chinese version of musto)
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Old 22 June 2023, 23:03   #7
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Dubarry Ultimas when wearing sailing gear - all day comfortable. Barefoot or Musto trainers when wearing shorts. I tried Crocs but found them very slippery on a wet deck and even worse when your feet get wet as there is zero grip internally.
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Old 23 June 2023, 20:27   #8
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Any recommendations on footwear suitable for a RIB?

I’m usually in a wheelhouse so not driving in the elements… so looking for recommendations. Ideally without taking out a second mortgage 😬🤦*♂️
Generally me and her indoors just wear old trainers or wet shoes…… Never a fashion parade with us
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Old 23 June 2023, 21:52   #9
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Generally old walking trainers but I've also got some Musto Ocean Racer boots which are brilliant in every respect but the price.
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Whatever is first to grab on the way out the door.

I used to wear my dry suit boots with sealskin socks but somehow lost my socks.
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