Botillons de Voile

Neoprene booties, very practical for dinghy sailing!

Neoprene booties will be a great help in dinghy sailing, and will become indispensable if you sail in cold water. They will improve your grip and will make your life much easier when you have to rappel. To correctly choose your neoprene booties, you will have to take into account several criteria.

How to choose your neoprene booties

The first is the thickness of the neoprene. The thicker the neoprene, the warmer your booties will be. You should therefore choose your booties according to the conditions in which you plan to sail. A second criterion is the tightening system. For a better fit, some models are equipped with velcro closures above the ankle. These systems guarantee a precise and quality tightening, and also facilitate the putting on of the booties. You will also need to consider the grip of the sole, which will be crucial. Rubber soles are very well suited to the needs of dinghy sailing, but the best is a Vibram sole like on the Frixion Boot model by Magic Marine. The rubber as well as the patterns that form the sole ensure an excellent grip, on almost any surface. A final criterion to take into account is the presence of reinforcements at the instep. In dinghy sailing, these reinforcements will be of great help, especially when you are abseiling, and your feet are in the straps.

Find our selection of neoprene booties on Nautisports. com

The 4 criteria to take into account are the water temperature, the tightening system, the grip of the sole and the presence of reinforcements. Once you have determined your needs and preferences, the choice of the neoprene botillon will be done by itself. You will find on Nautisports. com our selection of neoprene booties from brands specialized in dinghy sailing, such as Magic Marine or Gill.