Botillons de Voile

From our range of sailor shoes, neoprene boots will be of great help to you in a dinghy, and will become essential if you sail in cold water. They will improve your grip and will make your life much easier when you have to abseil. To choose your neoprene boots correctly, you will need to take several criteria into account.

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR NEOPRENE BOOTS

The first is the thickness of the neoprene. The thicker the neoprene, the warmer your shoe will keep you. You must therefore choose your boots according to the conditions in which you plan to sail. A second criterion is the tightening system. For better support, some models are equipped with velcro closures above the ankle. These systems guarantee precise tightening and quality, and also make it easier to put on neoprene slippers.

You will also need to take into account the grip of the sole, which will be essential. Rubber soles meet the needs of dinghy sailing very well, but the best thing is a Vibram sole like the Frixion Boot model from Magic Marine. The rubber like the patterns which form the sole ensure excellent grip, on almost all surfaces. A final criterion to take into account is the presence of reinforcements at the instep. In a dinghy, these reinforcements will be of great help to you, especially when you are abseiling, and with your feet in the straps.

FIND OUR SELECTION OF NEOPRENE BOOTS

The 4 criteria to absolutely 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 neoprene booties will make itself. On Nautisports you will find our selection of neoprene boots from brands specializing in dinghy sailing, such as Magic Marine or Gill.