Crocs Men's Classic Boat Shoe M Sandals Leisure time and Sportwear Man

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Reasons to avoid: Some consumers complain too narrow | Not as long-lasting or durable as competitors What’s more, the Dubarry NonSlip-NonMarking sole is designed to work well in both wet and dry conditions. The shoes are fully laced all round to ensure a good, snug fit, and feature anti-rubbing protective strips and non-slip and micro-grooved natural rubber outsoles. With more and more specialist sailing clothing companies not only understanding the needs of those involved in high octane sailing, but also investing in huge amounts of research and development, these super-light sailing trainers are becoming more and more popular.

To do this, they have strategically placed drainage ports on the waterline to help speed drying, vent holes in the uppers to ensure breathable comfort, and moulded wave-siping incorporated into the outsoles to provide sure-footed traction in all conditions.To achieve this, the interior has been constructed to ensure barefoot comfort by way of low-profile seams and a non-absorbent EVA foam footbed which offers added support without absorbing water. The Dubarry name is synonymous with sailing footwear and has an outstanding reputation for durability. YM tester Toby Heppell said: ‘I was really impressed with the grip they offered. ‘The boat upon which I was testing the shoes on had had the helm footrest removed as it was due to be repositioned. Crocs men’s Classic Boat Shoe is designed to be waterproof and lightweight thanks to the Croslite foam construction.

Our tester wore them over several months and can vouch that they give their feet good all-round support, and the leather lacing kept them securely in place. The rubberised sole is promised to provide increased traction, flexibility and ‘360-degree comfort’.Helly Hansen is a giant in the outdoor clothing world and has heaps of experience producing marine gear. Reasons to avoid: Expensive | The insole only covers 2/3rds of the foot (leaving toes and ball of foot on leather) The oiled treatment means even after wearing them in the rain, and while sailing, where they got regularly drenched in spray, the leather cleaned up really well, with no marks or stains and was still soft. The eyelets are robust, which I have been impressed with as often this has been the first thing to go on previous pairs of boat shoes,’ they add.