foul weather boots

[MtHopeBay]

I am looking for boots to keep my feet warm and dry. I have trouble getting a good fit because my legs are so thick. I usually have to slit the tops of muck boots to get them on. I've had the same trouble with sailing boots.

I'm open to ideas that don't cost too much. Yes, I've tried calf high boots and they're still too small for my legs. I'm thinking about diving boots. Any other suggestions?

Mike

[sailingfool]

For coastal use, consider Gore-tex socks. You can wear with your usual boat shoes, which get wet but your feet remain dry and warm.

[wayne56]

I've used neoprene dingy boots (like zip up high tops) for boath coastal sailing and ocean crossings. Not winter rated but generally dry, warm and good traction. Wear with thin wicking socks under wool in cold weather.

[bljones]

Get a pair of Baffins:


Big stretchy collars and soles that grip even below freezing.

[sailingdog]

Another option might be dinghy boots, which are very low cut...

[QuickMick]

ive been pleased with these guys... dunno if the 'lace up' rather than 'pull on' might be more easily adjustable to your legs?


Sorel | Men's 1964 Premium™ T CVS

[jackdale]

I have fairly large calves; I wear Sperry Fathoms.

[tommays]

At Sports Authority they sell what they call shrimp boots and i found at 35 dollars a good deal