I was delivering a boat back from the Annapolis Sailboat Show last year and decided to pick up a pair of these boots for the chilly October trip. As the bow person for an offshore boat, I need good traction and water resistance in my footwear: I tend to get doused. While marketed for anglers, these boots have proven to be a great fit for sailors too. Though they’re fairly rigid, because they’re low ankle boots, mobility is not sacrificed, and I’ve found that they have good traction even on wet surfaces. The company also cites a thicker sole as providing better shock absorption if you’re in a slamming seastate. Grundens has also included thermo-regulating and anti-odor lining, and of course they have non-marking soles. If you’re in the market for something between a sailing sneaker and a full offshore boot, I’d recommend giving these a good look.
$109, Grundens.com
