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Dubarry have usually produced comfortable robust and practical sailing shoes. This ladies range with its lightweight flexible sole did not perform as per my expectations. The shoes are undoubtedly very comfortable with a soft foot moulded insole, but the grip from the outer sole is not ... Read review
Dubarry have usually produced comfortable robust and practical sailing shoes. This ladies range with its lightweight flexible sole did not perform as per my expectations. The shoes are undoubtedly very comfortable with a soft foot moulded insole, but the grip from the outer sole is not as effective as the more conventional white rubber sole which has been my previous experience.
Unusually these ... ...and wide fittings which makes them almost guaranteed to properly fit. There is also a reasonable colour range to suit most tastes. Not all ladies aspire to pretty pink shoes where practicality is required!!
Unfortunately the attractive two tone uppers on these shoes are not as hardwearing nor waterproof as their more traditional nubuck leather cousins. I will ensure my next pair are an all leather style such as the 'Admiral' or 'Commander' ... more
Classic look sailing shoe with disappointing performance.
Dubarry have usually produced comfortable robust and practical sailing shoes. This ladies range with its lightweight flexible sole did not perform as per my expectations. The shoes are undoubtedly very comfortable with a soft foot moulded insole, but the grip from the outer sole is not as effective as the more conventional white rubber sole which has been my previous experience.
Unusually these days you can still buy Dubarry shoes in half sizes and wide fittings which makes them almost guaranteed to properly fit. There is also a reasonable colour range to suit most tastes. Not all ladies aspire to pretty pink shoes where practicality is required!!
Unfortunately the attractive two tone uppers on these shoes are not as hardwearing nor waterproof as their more traditional nubuck leather cousins. I will ensure my next pair are an all leather style such as the 'Admiral' or 'Commander' variants.
The soft padded tongue and threaded through leather laces ensure a snug fit around the ankle, yet still allow me to slip the shoes on and off without untying. A boon when you need the shoes in a hurry.....
These are deck shoes from a premium manufacturer which unfortunately are more pretty and 'fluffy' than the task deserves.
