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gyccrewman
gyccrewman
QLD
80 posts
gyccrewman gyccrewman
QLD, 80 posts
28 Sep 2013 1:15am
Start of the racing season is nearly here and I'm looking at replacing my tired wet boots. I'm currently working the fore deck on a 9m farr, so looking for something grippy that can get wet occasionally. Any thoughts?
Anyone tried a Burke d-mesh ? http://www.burkemarine.com.au/product.php?prod_id=135
Can't go too wrong for $20??
Seamonkey_H2024
Seamonkey_H2024
VIC
344 posts
Seamonkey_H2024 Seamonkey_H2024
VIC, 344 posts
28 Sep 2013 1:43pm
dunlop volleys - A shoe for every occasion
cisco
cisco
QLD
12365 posts
cisco cisco
QLD, 12365 posts
28 Sep 2013 1:55pm
Dunlop Volleys. The more expensive ones with a rubber sole, not the crap ones sold by Target, Big W etc.
LooseChange
LooseChange
NSW
2140 posts
LooseChange LooseChange
NSW, 2140 posts
28 Sep 2013 3:18pm
Yup, Dunlop Volleys, the ones with the razor cut sole, just lots of little slits, stick like sh1t to a blanket.
Boatin
Boatin
NSW
179 posts
Boatin Boatin
NSW, 179 posts
28 Sep 2013 4:20pm
I got a brand new pair of Sperry Topsiders in Vinnies for $14. Right size, great colour and save over $150.
HaveFun
HaveFun
NSW
201 posts
HaveFun HaveFun
NSW, 201 posts
28 Sep 2013 4:48pm
I'm in the market for some new boat shoes. Yes I use Dunlop Volleys but looking for something that is better suited to getting wet (such as walking into the water on the ramp for launching the rescue boat). Does anyone know whether the Dmesh at Burke's has a non marking sole. Many skippers will throw you overboard if your caught wearing black soles.
gyccrewman
gyccrewman
QLD
80 posts
gyccrewman gyccrewman
QLD, 80 posts
28 Sep 2013 6:35pm
Thanks for all the volly supporters. Good point "have fun" I think the dmesh sole is a clear. PVC sole when u look at the pics. No one in Geraldton stocks them so I can't have a good look
MorningBird
MorningBird
NSW
2707 posts
MorningBird MorningBird
NSW, 2707 posts
29 Sep 2013 7:27pm
Volleys are great for grip and price. Once they have been soaked in salt water they smell terribly.
cisco
cisco
QLD
12365 posts
cisco cisco
QLD, 12365 posts
29 Sep 2013 11:56pm
MorningBird said..

Volleys are great for grip and price. Once they have been soaked in salt water they smell terribly.


That is their built in "anti theft device".
MattM14
MattM14
NSW
190 posts
MattM14 MattM14
NSW, 190 posts
30 Sep 2013 10:33am
Best boat shoe around = bare feet. Good grip on just about anything, can be immersed in salt water, dries quickly, non-odour (most of the time), very cheep, will last a life time (in most cases with normal use).

Now let's sit back and wait for all the comments about stubbing toes etc.
southace
southace
SA
4796 posts
southace southace
SA, 4796 posts
30 Sep 2013 11:08am
Most of the big racing charter boats in the Whitsunday's insist that all remove shoes before coming aboard.....I have the same policy about my yacht....!
DrRog
DrRog
NSW
608 posts
DrRog DrRog
NSW, 608 posts
30 Sep 2013 2:00pm
I use sailing shoes, bare feet, and a pair of surf booties similar to these. They are surprisingly comfortable and aren't sweaty, hot or cold. I've misplaced them but will buy again for surfing and for sailing if I can't find them. Like bare feet but handles the toe-stubbing problem. I haven't actually yet checked whether they mark or not (but if they do I haven't noticed ).



Ramona
Ramona
NSW
7752 posts
Ramona Ramona
NSW, 7752 posts
1 Oct 2013 8:25am
Well I am just going to come out and say it, I use cheap Croc replicas. I do wear rubber boots in winter though. I think you need something over your toes, belting your toes on deck fittings is painful. I also have 5 pairs of leather sailing shoes I bought from the op shop that I paid from $2 to $5 for,
I obviously have access to better op shops than Boatin. The sailing shoes are too good to get wet and I wear them as casuals.
MichaelR
MichaelR
NSW
862 posts
MichaelR MichaelR
NSW, 862 posts
1 Oct 2013 9:43am
Google Fila Skeletoes....

I have a pair of these, and wore them for three months around Europe, on the boat almost every time I go out and occasionally to dinner. Comfy, breathable and very grippy.

Mine were $50.
shoodbegood
shoodbegood
VIC
873 posts
shoodbegood shoodbegood
VIC, 873 posts
2 Oct 2013 11:11pm
Geez, been out of it way too long, always thought Sperry's were the go, when did Volley's take over?
LooseChange
LooseChange
NSW
2140 posts
LooseChange LooseChange
NSW, 2140 posts
3 Oct 2013 10:49am
About 40 years ago when the smart people learnt that you don't need to spend a bucket load of money. The other good thing about Volley's is that you could/can buy them anywhere. To give you an idea of how good they really are, back in the day when there used to be such a thing as a Milko nearly everyone of those Milko's wore Volley's.
chrisb123
chrisb123
15 posts
chrisb123 chrisb123
15 posts
5 Oct 2013 11:55pm
I went boating once, had a pair of "boat shoes" they were crap, luckily bought along some $10 shoes from kmart, worked great
TabAnu
TabAnu
QLD
6 posts
TabAnu TabAnu
QLD, 6 posts
18 Nov 2013 12:28am
The Dunlop volleys are hard to beat, although the inbuilt theft repellant alluded to above can be an issue at close quarters. I've never slipped in my various pairs but I have slipped in bare feet. A lot of roofies use them. I havent tried the new shoes such as the Vibram Five Finger glove type shoes although reports seem positive (other than price). The water sports models have razor cut type soles for good grip but would be ok for boat ramps and possibly rocks.

Regards
Geoff
nswsailor
nswsailor
NSW
1458 posts
nswsailor nswsailor
NSW, 1458 posts
20 Nov 2013 9:31pm
Tried to get a pair the other day

DUNLOPE DO NOT MAKE THEM ANYMORE!!!!

They have changed the tread pattern and roofies do not use them as they are useless.

So, if your local shoe shop has any can someone get me a pair of 11s' please!
Seamonkey_H2024
Seamonkey_H2024
VIC
344 posts
Seamonkey_H2024 Seamonkey_H2024
VIC, 344 posts
20 Nov 2013 9:52pm
nswsailor said..

Tried to get a pair the other day

DUNLOPE DO NOT MAKE THEM ANYMORE!!!!

They have changed the tread pattern and roofies do not use them as they are useless.

So, if your local shoe shop has any can someone get me a pair of 11s' please!


Their website would suggest otherwise... Sale price $20 a pair, free delivery for purchases over $25 (buy two)

http://www.volley.com.au/new-arrivals.html?gclid=CLqnz76L87oCFQQwpAodyA8ARw

Also Target normally stock volleys, but the rubber quality isn't as good as once upon a time, but you pay for what you get.
avfish
avfish
NSW
1 posts
avfish avfish
NSW, 1 posts
20 Nov 2013 10:52pm
Thanks for the tips. I am new in this forum site.
nswsailor
nswsailor
NSW
1458 posts
nswsailor nswsailor
NSW, 1458 posts
21 Nov 2013 6:54pm
No No SirJman,

Same name but different rubber and tread pattern!!!!

As I said "roofies do not use them as they are useless."

Seamonkey_H2024
Seamonkey_H2024
VIC
344 posts
Seamonkey_H2024 Seamonkey_H2024
VIC, 344 posts
21 Nov 2013 11:11pm
nswsailor said..

No No SirJman,

Same name but different rubber and tread pattern!!!!

As I said "roofies do not use them as they are useless."



The tread pattern looks identical to the old as per the site. I just ordered a couple of pairs to prove you wrong ;)
LooseChange
LooseChange
NSW
2140 posts
LooseChange LooseChange
NSW, 2140 posts
22 Nov 2013 12:07am
To anyone contemplating buying the current iteration of the Dunlop Volley ............. you will be very disappointed.

Read it and weep.

bushwalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=8826
cisco
cisco
QLD
12365 posts
cisco cisco
QLD, 12365 posts
22 Nov 2013 12:47am
LooseChange said..

To anyone contemplating buying the current iteration of the Dunlop Volley ............. you will be very disappointed.

Read it and weep.

bushwalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=8826


This sounds like an excellent opportunity for the enterprising!!!!

How about a bunch of cashed up Seabreezers (if there is such an animal) get together, buy the rights to the brand name and the moulds for the "soul" of the shoe for a pittance, go into manufacture and offer Laurie advertising rights for free.

We could also offer "Ken's Plumbing/Plumbing Plus", for a limited time only, exclusive in store stocking rights.

I reckon there is a motza to be made here. Better than selling crack or meth.
LooseChange
LooseChange
NSW
2140 posts
LooseChange LooseChange
NSW, 2140 posts
22 Nov 2013 11:10am
cisco said..

LooseChange said..

To anyone contemplating buying the current iteration of the Dunlop Volley ............. you will be very disappointed.

Read it and weep.

bushwalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=8826


This sounds like an excellent opportunity for the enterprising!!!!

How about a bunch of cashed up Seabreezers (if there is such an animal) get together, buy the rights to the brand name and the moulds for the "soul" of the shoe for a pittance, go into manufacture and offer Laurie advertising rights for free.

We could also offer "Ken's Plumbing/Plumbing Plus", for a limited time only, exclusive in store stocking rights.

I reckon there is a motza to be made here. Better than selling crack or meth.



Cisco, an even simpler solution is to lobby Dunlop to get them to go back to making the original version of the shoe rather than prostituting the name as they are doing now.
LooseChange
LooseChange
NSW
2140 posts
LooseChange LooseChange
NSW, 2140 posts
22 Nov 2013 5:24pm
OK, more research, apparently you still can buy the good Volley shoe, but ONLY at Payless/Spendless shoe shops and they are called the Volley Classic whereas every other Volley is a Volley International, the way to tell then apart is the the good Volley has a brown gum style sole and has higher welting. For further education read the comments here at Whirlpool net. .........

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1730731

the last post was back in 2011, but Payless have them on their website with free postage to anywhere.
Paddles B'mere
Paddles B'mere
QLD
3586 posts
Paddles B'mere Paddles B'mere
QLD, 3586 posts
22 Nov 2013 9:47pm
Burke D-Mesh are awesome and are so cheap. They don't offer much toe protection though, if you kick a cleat or something on the deck it frikkin hurts. My Burke ones fell to bits a few weeks back and I've bought a pair of those Gla-Gla aqua shoes to give them a try, i'll sail with them tomorrow and let you know how they go.
Jethrow
Jethrow
NSW
1282 posts
Jethrow Jethrow
NSW, 1282 posts
24 Nov 2013 9:44am
I had a pair of the Gla-Gla's for last season and found them quite comfortable, until one day I was going for the rail after a tack, just clipped the heel on the stauntion base or something and felt it go sailing over the side :( Now I've only got a right footed Gla Gla...
Kate2013
Kate2013
1 posts
Kate2013 Kate2013
1 posts
25 Nov 2013 11:12am
Try looking at Quicksales

www.quicksales.com.au
Paddles B'mere
Paddles B'mere
QLD
3586 posts
Paddles B'mere Paddles B'mere
QLD, 3586 posts
26 Nov 2013 2:24pm
That'd be upsetting Jethrow. I'm now pretty happy with the Gla Gla's after a first sail. There was plenty of water on the deck and they still gripped good so yep, i can recommend them.
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