Practical Sailor's gear and boat reviews take the guesswork out of your buying decisions.

Volume 28
Number 17
September 2002

Seaboots Under $100

In our test for traction, fit and warmth, Hevea and Musto emerge as winners. Between those two, you can go for the name or the price.

A full day or two in rough conditions brings
űout the true character of foul-weather gear.

Choosing the right sea boot is a bit like picking a spouse. It gets personal, and if you don't get it right you can feel the chill and the friction for a long time. Getting it right consists of making three correct choices, which are, in order—

Use. Will you be cruising the coast, crossing oceans, big-boat racing, or scooting around the buoys in a Laser? And just where will you be doing it?

In long-distance racing, you'll find yourself continually at the mercy of whatever Mother Nature deals you, and the boots you bring are the ones you'll be stuck with for the duration. If they fill with water…

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