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Sunny September Day
The end of a perfect sailing week
20. September 2013
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Lizard Spin Boot

As you probably saw, my last sailing trip was not cancelled and I finally got the chance to test the Lizard SPIN Boot. As promised, I will let you know what I found out.

Operational conditions

  • On board Bavaria 42, Gib Sea 372, Restaurants & Bars
  • Sunshine to light rain
  • Air temperature at 12° – 15° Celsius
  • Water temperature at 16° Celsius
  • Wind up to 7 Beaufort

The story

I was wearing the Lizard SPIN Boot for most of the time of my 7-day trip. The overall result is very good. My feet were never cold neither sweaty and – aside from once (I’ll explain below) – never been wet either. I was wearing knee-high stockings made of cotton with it. Putting on / taking of the boots is very easy. Strapping and unstrapping is a little more work compared to a rubber boot but worth it considering how it wraps around your feet. So changing into normal shoes e.g. for Dinner or at the Marina Pub would be very easy. It is completely unnecessary though. In fact, the boots were so comfortable, because light-weight and well fitted, that I only took them off before going to sleep. It has advantages over other boots as its shaft is very flexible and the trouser-legs can be wrapped tight as well and will stay in place.

The boot in general provides good grip and stability. However, one evening – it was drizzling – I slipped while making a step onto the GRP gangway and fell into the harbor. No… alcohol was not involved but I might have been a little to fast and made a rather large step. I am blaming it on me for now. I assumed a better grip though – I guess.

After I climbed out of the harbor, I expected to be soaking wet. I was not!!! I was wearing the Lizard SPIN Boots, Gill OS2 trousers and Gill Waterproof Race jacket as the outer layer. I dipped into the water almost to my shoulders but only the shinbones and the lower part of the foot were wet – AMAZING. I don’t think the boot let any water in. The water must have made its way between trousers and shaft, ending up down in the boot. Good the boot has a removable food-bed. I placed it and the boots in front of the fan heater (at moderate temperature and fair distance) and everything dried completely within two hours.

Lizard SPIN Boots - Straps

There are only two details to nag about. If you have thin feet and legs – like me – you might find the strap at your elongated flake to long. When I tie it up properly, only about 1,5 cm of the hook-and-loop tape actually connects whilst the rest overlaps. Secondly, the clamp securing the inner layer of the boot will let go a little when strung tight.

I did not receive any maintenance instructions with the boot and could not find any in the internet either. I rinsed the boots with clear water after usage and asked Lizard for how to take care of such a great product.

Summary

  • + Waterproof
  • + Keeps your feet warm without sweating
  • + Very comfortable and lightweight
  • + Easy to put on / take-off
  • + Dries in a timeline manner when wet
  • – A little to wide for thin feet and legs

Other articles dealing with the Lizard SPIN Boot:

  • New Arrival: Lizard SPIN Boots
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10 Comments

  1. nex says:
    18. March 2015 at 15:08

    Hello, are you still happy with these boots? How do they performed over years? Would you buy them again? I’m thinking about buying and it would be great to get your feedback. Thanks.

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  2. Grow Sailing says:
    20. March 2015 at 15:49

    Hi Nex,

    I’m very happy with the boots. They still keep my feed dry and didn’t really wear off over the season. I’m not considering buying a new boot anytime soon.

    If I would, I might consider the Adidas Gore Boot. Not because of any bad experience with the Lizard but just because I like their looks and heard good things about them as well.

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  3. nex says:
    20. March 2015 at 22:22

    Thanks. Adidas SBO1 are on my shortlist, but no available size to buy. Strange. So will have to go with Lizards. How about Lizards sizing? Would you recomend to buy one size bigger or stick to a normal size?

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    • nex says:
      27. March 2015 at 21:17

      Could you please reply. I’m not sure about size as my casual size is 43 (27.5 cm) and for Lizards 27.5 cm is 42. So should I buy Lizards 43 (28-28.5 cm) or stick to 42 (27.5 cm)? Thank you.

    • Grow Sailing says:
      28. March 2015 at 0:24

      Hi Nex,

      I’m really sorry I haven’t replied yet. Been traveling on business and kind of forgot.

      I checked my boots and they are in my normal shoe size. I wasn’t sure at first like you and ordered the normal once and one size up. Well I returned the lager once.

      I can’t give you any guarantee but normal works fine for me!

  4. nex says:
    28. March 2015 at 9:42

    Thanks for your reply. I would be really thankful if you could measure your right foot in cm and give me your Lizard’s size.

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    • Grow Sailing says:
      28. March 2015 at 13:01

      My Lizard size is 45. I will measure my foot but it could take another 8 days. I’m still in the U.S. and need to see if I can get something to measure my foot with.

  5. nex says:
    29. March 2015 at 1:05

    Thanks. Today had a chance to try both 43 and 42. 42 are on edge and good just with very thin socks, so will go with 43.

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  6. nex says:
    30. March 2015 at 13:01

    Maybe you have tried on Adidas SBO1? Could they be more comfortable than Lizards? Maybe some friend of yours use Adidas SBO1?

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    • Grow Sailing says:
      30. March 2015 at 15:14

      Hi Nex,

      I never tried the SB01. I think it’s really hard to say which boots are more comfortable if you haven’t used boath. I personally find the lizard very comfy as it is really lightweight and flexible.

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