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Deck Shoes & Boots
Deck Shoes & Sailing Boots
From our best-selling Dubarry Ultima GORE-TEX Sailing Boots to Chatham's Deck II G2 Mens Deck Shoes, we stock a huge range of men's deck shoes, women's deck shoes and sailing boots for every style, taste and budget.
If you love your watersports such as dinghy sailing, paddle boarding and surfing, you'll want to purchase a pair of wet shoes. Our leading range is sourced from brands including Typhoon and Gill, with our most popular option Gill's Aquatech Sailing Shoes.
Boat Shoes
We stock a wide range of men's and women's boat shoes at our 6,000+ square ft chandlery store - perfect for long days cruising out on the water. Our leading range includes Dubarry Deck Shoes, Chatham Deck Shoes, Orca Bay Deck Shoes and Apache Moose Deck Shoes - giving you that added quality assurance from leading sailing clothing brands.
Sailing Boots
For those venturing further afield, a quality pair of sailing boots are a great option. Sourced from leading brands including Dubarry, Gill, Orca Bay and Maindeck - our sailing boots are 100% waterproof and have grippy soles that are perfect for sailing in even the toughest conditions. Furthermore, sailing boots such as Orca Bay's Storm Sailing Boots have a membrane and padded lining for maximum breathability, making them perfect for year-round use.
Why Choose Pirates Cave Chandlery?
Since 1991, we've been selling a wide range of sailing footwear, so know the good from the bad. If you have any questions about any of our sailing clothing, deck shoes, sailing boots or wet shoes - our dedicated team are here to help. You can contact us by calling 01634 295 233, emailing customerservices@piratescave.co.uk, or alternatively by visiting our Rochester store, one of the largest chandlery stores in the UK!
All our orders are shipped using a fully tracked courier, with many deliveries arriving the very next day. If, after purchasing, you decide that the item(s) are not for you, we have an extended returns period of up to 30 days! More information on this can be found in our returns policy.






