Gill Junior Aero 2.0 Dinghy Sailing Boots in Black

Gill Junior Aero 2.0 Zip Boots for Young Dinghy Sailors

Every parent at a junior training session knows the scene: the rib is waiting, the rest of the group are already rigged, and your child is sitting on the slipway wrestling with a boot. The Gill Junior Aero 2.0 fixes that with a YKK zip down the side, so young sailors can get their boots on and off without help, then fasten the wide ankle strap over the top to keep everything snug.

Small feet feel the cold first, and a long session in an Optimist, Topper or RS Tera means hours with toes sitting in water. The 5mm double lined neoprene gives real warmth through spring, autumn and winter training, while the medium stiffness sole bends enough for scrambling around a small boat and running up the beach. A textured panel across the top of the foot helps it grip the hiking strap as they start to sit out properly.

The grippy rubber sole will not mark the boat, and the glued and blindstitched seams help keep water out. These are the boots to buy when your junior is spending more time afloat and has outgrown beach shoes.

Kids Zip Sailing Boot Features for Junior Dinghy Sailors

• YKK zip so young sailors can get their boots on and off by themselves
• Wide adjustable ankle strap that backs up the zip and holds the boot snug
• 5mm double lined neoprene to keep small feet warm through long sessions
• Medium stiffness sole that flexes for moving around the boat and walking ashore
• Moulded textured panel across the bridge for better contact with hiking straps
• Wrap-around rubber sole that grips wet decks and will not mark the boat
• Reworked rear ankle for easier movement and comfort
• Glued and blindstitched seams to reduce water getting in

Materials and Fit

• 5mm double lined neoprene, 90% neoprene and 10% nylon
• Colour: Black
• Gill style number 970J

Size Guide

• UK 2.5 to 3.5 (EU 35/36)
• UK 4 to 5 (EU 37/38)
• From UK 5.5 upwards, choose the adult Gill Aero 2.0, which starts at EU 39

Wear It With

Add a pair of sailing socks for the coldest training days, and pair the boots with a long john wetsuit and buoyancy aid for a complete junior kit list.