Gill Junior Edge 2.0 Dinghy Sailing Boots in Black

Gill Junior Edge 2.0 Laced Boots for Young Dinghy Racers

There comes a point in every young sailor's progress when soft beach boots stop cutting it. They are racing at open meetings, training with a squad and starting to hike hard in an Optimist, Topper or ILCA 4, and a floppy sole lets small feet fold around the toestrap. The Gill Junior Edge 2.0 gives them the same firm, supportive platform as the adult Edge, sized for growing feet.

Laces let you pull the boot snug along the whole foot, which helps get a close fit on narrower junior feet, and the wide ankle strap locks everything in place. The sole is the stiffest Gill makes, so hiking load spreads across the foot instead of pressing into one spot, and a textured panel across the top grips the strap.

The 4mm double lined neoprene is warm enough for most of the season, with sailing socks underneath for winter training. Laces do take a little longer to do up, so for younger children who still need help getting kitted up, a zip boot is the easier choice. For the junior who is hiking seriously and wants kit that matches their ambition, this is the one.

Kids Laced Sailing Boot Features for Junior Racers

• Stiffest outsole in the Gill range, spreading hiking strap load across the foot
• Lace closure for a snug, adjustable fit from toe to ankle
• Wide adjustable ankle strap that backs up the laces and adds support
• Moulded textured panel across the bridge for better contact with hiking straps
• Wrap-around natural 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

• 4mm double lined neoprene, 90% neoprene and 10% nylon
• Colour: Black
• Gill style number 969J

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 Edge 2.0, which starts at EU 39

Wear It With

Pair the boots with hiking shorts or hiking pads for a proper junior hiking setup, and add sailing socks for colder training weekends.