Dubarry: Irish Craftsmanship, Legendary Boots
Every once in a while, a single product becomes so beloved that it defines an entire brand. For Dubarry of Ireland, that product is a boot recognized on marina pontoons and country estates across the world.
Made in Ireland Since 1937
Dubarry was founded in 1937 in Ballinasloe, County Galway, in the west of Ireland, a region with a proud tradition of craftsmanship. What began as a shoemaking enterprise grew, decade by decade, into one of the most distinctive names in sailing and country lifestyle footwear, guided always by the same principles: superb natural materials, meticulous construction, and designs built to serve a life lived outdoors.
The Icon
Ask any sailor about Dubarry and one answer comes back instantly: the Galway boot. This legendary knee-high leather sailing boot combined supple, water-resistant leathers with breathable GORE-TEX waterproof linings, creating something the market had never seen, a boot that was genuinely waterproof yet luxuriously comfortable, elegant enough for the yacht club and tough enough for the foredeck. It became a phenomenon, worn by ocean racers and country walkers alike, and remains the standard by which all others are judged.
Engineered for the Elements
Dubarry's magic lies in its materials and methods. Specially developed water-resistant leathers stay soft and handsome through years of salt and rain. Waterproof, breathable membranes keep feet dry from the outside while letting them breathe from within. Grippy, non-marking soles hold firm on wet decks and muddy paths. Every pair reflects generations of accumulated know-how in making footwear that thrives where weather is worst.
Beyond the Boot
While footwear made the name, the Dubarry world extends much further. Deck shoes carry the brand's DNA into warmer seasons, loafers and leisure styles bring it ashore, and a refined clothing collection of sailing jackets, tweeds, knitwear, and country apparel completes the look. Everything shares the same understated, timeless character: quietly luxurious, never flashy, always fit for purpose.
Two Worlds, One Brand
Dubarry occupies a rare position, equally at home in two demanding worlds. In sailing, it is trusted crew equipment. In country life, it is a signature of quality and taste. Very few brands are welcomed so naturally at both a regatta and a rural estate, and that dual citizenship is the essence of Dubarry's enduring appeal.
Why It Matters
Footwear is where comfort begins and where cheap gear fails first. Cold, wet feet ruin a watch, a walk, and a working day. Dubarry has spent nearly ninety years making sure that never happens, wrapping serious weather protection in genuinely beautiful craftsmanship.
The Yacht Collection at Crew-tex
Crew-tex offers Dubarry as a complete crew solution, from its legendary deck shoes and boots to its dedicated crew apparel. Dubarry's Aquatech crew range was developed specifically for the yachting industry, combining breathable, moisture-wicking, quick-drying fabrics with UV protection across technical outerwear, lightweight polos, tailored shorts, deck shoes, and performance trainers. Finished with your yacht's branding, it dresses crews smartly from deck to shore.
Discover Dubarry at Crew-tex and step into the Irish-born legend that sailors and country lovers refuse to be without.
