As all real sailors know, if you can't afford Dubarry boots, you should sell
your boat since you obviously don't have enough money to be a proper yotti.
;-)

I'm sure that they are fantastic sea boots and doubtless will make your
feet very happy and may improve your social standing (as it were). I
don't know, but I've been told that "Really, Really Real Yotties" (TM)
recognize each other because they wear ten year old West Marine Third
Reef foulies and sea boots purchased at the local fishing shop for less
than thirty bucks. Seriously, a set of fisherman's sea boots and some
nice socks will get the job done but a set of top end boots will be
much comfortable, less smelly and much more stylish. So, I wouldn't
put fancy boots at the top of my priority list, but if you've got some
spare cash or would like folks to think you do then go for the
Dubarrys.

-- Tom.