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October 24, 2023 2 min read

The team at Sailing Chandlery have refreshed our video review of the Zhik 170 sailing boots.

This ankle cut sailing boot has some excellent features and superb grip to keep you on the boat in wet conditions.

These lightweight sailing boots and perfect for warmer conditions, trapezing and general beach wear.

EVEN MORE GRIP with an optimised rubber compound, and new moulded sole


A sleek low profile boot for use with foot straps


Superior Zhik fit is achieved by moulding the boot on Zhik’s unique ergonomic lasts. This gives you a firm + close fit with more comfort, and reduced chafe 

ZHIK 170 SAILING BOOTS

Zhik 170 boots are the new model of the Zhik 160 sailing boot which has been a fantastic summer sailing boot.

The Zhik 170 sailing boot is a low cut ankle boot with a tough construction making a fantastic all round sailing boot which is great for hiking and trapezing.

This boot comes with an additional lip over the top to prevent stones and other debris getting inside the boots.

Zhik have added even more grip to their already fantastic boot grip.

ZHIK 170 ANKLE BOOT KEY FEATURES

  • A sleek low profile boot for use with foot straps
  • EVEN MORE GRIP with an optimised rubber compound, and new moulded sole
  • Quick drying with fast draining materials
  • Superior Zhik fit is achieved by moulding the boot on Zhik’s unique ergonomic lasts. This gives you a firm + close fit with more comfort, and reduced chafe
  • Moulded sole with Arch support works with the ankle strap for a firm + secure fit
  • New Ankle seal design helps to keep out debris and excess water



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