seaboots

Sailor's waterproof footwear

Seaboots are tall waterproof boots worn by sailors and fishermen, typically reaching the knee or higher to keep legs dry in rough conditions.

They're made of rubber or treated leather with non-slip soles for wet decks: He pulled on his seaboots before heading out to haul the nets.

footwear

wellies

Waterproof knee-high boots

knee-high · steel-toe · pull-on · slip-on · treaded · grip · sole · insole · lacing · calf-length

nautical

deck

Ship's flat surface

  • vesselReceptacle for contents
  • shipSeagoing transport vessel
  • sailingWind-propelled water travel

helm · mast · rigging · anchor · port · starboard · bow · stern · navigation · marina

fishing

trawler

Net-dragging fishing boat

bait · tackle · lobster · crab · cod · tuna · salmon · halibut · mackerel · haddock

waterproof

watertight

Prevents liquid from passing

resistant · weatherproof · insulated · protective · impervious · gore-tex · membrane · repellent · gusseted · vulcanized

durability

rugged

Tough and uneven

heavy-duty · robust · resilient · long-lasting · dependable · tough · reliable · solid · enduring

Opposites
maritime footwear formality/weight

seabootsbarefoot

Wearing no shoes

deck shoes · boat shoes · flip-flops · sandals · thongs

environment/terrain suitability

seabootsdesert boots

Suede ankle boots, crepe soles

hiking boots · dress shoes · bedroom slippers · ballet flats · high heels

maritime vs land/formal context

seabootsdress shoes

Elegant footwear for occasions

oxfords · high heels · pumps · brogues · patent leather shoes

Family

seaboot

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G