Where did it all start for Dubarry of Ireland?
In 1937 the company was established in a small town called Ballinasloe, in the heart of Galway on Ireland's west coast helping create employment in the area. The skills of the local craftsmen and women gave Dubarry a fantastic reputation for their excellent workmanship in the design and manufacture of their fine leather shoes. As time went by Dubarry began to specialise in the manufacturing of leather moccasin deck shoes, this was inspired by the west coast of Ireland and Galway's sailing heritage.
Sailing Footwear & Clothing
Having produced the leather moccasin deck shoes for decades, Dubarry of Ireland began to export into the UK and European marine trade in the 1970s. They quickly acquired an international status for being the leading brand in performance sailing footwear and still are today. As time went on, they only grew in the area, this is when Dubarry received a license to use GORE-TEX® technology in their footwear. In the early 1990s, the world's first waterproof and breathable leather sailing boot was created called the 'Shamrock'. The sailing range has only grown as the years have gone and today you will find some of the best sailing gear in the market under their Aquatech collection. This collection still uses the leading waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX® technology found in the first Dubarry sailing boot in the 1990s as well as lots of new and exciting features to help bring you high-performing and comfortable sailing gear.
Country Footwear & Clothing
In the mid-1990s Dubarry decided to explore other environments where they felt like they could meet the demands required of footwear, this is when the idea of the Dubarry Galway Boots was first conceived. The Galway leather country boot soon became a must-have for countryside lovers and became Dubarry's flagship product. After many years of success with just concentrating on country footwear, Dubarry decided it was time to expand the collection thus introducing bags, footwear accessories, other leather goods and finally clothing! The clothing range included unique tweeds based on classic Irish tartan patterns and women's shirts all launched in 2007. In 2010 high-performance shooting coats, wax cotton jackets, quilted jackets, knitwear and much more were introduced and are still going strong today with new products released every season to suit all types of needs.
The Iconic Dubarry Galway Boots
This classic country boot was designed to stand up to the everyday tasks of country wear and to take all of the weather elements in its stride, but most importantly it needs to be comfortable and hardwearing. This boot ticks every box making it widely known for its durability and comfort all packed in with style and elegance. The huge success of the Galway boot is the reason we have so many other classic country lifestyle products from Dubarry, even today the Galway boot continues to evolve keeping up with the modern standard tall leather boots. There have been many famous faces spotted wearing their trusty Dubarry Galway Boots maybe none more recognisable than the Queen herself, Kate Middleton and Princess Anne, really giving it the royal seal of approval.
The waterproof and windproof boots are truly built to last a lifetime without sacrificing their performance levels. Subtle Dubarry and GORE-TEX® branding on the side of the boot helps give some added detail and the leather lace at the top of the boot allows for the perfect fitted feel. There are 6 key features in the Galway boots which separates them from the rest of the tall leather country boots on the market.
1. Gore-Tex® Lining - The lining allows moisture to escape for optimum comfort.
2. Gore-Tex® Membrane - This makes the boot fully waterproof and windproof.
3. PVC Support - Provides the wearer with additional comfort.
4. Foam Footbed - Cambrelle® lined in-sock with a foam footbed.
5. Rugged Construction - Rugged outsole with rugged cleated construction for durability and maximum grip.
6. DryFast-DrySoft Leather - This material ensures the durability and comfort of the leather boot for the years to come.
The Galway boots are available in 3 different fits for you to choose from, making sure that you have the perfect fit as we know not everyone is the same.
1. Slimfit - This style is meant for people with narrower calf sizes.
2. Regular Fit - These are for people with standard calf sizes.
3. Extrafit - This style is perfect for people with wider calf sizes.
We at Philip Morris and Son would love to see you in your Dubarry Galway Boots so please make sure you tag us on your next social post wearing them!
Our Relationship with Dubarry
Here at Philip Morris and Son we believe in quality, that’s why we hold Dubarry in such high regard, as they also believe in many of the same values that we do. Philip Morris and Son have been working with Dubarry for over 15 years and we have loved every second of it. Working with such a prestigious brand is a massive honour and over the years our knowledge of Dubarry products has grown and grown, this allows us to give you the customer a great experience instore or over the phone, so please feel free to get in touch with any queries you may have. Our range of products we hold from Dubarry grows every year; this allows us to bring you the newest lines from Dubarry each season.
