Should I size up for wetsuit boots?
Surf booties should fit snug around your feet and ankles. Not so much that they cut off circulation, or force your toes to curl, but form fitting enough that you don’t have a bunch of space for your foot to slide around, or excess water to hang out and weight you down.
Are split toe wetsuit boots comfortable?
Split-toe booties are the least comfortable, but don’t suffer from the same foot slip. However, they do suffer from catching-your-leash-in-between-your-toes syndrome. Internal split-toe booties are the best of both worlds.
Should your toes touch the end of wetsuit boots?
Wetsuit boots generally have a thicker layer of rubber over the toe and heel to provide extra support and strength and if this rubber is really tightly fitted to your toe then this can cause some discomfort. Don’t make the mistake of thinking they will ‘give’ with regular use.
How can I stretch my wetsuit boots?
You can size down 1 to even 2 sizes from your sneaker size! By heat-molding, the boot will stretch to fit your length, and narrow/reduce volume to hug your narrower foot. Once again, the 3mm Boots will stretch more easily in heat-molding than the 6mm boots, so keep this in mind when choosing.
Why are wetsuit boots split toe?
The idea of a split toe boot is the toe divider holds your foot slightly better so it stops your foot rolling inside the foot pocket. Higher end round toe boots combat this by having a strap across the front of the foot. Contact us here or drop us a line on 01736 757025 with any questions you may have.
How thick should my wetsuit boots be?
You want to go for as thin as you can bear, as the thinner the boot, the better you can feel the board beneath you. As a rough guide, a pair of 3mm boots should be fine for in-between seasons in the south of the UK, but by winter you’ll probably need to upgrade to 5mm.
Can you swim in wetsuit boots?
First off, if you’re looking to actually swim then go for neoprene swim socks as opposed to booties. Wetsuit boots are great for when you need to clamber across rocks but are also good at creating extra drag in the water and generally weighing you down.
How are wetsuit boots supposed to fit?
The fit of your wetsuit boots is essential to their effectiveness and purpose. Wetsuit boots should be a snug fit around your feet and ankles. That being said, they shouldn’t be so tight that they cut off circulation, or force your toes to curl.
Do wetsuit boots go over or under?
Always wear your wetsuit over your booties. This is what happens when you do the opposite and water can’t flush out!
