Anyone got advice on quality wetsuit booties for SUP surfing? I'm an intermediate on a 2015 Starboard 8'10 Widepoint Wood, and it's not so much the cold as the shallow rocky reef break which I SUP most often, that has me thinking booties are a good idea.
I'm most the way across the line on a pair of "XCEL 3MM DRYLOCK SPLIT TOE BOOTS" off surfstitch. Also gotta factor in the misses will be wanting a pair too. Any ladies boots specific tips also appreciated...

Try some Ronstan Booties. Made for sailors but as good as any surf bootie and half the price.

Yeah +1 on the flash bomb or something similar. You want low ankle , split tow , and a strap because low ankle models get sucked off your foot without a strap.

I got the Flying Objects bootie.



Constructed in FlatLock seam technology and using DuraFlex for durability and comfort the FLUX Shoe is intended for use in warmer waters. As a result our shoes specifically cater to use as foot protection from sharp objects and use Armour plated re-inforced soles. Other features also include Internal split toes, water release holes and ankle drawstrings, offering good value for money.

http://www.flyingobjects.com.au/products/surf-sup/flux-shoe-2/

These booties are popular in some parts...

An excellent option would be one of the Vibram Five Finger variety which are suited to water.

Only wear one when surfing reef breaks on the rear foot Great to help touch down when dragged into shallow areas

Not cold enough in SEQ

O and E brand in split toe

I've got the EXCEL ones but only use them for long paddles. They are super warm!

Piros said..
Yeah +1 on the flash bomb or something similar. You want low ankle , split tow , and a strap because low ankle models get sucked off your foot without a strap.

Piros is spot on. O'Neill do a very similar "Reef Shoe" they keep your feet warmer and are very handy whhen surfing over shallow reefs

I started a week surfing reef breaks thinking I'd be tough. After cutting my feet up I decided I would actually wear the booties I took with me.

I have some of these