Bootie Recommendation?

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Salty Sea Dog
Salty Sea Dog
VIC
346 posts
VIC, 346 posts
19 Aug 2013 10:17pm
Can anybody recommend a pair of booties that have a really thin sole? Tried to avoid buying a pair but I think it's u avoidable now so want a pair that allow me to really feel the board under my feet and have a really flexible sole.

Thanks in advance.
Ctngoodvibes
Ctngoodvibes
WA
1404 posts
WA, 1404 posts
19 Aug 2013 8:20pm
I prefer Schredded feet....hate booties didn't even where em at g land
Legion
Legion
WA
2222 posts
WA, 2222 posts
19 Aug 2013 9:10pm
FCS stormtrooper
beastsurf
beastsurf
WA
902 posts
WA, 902 posts
19 Aug 2013 10:45pm
I find that once Im out the back I take the front foot of so I can feel the board. Back foot doesn't seem to be any trouble.
DJMWA
DJMWA
WA
345 posts
WA, 345 posts
20 Aug 2013 7:09am
Being from vic I have a suspicion that you want them for the cold rather than the reef? So they're will be no taking them off I suspect.
Salty Sea Dog
Salty Sea Dog
VIC
346 posts
VIC, 346 posts
20 Aug 2013 10:41am
Spot on DJMWA. I tried just using wetsuit socks but it hasn't really worked for me.
Sham1984
Sham1984
VIC
415 posts
VIC, 415 posts
20 Aug 2013 11:02am
I use ripcurl f bomb 3mm ones.. i find as long as it has a split toe they dont really bother me..

Id rather be warm than end a surf early cos I cant feel my toes.

Ive tried the 5mm ones and they are too thick
jbshack
jbshack
WA
6913 posts
WA, 6913 posts
20 Aug 2013 11:40am
My booties i was told to get a size too small so they stay tight. BUT i find the sole keeps creeping and i end up standing on the sole/heel and i can't stand it. I will one day get the next size up (my actual size) and see how that goes
quirkus
quirkus
WA
322 posts
WA, 322 posts
20 Aug 2013 3:25pm
Sham1984 said..

I use ripcurl f bomb 3mm ones.. i find as long as it has a split toe they dont really bother me..

Id rather be warm than end a surf early cos I cant feel my toes.

Ive tried the 5mm ones and they are too thick



I got ripcurls, real comfy with split toe,, but the straps both broke at the same time , same place exactly same session about 4 months from purchase. I only surfed bali one week and pasta one week in that time.. so go figure quality?
Consolation was that the configuration allowed me to stick them together hook/loop to keep them working . I imagine they'll replace them if I can get around to finding the receipt and getting back to the store..
mitchbat
mitchbat
WA
399 posts
WA, 399 posts
20 Aug 2013 6:00pm
I've had a pair of split toe West booties for 5 years and they're still in good nick. They're the blue and black ones. Super comfy and nice thin soles
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