Best Drysuit Rock Boots?

[Shinythings]

I have been going through rock boots every 4 months. Does anyone have suggestions for the MOST DURABLE boots out there for diving in the PNW? I'd also prefer something that is easy to put on / take off.

I thought there would have been a thread like this out there but I wasn't able to find one... if you do, please post!

Thanks!

 

[JohnN]

I have been going through rock boots every 4 months. Does anyone have suggestions for the MOST DURABLE boots out there for diving in the PNW? I'd also prefer something that is easy to put on / take off.

I thought there would have been a thread like this out there but I wasn't able to find one... if you do, please post!

Thanks!

I have these: Typhoon Dry Suit Over Boot | Dolphin Scuba Center I'm very happy with them, good construction, very stable clambering over slippery rocks, they dry easily and I'd absolutely purchase another pair

I should add I only have about 50 dives on these, but there is no visible sign of wear (yet)

 

[decompression]

Chuck Taylor's......

 

[tbone1004]

any boots that fit will be fine, the key is finding ones cheap enough to replace as needed. Chuck taylors were mentioned and are the best for a lot of people because they're so cheap, so if they get busted you just replace them for a few bucks. Unfortunately they don't make any that fit me so I'm kind of SoL. A lot of people down in cave country actually just use wetsuit booties....

 

[Hatul]

I'm happy with my DUI, but they fit big so had to get one size smaller. They are much better than Chuck Taylors.

 

[rddvet]

I absolutely despised the DUI rockboots that came with my suit. I ended up trying the scubapro rock boots and they are awesome. They hold up very well. I replaced the laces with a length that I liked and stole that little clasp thing from the DUI boots to hold the strings

 

[tstormdiver]

I will second the Scubapro boots. I've had mine for nearly 3 yrs,.. They do need replacing now, but have held up well.

 

[00wabbit]

Converse Chuck Taylors. Buy them 2 sizes larger than your regular foot.

I normally wear 13 so I order size 15.

 

[Shinythings]

I didn't want to mention that I have been using DUI boots as I wanted to see what others would offer up. I love the fit, comfort and easy-to-put-on factors on the DUI boots but there are poor quality to say the least. I have seen brand new ones with rips, tears, broken laces ect. DUI accessories are absolute ****. They need to work on this. Great suits however.

I like the look of those Scubapro ones. They look a lot more rigid and durable than anything else I've used in the past. I think I will give them a try.

 

[Rich Keller]

This is what I use, heavy duty rubber boots with a steel toe.

http://www.grainger.com/product/ONGUARD-Men-s-Ankle-Boots-WP79269/_/N-jmf?s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/4ML47_AS01?$smthumb$