Bonaire Boots

[junkyard_dawg]

I have always used some good hard bottom boots like the SeaSoft Sunrays.

They are currently unavailable.

Any other good recommendations for a good boot for Bonaire?

Looking forward to returning in Oct been a few years.

 

[Marie13]

Love some All-Stars....but not sure about using them for diving. Guess it makes sense, just wonder how well they'd hold up they aren't really made to stay saturated.....although the glue or stitching always fails my "dive boots" after a few years.....Have to investigate this, you've peaked my interest.

I used a pair for rock boots with a drysuit a while back. Found using thin bungee for laces with a cord lock was much better than the regular laces

 

[junkyard_dawg]

We like these for shore diving, and the price is great:

Deep 6 Thick Boots

Deep 6 Thick Boots Rock Style

www.deep6gear.com

(well crud, just saw the inventory, or lack thereof....)

Yeah thats the issue I've been running into on my usual go-tos with hard bottom. Can't find the Akona I've used in the past either. Good thing I'm not going until October

 

[junkyard_dawg]

Just looked at the Sunrays online and I’m not so sure about the Aqualungs fitting in your fins. Those are some thick soles on those puppies!!! The AL’s will probably slosh around.

Yes they have a large bottom but very nice on the rocks....first time I went to Bonaire I had some soft bottom boots and my heels didn't appreciate it.

I plan on taking my fins to the local shop next weekend to make sure

Thanks for the heads up

 

[junkyard_dawg]

I used a pair for rock boots with a drysuit a while back. Found using thin bungee for laces with a cord lock was much better than the regular laces

Nice!
Good idea for sure.

 

[Joneill]

Mares makes some nice hard sole boots:

Flexa DS Boots - 5mm Ultrastretch neoprene | Mares

Trilastic 6.5mm Boots

 

[tursiops]

Love some All-Stars....but not sure about using them for diving. Guess it makes sense, just wonder how well they'd hold up they aren't really made to stay saturated.....although the glue or stitching always fails my "dive boots" after a few years.....Have to investigate this, you've peaked my interest.

I have a pair that Nike sold...neoprene uppers, stainless steel eyelets and drain holes.

Poseidon sells something similar, but with a zipper up the back.

 

[Marie13]

I have a pair that Nike sold...neoprene uppers, stainless steel eyelets and drain holes.

Poseidon sells something similar, but with a zipper up the back.

Poseidon One Shoe - Black and White

The Poseidon One Shoe is a shoe worth wearing above and below the surface.

www.divegearexpress.com

 

[boat sju]

And CT's come in colors.

I can't believe I'm saying this but I agree with Marie on the laces. The originals don't hold up and are hard to work with when wet. Parachute cord is a good option too.

 

[Marie13]

And CT's come in colors.

I can't believe I'm saying this but I agree with Marie on the laces. The originals don't hold up and are hard to work with when wet. Parachute cord is a good option too.

Yeah, when does a Michigan State fan ever agree with a U of M fan?!

 

[inquis]

Found using thin bungee for laces with a cord lock was much better than the regular laces

Intriguing, did you just shove the "excess" down into the shoe after tightening? Or is it short enough to ignore?