Boots for Bonaire

[galvanni]

Can anyone who has worn these (Deep See 3/5mm Aqua Purge) boots on Bonaire confirm that they'd be OK for the rubble there. They fit quite snugly already into my Aeris Velocity fins. Going with anything thicker like the Seasoft Sunrays means I'm in for a new pair of fins. Not that I'm completely against buying a new pair (been eying up split fins for a while) but I just don't want to waste the money if there's no reason to.

Deep See 3/5MM Mens Aqua Purge Slipper

 

[AndyG_DM]

Can't say I'm used them but checked out the link, an it sounds like they have a reasonably "solid" trainerlike sole which you'll need on Bonaire. That Ironshore rips right through soft soled bootees.

 

[DeputyDan]

Tusa Imprex 5MM Neoprene Boots, Black

When looking at your link - out to the side was an ad for the boots I actually wear on Bonaire.
Thus the link above.

I don't know about the boots your asked about - but I wonder how well low cut boots work with open heel fins?

 

[keithdiver]

Can anyone who has worn these (Deep See 3/5mm Aqua Purge) boots on Bonaire confirm that they'd be OK for the rubble there. They fit quite snugly already into my Aeris Velocity fins. Going with anything thicker like the Seasoft Sunrays means I'm in for a new pair of fins. Not that I'm completely against buying a new pair (been eying up split fins for a while) but I just don't want to waste the money if there's no reason to.

Deep See 3/5MM Mens Aqua Purge Slipper

I Have the same boots, wore them to Bonaire my first time, got terrible blisters on my feet from the shore diving. The Coral is really hard there:shocked2:. I purchased 2pairs of tilos platinum boots when i returned home, and use those for Bonaire trips. Work very well and no foot problems at all.

 

[DeputyDan]

I Have the same boots, wore them to Bonaire my first time, got terrible blisters on my feet from the shore diving. The Coral is really hard there:shocked2:. I purchased 2pairs of tilos platinum boots when i returned home, and use those for Bonaire trips. Work very well and no foot problems at all.

The reason I commented on the low cut boots with open heel fins - was that my daughter has the exact same issue with blisters.

I did not know if it was just a problem with her or was an overall problem in general. She changed to high tops and has had no issues since.

We used to own Henderson high top boots but they just didn't seem to hold up as well as I would have liked.

 

[parzdiver]

I believe those boots have a softer flexible sole. Walking on the hard coral, they won't give you much support. Deep See does have a hard soled boot which is more appropriate. I have the Seasoft boots and love them. They were perfect for Bonaire.

 

[b1gcountry]

I had those for my first trip to Bonaire, and they worked okay, but weren't ideal. I switched to a pair of Henderson InstaDrys by the second trip, and haven't had any issues yet. All Henderson boots have the same sole, IIRC. I also found that a pair of running or cycling socks (non-cotton) under the boots helps tremendously to prevent blisters.

You will have more issues on the South side on the iron shore than anywhere else. I would skip the split fins, but that's just me. I prefer stability and maneuverability over speed.

Tom

 

[deco_martini]

I wore Seasoft Sunrays which are remarkably over-engineered warm water dive boots with super soles.

My dive buddy wore el cheapo Deep See 3mm soft-soled deck boots.

Both of us were fine and didn't have any issues. Spring straps were the thing we appreciated most to be honest.

Hard soled boots are more of a desire than a necessity. If you are diving east coast, you may want to just pay to dive with Bas instead of buying new boots/fins.

 

[galvanni]

I saw the Tusa at a LDS - the sole looked very hard. I kind of like them and now that I think about it I think I'd rather have high cut boots instead of my current low cuts. I will definitely need a new set of fins then.

Any suggestions on fins? I don't have a lot of time to shop, research, and get them. I'm pretty open with cost - I just don't want anything gimmicky like those hinged things.

 

[Lead_carrier]

I saw the Tusa at a LDS - the sole looked very hard. I kind of like them and now that I think about it I think I'd rather have high cut boots instead of my current low cuts. I will definitely need a new set of fins then.

Any suggestions on fins? I don't have a lot of time to shop, research, and get them. I'm pretty open with cost - I just don't want anything gimmicky like those hinged things.

I like the Deep Sea high cut with the flixible sole. They work fine for me but if you like the solid sole better then they work great also. Make sure, as you have found out, that you try on the fins with the boots. It can make a world of difference. What size shoe do you wear. I'm heading Buddy's in 3 weeks and have 3 sets of split fins I'm going to be selling soon.