Low cut boots - advice needed

[Divedoggie]

I've had chafing around the ankles with low cut boots. Its especially bad if you use a modified frog kick or sculling technique instead of a flutter kick.
One year in Cozumel I had to trade booties with my brother in law, until his ankles chafed. Then I went into town and bought a pair of regular high cut boots.

 

[RJP]

Bare has a nice pair with a substantial sole, very nice for places like Bonaire where you need good support on land and during entries/exits...

Bare 3mm HD Tropic Boot at www.DiveSeekers.com

Henderson also has a low boot with a nice sole, and the Henderson tag on the heel acts a bit like a "stop" to keep fin straps from riding up...

Henderson 3mm Low Top Boot at www.DiveSeekers.com

 

[DeepSeaExplorer]

GF likes them, but they're not without issues. Fin straps get above them and exposed skin on cold(er) water dives. If you're wardrobe conscious, looks kinda odd with a full suit.

I prefer to tuck the boots under my suit to keep out sand, reduce drag and prevent boots from unzipping, which they will on long swims.

 

[andrethediver]

Actually, these Hendersons low cut boots look exactly as my 'regular' length Insta dry 5mm soles - notice the height of the fin strap 'stopper' area. I have never noticed strap riding up with them. Although they have them posted on hendersonusa.com site I wonder why they don't have Henderson logos on them (not even on the soles) and what is up with that Microprene material.