Lycra socks vs neoprene

[Wheeler925]

Going to dive in cozumel soon. Plan to rent gear. Debating whether to pick up some lycra socks or neoprene socks (or perhaps neoprene boots?) hoping to use these for awhile on future trips. I currently have 7mm boots for cold water, but dont want to bring those.

 

[KenE]

I got the booties that don't go above the ankle. Protects the feet when walking on lava rock in Hawaii and protects the heel from fin strap. I don't believe the lycra socks would have the same protection. I use lycra socks for aid in donning wetsuits but remove them for warm water.

 

[rhwestfall]

Same as above, but keep the lycra socks on so I protect my feet from being rubbed raw from sand (shore diving) in my booties...

 

[Wheeler925]

Same as above, but keep the lycra socks on so I protect my feet from being rubbed raw from sand (shore diving) in my booties...

Will these booties work with over the foot fins as well? Which booties are suggested?

 

[oldschool45]

I wasn't impressed by the lycra socks. Neoprene socks I like but I ended up with light weight 3mil low cut neoprene booties. Good traction on the boat and decent coverage for walking on land without having to keep track of more "stuff." Booties probably won't work with full foot fins. For the full foot fins I'd go with the neoprene socks...I like the extra padding in the toe pocket.

 

[rhwestfall]

For warm water I use these with lycra socks:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07PKPP5FS?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

My fins are open heel style, not full foot..

 

[BoundForElsewhere]

wool socks are superior to both lycra and neoprene, in my opinion. they are antibacterial so they don't smell (unless you pee in them), they dry fast, and help not getting blisters in bare foot fins. I should note, I use these with open heel SP Go Travel and my Gorilla fins.

Amazon.com : heavyweight wool socks

 

[johndiver999]

wool socks are superior to both lycra and neoprene, in my opinion. they are antibacterial so they don't smell (unless you pee in them), they dry fast, and help not getting blisters in bare foot fins. I should note, I use these with open heel SP Go Travel and my Gorilla fins.

Amazon.com : heavyweight wool socks

It takes a special kind of guy to be able to pee in their socks while diving!

 

[BoundForElsewhere]

It takes a special kind of guy to be able to pee in their socks while diving!

thank you.

 

[d^2b]

I just did my first trip in Lavacore Sharkskin socks, and they were cozy down to 77F. I like that they are not floaty, for some reason 3mm socks throw my balance off. The downside is that they more expensive than neoprene.