Neoprene Dive Sneakers?

[tursiops]

I saw a lady with a pair of what looked like sneakers that she was using with her fins. The sneakers laced up, and she said they were neoprene. They had "db" on the side. I missed my chace to ask her where she got them.

Anyone know of anything like this? Maybe low-cut, not high-top?
I find pull-on dive booties not that comfortable, they always feel like they are sliding around on my foot when they get wet. Lace-up seems like a good idea!

 

[Jonn]

Try looking for 'rock boots'. Typically have 3D molded tread instead of a flat sheet sole, and some sort of lace or cinch system instead of a zipper or just stretch. More expensive and harder to fit, but secure in and out of the fin. A must for shore dives on riprap! I have Whites Alteras and can recommend them. Hollis also makes them and might be the ones you saw.

 

[Hawkwood]

Similar?
Poseidon One Shoe 3mm Boot

 

[tursiops]

Try looking for 'rock boots'. Typically have 3D molded tread instead of a flat sheet sole, and some sort of lace or cinch system instead of a zipper or just stretch. More expensive and harder to fit, but secure in and out of the fin. A must for shore dives on riprap! I have Whites Alteras and can recommend them. Hollis also makes them and might be the ones you saw.

Thanks. I probably should have mentioned that the lady's sneakers were blue-green, and she said she almost bought the orange ones. I double they are typical rough-tough all-black drysuit rock boots!

 

[tursiops]

Similar?
Poseidon One Shoe 3mm Boot

Similar, yes. I was intrigued by the Poseidon Flexiboot, but it looks like it has been discontinued.

 

[DevonDiver]

I actually use sneakers. You can buy a pair of 'fake' Converse boots here in the Philippines for $3. I replaced the laces with 3mm bungee. Recently I've been experimenting with slitting the sides and putting a velcro closure there.... easier to take on/off.

If they weren't so cheap and replaceable here, I'd think to waterproof them for longevity using a commercial rubberizing solution.

 

[decompression]

Been wearing these for years.....
MEC Zûtõ Neoprene Shoes - Unisex

 

[sunnyboy]

In Canada, Mountain Equipment Coop carries them (or did a few years ago). They're in the kayaking section of the store; also on-line. Basically just like an old-style sneaker but neoprene with rubber sole. I bought a pair when I had a rock boot type drysuit but I wasn't as happy with them as I thought I'd be. They need to be a lot bigger then your feet to fit with the neoprene socks.

 

[tursiops]

I ordered a pair of the Poseidon One Shoes. Always wanted something made by Poseidon.
We'll see.

 

[tursiops]

Update. Got the Poseidon One Shes from DGX. They are really nice, except they have a wimpy sole, like cheap dive booties. I need a heavy, thick sole for coral rubble, like Bonaire.