neoprene socks?

[Ayisha]

I wear neoprene socks with a wetsuit all the time here in the cold Great Lakes, and love them. But they're not soft booties like the picture above, they're actual neoprene socks. Many LDS' stock or can order neoprene socks which come in a long (calf) or short (ankle) style or you can also get them on the internet. I believe LeisurePro carries them.

One great thing about neoprene socks rather than wool is that neoprene socks dry really quickly and are great for travelling even on weekend trips. If you use wool socks, you'll need a pair at least for each day and they'll all usually still be wet when you travel back, which is a dead weight. One pair of neoprene socks keeps you much warmer and is all you need for any amount of travel.

 

[RonFrank]

I agree with John, ditch the rockboots and get a softboot to wear with the drysuit. Another option is to go with two sets of fins.

 

[AfterDark]

Switching back and forth between a DS and a WS has in the past resulted in me switching fins (regular booties vs. rockboots meant different foot pockets so different fins). Anyhow, I was thinking that perhaps wearing a pair of neoprene socks would be a solution to allow me to use my rockboots with my WS, have some moderate insulation, and then keep with one set of fins. Anyone do this? Where did you find the neoprene socks?

(5 mm or 7 mm)

Thanks.

That's what I do for the same reason. I use 1mm socks under 3mm soft sole booties; the water in NE, even in the summer isn't real warm. I really like the rockboots because of the amount of shore diving I do.

 

[mathauck0814]

I agree with John, ditch the rockboots and get a softboot to wear with the drysuit. Another option is to go with two sets of fins.

Would you make the same recommendation for people who primarily shore dive? I'm not a huge fan of rock boots, but I'm a broken leg and two surgeries removed from the advice you're extolling so I'm ... skeptical ...

 

[eelnoraa]

have you consider switching to turbo sole?

 

[cmburch]

As many already know by experience, it is not a good idea to purchase items off Internet if not familiar with the correct size. It may be best to try everything on first before buying. A 4mm sock may not fit well whereas a 2mm may. These socks were introduced as boots for watersports such as canoeing. Many California freedivers now use them. 4mm for NorCal and 2mm/4mm for SoCal. They may have them in a local kayak or rafting shop in your area.

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[Mitchell Teeters]

I'll be going the same route. I will be buying mine here.

TommyDSports.com | 5MM NEOPRENE SCUBA DIVING SOCKS

Cheap enough to try and won't hurt if I'm wrong.

---------- Post added April 20th, 2012 at 11:50 AM ----------

Oh and I was told XL for 10.5 foot. HTH