Rock boots

[OHIO DIVERS]

If i wear a size 13 shoe. I should go with size 14 or 15 dui rock?

 

[dave4868]

If i wear a size 13 shoe. I should go with size 14 or 15 dui rock?

It's going to depend on the thickness of your insulation and if tightness will make your feet too cold. IMHO, as a general rule, Rockboots one size oversize will accomodate insulation suitable for one hour dives in water temps down to 45*F.

My extremities get cold easily, especially when constricted, and I like to do dives lasting 90 minutes or more, even in very cold water. I tend to need more foot insulation and more roominess. By the way, my idea of adequate warmth is actual comfort, not a bearable level of discomfort.

To give you some idea of what Rockboots one size oversize can accomodate, my Merino socks are about 3/16" thick per single layer and I can squeeze two pairs into a boot only one size oversize. Unfortunately, the tightness makes my feet colder than if I wore only one pair, loosely laced. Two pair of those socks will fit inside a boot two sizes oversized and still allow the amount of air I like. In the two sizes oversized boot, I can actually squeeze in Weezle socks with the two pairs of wool socks, but it's too tight and colder as a result.

Another limiting factor for you might end up being the size of the neoprene socks on your drysuit. Three layers on my size 10 feet is a little tight in my size Large drysuit socks, which I'm guessing cover a size range of 10 to 13. You may be able to get a larger sock on your suit, but keep it in mind.

I think it's safe to say that avoiding constriction will be helpful for staying warm in cold water, so plan ahead.

Dave C

 

[Gloveboxtech]

I just purchased a pair of Bare Rock Boots. I normally wear size 12 shoes and the Rock boots are a size 12 as well but, they are huge. Are the boots supposed to fit a little big so, I don't lose the thermal quality of my DUI polartech booties. They fit like a 13 or 14 regular shoe would fit.

 

[oneshotshooter]

+1. Glad to see more Chuck Taylor dive team members! Like the anchor pattern! For cold water go at least 2 sizes larger.

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[warmwaterturner]

Define good---are they easy to get on and off in the cold(ice diving) and on boat dives?
Define rock boots---dui's rock boots.
I'm looking for a new dry suit---it's down to a dui with rock boot or a viking with attached boots.
Any feedback would be helpful?

I have used "attached" and also currently in the DUI Rock Boot. No sure why but I really prefer the seperate boot.