Shoes for drysuits?

[oregondiver]

I have neoprene booties on my Bare suit and use a neoprene kayaking shoes (no support, just functional, and my husband wasn't using them kayaking so I "borrowed" them).

But we just replaced my husbands boots on his Mares suit and he needs shoes to go over the neoprene socks. I don't want him to get a larger pair of the kayaking booties since they have no support and aren't that comfortable/easy to put on.

Recommendations for diving shoes?

I know some folks swear by chuck taylors (which are an option). Bare/Whites have boots but they seem...so...industrial? So, what do you use, do you like them, and if you could replace what you use...what would you get?

Thanks!
Shell

 

[doctormike]

Our dive club had a similar problem before arriving at a solution. Here are some pictures that will help you!

Fashion Week at Dutch Springs

 

[OceanEdge Outfitters]

Hi Shell,

A lot of people wit wear a wetsuit boot (typically 1 -3 sizes larger depending on insulation) instead of a rock boot, or trek boot style. They are typically lighter, less expensive. They are more flexible too which allows you ankles to rotate easier if you enjoy doing the frog kick etc..

Good luck and let us know what you decided to do

Team OceanEdge Outfitters

 

[Reallydg]

I love my Chuck Taylors. Work great in the water and really nice for walking out onto shore.

 

[tbone1004]

I use my Chaco's. Works just fine for me. Not a lot of ankle support, but I use them all the time anyway and they have great tread