Shoes vs booties

[Quicksilver II]

Possibly (probably) a dumb question... does anyone just dive in shoes? Like a pair of Chuck Taylors or similar?

Last trip I went on a guy had a pair of Poseidon One II, which looked just like a neoprene Chuck (from what I could tell) and it seemed to offer way more protection and comfort than my dive booties. Assuming open heel fins, of course.

If I'm just doing warm water rec diving, would a Chuck T work just as good? Or is there something I'm missing?

EDIT: Also, any advice on fin sizing would be much appreciated! I wear a 12 shoe size.

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[MacDuyver]

Chuck Taylors is a classic move for military dive teams, particularly in warm water.
It's where OTB got the idea to make multicam sneakers.

 

[broncobowsher]

I presume warm water where you don't care about thermal protection?

I don't see an issue. Common to use over drysuit socks. Might still need some socks to avoid chaffing.

There are also different build levels of wetsuit boots. Some are as little as glorified socks with a hint of tread pattern on the bottom. And can get into almost work boot catagory.

 

[Rilelen]

Lots of folks just use shoes! I like the booties for the warmth and I feel like they handle drying/being wet better, but absolutely nothing wrong with Chuck Taylor’s.

 

[Quicksilver II]

All great news, thanks guys!

Climbing up the ladder with my neoprene socks hurt and I couldn't find a reason why shoes wouldn't be better all around.

 

[34109411]

Possibly (probably) a dumb question... does anyone just dive in shoes? Like a pair of Chuck Taylors or similar?

Last trip I went on a guy had a pair of Poseidon One II, which looked just like a neoprene Chuck (from what I could tell) and it seemed to offer way more protection and comfort than my dive booties. Assuming open heel fins, of course.

If I'm just doing warm water rec diving, would a Chuck T work just as good? Or is there something I'm missing?

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i ve seen a guy using converse i find it cool .

 

[quietlife4me]

Possibly (probably) a dumb question... does anyone just dive in shoes? Like a pair of Chuck Taylors or similar?

Last trip I went on a guy had a pair of Poseidon One II, which looked just like a neoprene Chuck (from what I could tell) and it seemed to offer way more protection and comfort than my dive booties. Assuming open heel fins, of course.

If I'm just doing warm water rec diving, would a Chuck T work just as good? Or is there something I'm missing?

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I bought these…the insole sucks. Made of paper/cardboard/something that dissolves in water….disintegrated after a couple dives and I had to find a replacement “plastic” type insole. Just be aware.

 

[Quicksilver II]

I bought these…the insole sucks. Made of paper/cardboard/something that dissolves in water….disintegrated after a couple dives and I had to find a replacement “plastic” type insole. Just be aware.

For $120 I would expect a little more. Chucks it is.

 

[Lostdiver71]

Check these out.

Maritime - Mid

Our Altama® Maritime Assault Boot is made for all tactical water operations. With a fin friendly fit, this boot will fit just about any dive fin used by Militaries worldwide. Style #: 333000 | 333001 | 333003

originalfootwear.com

 

[TMHeimer]

This is the first I've heard of shoes in my 19 years diving! I have always used booties and rarely find that they are uncomfortable walking over rough terrain.