Question Used drysuit boots too big, how important is it?

[Amalise]

I'm just learning how to dive and have the chance to purchase a used Bare drysuit at a decent price. It's in good condition but the boots are 2 sizes bigger than my shoe size. The seller is the same shoe size as me and says they just wear a few pairs of socks and it's alright. I've never tried a drysuit on so have no idea how it should feel fit-wise in the feet. Would this be a deal breaker or will it be okay with a few pairs of socks?

 

[Bubblesong]

Deal breaker for me, but I’ve already suffered the dreaded “stuck upside down with inflated feet, fins popped off experience” during my drysuit class in a badly fitted rental.

 

[Mario007]

i got the same issue, mine is a bare too and the boot even if are the same size that i usually wear they seems to wear 2 size bigger, i solve it putting several insoles and wearing neoprene socks, and get an pair of heavier fins as to compensate the light feet effect

 

[happy-diver]

Yeah if the suit is free until with patience you come across the right one

 

[Searcaigh]

You are in the UK, boots can be cut off and replaced by a good drysuit manufacturer.

Personally I would have them replaced with neoprene drysocks and wear rock boots over them.

Contact Seaskin on 0113 2361776, email on info@seaskin.co.uk and ask for advice.

 

[CT-Rich]

If they are integrated boots and the price it right, I would just do what others have said, insoles and socks. When buying something like a used drysuit, perfect is the enemy of the good. Boots that are too tight are worse than too big.

 

[rob.mwpropane]

I'm just learning how to dive and have the chance to purchase a used Bare drysuit at a decent price. It's in good condition but the boots are 2 sizes bigger than my shoe size. The seller is the same shoe size as me and says they just wear a few pairs of socks and it's alright. I've never tried a drysuit on so have no idea how it should feel fit-wise in the feet. Would this be a deal breaker or will it be okay with a few pairs of socks?

My 1st used suit had boots 2 sizes too big. I would wear 3 layers of socks to account, it was fine. If anything I think it helped with my trim because there's no denying you're head down or vice versa. Your feet will tell you.

It doesnt beat a good M2M suit.. that should be the end goal. Swapping boots / socks isn't a hard diy either.

 

[Amalise]

Thanks everyone for your replies, some really helpful advice! I will try extra socks/insoles and look at getting the boots changed until I can afford a made to measure. Really appreciate your replies.

 

[grantmac]

Fin keepers and gaiters really help.

 

[happy-diver]

Can you help me find fin keepers to fit over drysuit fins and boots thanks