Winter clothing

[D4V33]

Hi all, as winter approaches, I have got myself a dry suit to keep myself on the water a little bit later into the year for some cod fishing. The dry suit is fitted with socks, so need to get myself a pair of boots suitable for wading in the water when launching.

So quick question - do any of you guys wear a dry suit when out on your sib, and if so what type of footwear / boots are suitable to wear with it?

[chipko]

Yes, often wear a drysuit on the sib, rib or hard boat….toasty warm in crappy weather. Socks under the attached drysuit socks with either sailing boots or Crocs over.

[paulbrown22]

Originally Posted by D4V33

Hi all, as winter approaches, I have got myself a dry suit to keep myself on the water a little bit later into the year for some cod fishing. The dry suit is fitted with socks, so need to get myself a pair of boots suitable for wading in the water when launching.

So quick question - do any of you guys wear a dry suit when out on your sib, and if so what type of footwear / boots are suitable to wear with it?

When I bought my first drysuit I was strongly recommended to avoid dinghy sailing/wetsuit boots with zips, as apparently many people catch the rubber socks in the zips and put holes in them! Aigle used to make lace up dinghy boots which we had, although I must admit sometimes I very carefully use zip up boots these days...

[jeffstevens763@g]

Always fitted with neoprene boots with thick socks also always take a wind proof jacket to prevent wind chill believe me it’s a must.

[beerbelly]

seac rock boots what i wear just google it

[treerat]

Originally Posted by beerbelly

seac rock boots what i wear just google it

Snap - got a pair of Warmers too - just as good.

[Pikey Dave]

Rock Boots

[mhill]

Rock or Canyon boots are great with a dry suit, would also recommend a windproof jacket if your sitting still for a while.
Layers underneath or a Woolly Bear, no hoodies! Merino wool base layers are worth the investment too.

[Steve509926]

Originally Posted by beerbelly

seac rock boots what i wear just google it

Hate it when they size in M,L,XL etc
Would you advise too size up?

[D4V33]

Much appreciate all the reply’s and advice guys! Looks like I have some googling to do.

Out of curiosity, several people recommended rock boots. What’s the benefit of these over a normal similar looking boot? Do these hold water out or is it that they drain water and dry out better than a standard boot? (Sorry for the newby questions).


Also, is it normal practice to size up a boot size to accommodate thick socks and the dry suit sock?

[Peter_C]

Isn't "Rock Boots" a D.U.I. brand? Nice and expensive USA brand for scuba diving.

Many of us scuba divers have found Chuck Taylors by Converse to be one of the best and most affordable shoes. Rip the insoles out, size up one half size, and a drysuit with thick socks plus a Thinsulate bootie fit inside. Fins happen to work great with them too.

[D4V33]

Originally Posted by Peter_C

Isn't "Rock Boots" a D.U.I. brand? Nice and expensive USA brand for scuba diving.

Many of us scuba divers have found Chuck Taylors by Converse to be one of the best and most affordable shoes. Rip the insoles out, size up one half size, and a drysuit with thick socks plus a Thinsulate bootie fit inside. Fins happen to work great with them too.

Perfect! Many thanks!

The first thing I thought when I googled rock boots was that they look like a converse style canvas boot.

[Pikey Dave]

I used “Rock Boots” in the generic sense. There are many types/manufacturers to choose from, but generally they are an outer boot with laces & a semi rigid sole, with either a neoprene bootee inner or no inner depending on which you buy. I think mine are Scubapro ones.

[ptm]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

I used “Rock Boots” in the generic sense. There are many types/manufacturers to choose from, but generally they are an outer boot with laces & a semi rigid sole, with either a neoprene bootee inner or no inner depending on which you buy. I think mine are Scubapro ones.

Agreed- scubapro are a decent boot and not too expensive- mine are wearing well.

[jeffstevens763@g]

https://www.ndiver.com/divewear/foot...kfCkoALLPZ6Nw-

Good choice here. Or look at muck boots.

[mhill]

With a different hat on, I wouldn’t wouldn’t want lace up shoes or boots on the water especially with a dry suit.

[Steve509926]

Originally Posted by mhill

With a different hat on, I wouldn’t wouldn’t want lace up shoes or boots on the water especially with a dry suit.

Why not? Are you talking safety? I also don't really understand "especially with a dry suit"

[jeffstevens763@g]

Yea why not secure boots are safe try walking up a boulder strewn shore with ill fitting boots

[Pikey Dave]

Why??

[mhill]

Originally Posted by Steve509926

Why not? Are you talking safety? I also don't really understand "especially with a dry suit"

Yes, laces are a snag risk & trip hazard and who wants to be bending over tying laces in a bulky kit, there is also the way wet laces that then dry always seem to be a total git to undo.

Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

Yea why not secure boots are safe try walking up a boulder strewn shore with ill fitting boots

Definitely want them correctly fitting and secure but personal preference would not be for laces.

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Why??

As above.