I am looking for a very thin low cut bootie for warm water -- with either a round toe or split toe, but not 5-finger-ish. I prefer sensitivity over major protection; I am just looking to avoid reef cuts on my feet.
I have these - used them in Tavarua - they ruled.
They are 2 mm - but they are also "perforated" so they stay nice and cool.
http://www.quiksilver.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11539906&cp=2983249 (http://www.quiksilver.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11539906&cp=2983249)
XCEL 1mm split toe reef booties. Look no further.
http://www.amazon.com/ONeill-Reactor-Boots-Black-Pacific/dp/B0043H4JVM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343258800&sr=8-1&keywords=o%27neill+reef+shoes (http://www.amazon.com/ONeill-Reactor-Boots-Black-Pacific/dp/B0043H4JVM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343258800&sr=8-1&keywords=o%27neill+reef+shoes)
Boom. Use these daily.
I like the O'Neill Superfreak Tropical Round Toes Booties.
I got the Xcel's too. Love em.
I have the split to version of the Superfreaks and love 'em.
Quote from: hbsteve on July 25, 2012, 05:10:51 PM
I like the O'Neill Superfreak Tropical Round Toes Booties.
check these out, I got a pair for late spring not bad
http://www.zemgear.com/H2O.html (http://www.zemgear.com/H2O.html)
Oneill superfreak tropical split toe.
Most are pretty similar, but I've had my Rip Curls for 5 years and they still have some life left.
try dark fin very thin just like a latex bootie
Our friend GP uses these, they look like superfreaks, and that's in the warm waters of Bali,,,,,,,,,, the dog.
Just envious.
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h193/nw30/GOPR5776.jpg)
I use the Oneil Ninja booties. Very thin sole, more like a sock than a booties. Love them on the SUP where I normally hate any booties.
http://www.oneill.com/#/men/asiapacific/collection/men/wetsuits/surf/boots_hoods_gloves/heat_ninja_3mm_boot/black/ (http://www.oneill.com/#/men/asiapacific/collection/men/wetsuits/surf/boots_hoods_gloves/heat_ninja_3mm_boot/black/)
Cheers, Jill
Why are you standing on the reef?
You asked about warm water and my sock type are boot high. So, I didn't list the sock type bootie. But, they are the most comfortable while still giving you the feel of the board. I don't wear them in the summer. I reserve looking stupid for the cooler months. I've worn several brands. So this is an endorsement of the type, not the brand.
I have the O'neil Superfreaks which have served me well. Wear them with tall black socks and a fanny pack and you can look like a tourist at Disney too.