what boots?

[kraftyone]

Ok, so finally got round to getting a winter suit (ripcurl core fireskin - fits like a very toasty glove), and picked up some cheap decathlon gloves. What do people recommend bootwise. Are neoprene socks any good? how about a hood, are the thin 2/3mm ones any good or is it worth getting a thicker one?

[sidmaniac]

o'neill superfreak seem pretty good to me and many others. You can loose a bit of feeling in your feet with any boots with strap closures. I don't just sensitivity with the board but actual numbing sensation in the feet, I can't explain it, it must be a circulation thing.

[gazxtreme]

I hate boots and hold out as long as possible but last year on recommendation bought some Atan boots that are very light and don't give you the sensation of surfing in wellies. I did a search and found a write up here http://www.seaspritesports.com/windsurfing-atan.php

[Andy C]

Atan boots are the bogs dollocks. I found I needed a size smaller than my normal shoe size for a perfect fit though.

 

I use Atan Mistral boots. Can't recommend them enough.

[alastairy2k]

2mm neoprene socks, about as close as you can get to bare feet.

[scillonian]

yep agree: i use 2mm neoprene socks as you don't loose any feel of the board.

i get through a couple of pairs through the winter but at £11 not the end of the world

 

just got some off e bay ready for dec/jan

[wenglish]

man up

[alastairy2k]

man up

 

agree, i try to avoid anything on my feet however cold it gets but when needs must, 2mm neoprene socks are plenty warm enough

[wenglish]

lol i wear a dry suite with built in socks and then slap some surf shoes over those but the shoes are there for protection more than anything else.

that and i also suffer with raynaud's, my dad is exsactly the same we both have primary raynaud's, but it effects my toes and his fingers mostly.

 

i try not to drink anything with cafine in it before going out and i should realy stop smokeing not just for my lungs but the nicotine effects the bodys ability to retain heat (i dont know how but was told by my doc along with the way it does it but again i forgot lol)

 

but still HTFU rich

[kraftyone]

HTFU youself, dry suit indeed.

 

lol i wear a dry suite with built in socks and then slap some surf shoes over those but the shoes are there for protection more than anything else.

that and i also suffer with raynaud's, my dad is exsactly the same we both have primary raynaud's, but it effects my toes and his fingers mostly.

 

i try not to drink anything with cafine in it before going out and i should realy stop smokeing not just for my lungs but the nicotine effects the bodys ability to retain heat (i dont know how but was told by my doc along with the way it does it but again i forgot lol)

 

but still HTFU rich

[bartiebat1599968741]

Another bid for Atan

[kevob]

neoprene soxs for me as well with big holes in the bottom boots are ok for hanging round the beach but when the board goes on forget it

[jetskipricey]

Atan boots are the bogs dollocks. I found I needed a size smaller than my normal shoe size for a perfect fit though.

 

I use Atan Mistral boots. Can't recommend them enough.

 

i'd 2nd that too...

[Mad-Fly]

The mystic boots our worth looking at too i,ve been useing the type with the split toe entry very warm and comfy:)

http://www.powerkiteshop.com/accessories/mauimagicmysticbladewetsuitboot.htm

[Team Hog]

What is the benefit of the camel toe guys, please?

[Andy C]

I think the idea is it stops your feet from slipping around in them. Has split toe ones before I got the Atan boots, they were OK but nowhere near as comfy or snug fitting.

[KiteItRight]

go Mystic Boots..

 

Dogs spuds

[AliB]

secomd that

[Mad-Fly]

What is the benefit of the camel toe guys, please?

It basically stops the boot twisting of the front of your foot when full of water or wiping out:D How,s your back bud.

[Team Hog]

What is the benefit of the camel toe guys, please?

It basically stops the boot twisting of the front of your foot when full of water or wiping out:D How,s your back bud.

 

Thanks, Went out at Bantham yesterday was good sesh & the back was fine too:D

 

Hows ur shoulder Rich?

[kitefloater]

go Mystic Boots..

 

Dogs spuds

 

they are awesome

[si-fly]

Sounds like these boots are pretty thin to give the feel. Can you walk over stones with them or are the soles too thin for protection?

 

Si.

[Team Hog]

See they do the Atan in the split toe too

http://www.seaspritesports.com/images/sections/med-94.jpg

[Mad-Fly]

It basically stops the boot twisting of the front of your foot when full of water or wiping out:D How,s your back bud.

 

Thanks, Went out at Bantham yesterday was good sesh & the back was fine too:D

 

Hows ur shoulder Rich?

Glad to hear your back out again, the shoulder is getting their mate hope to be out on the water on Tue:D

[Mad-Fly]

Sounds like these boots are pretty thin to give the feel. Can you walk over stones with them or are the soles too thin for protection?

 

Si.

You could walk down the road in them with out any trouble their thick enough to protect your feet.