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The most comfortable and stable split-toe booties on the market!
You’ve never experienced a bootie with this combination of soft, supple feel, durability, and incredible grip performance. It’s like barefoot, but better! The Darkfin Split-Toe Bootee is built upon the same latex base as our industry leading Darkfin Power Gloves, sharing their legendary lightweight, “second skin” characteristics. While superficially similar to other split-toe booties on the market, there are a few key performance differences that set the Darkfin Split-Toe Water Bootee in a class by themselves:
Sure Grip Sole Technology
While other booties may have a textured sole, only Darkfin Split-Toe Booties have our exclusive Sure Grip Sole Technology. What makes Sure Grip Technology so much better? We have hand molded 100 individual grip nodules into the sole of our booties to deliver a wet grip that has to be experienced to be believed! Our Sure Grip Sole is so grippy, we’ve had surfers tell us they use dramatically less - or even NO - surf wax on their boards! Not ready to ditch the wax? No problem, Sure Grip Soles will work just as well with a waxed surface too.
Cotton Flocked Finish
Just like our Darkfin Power Gloves, the Split-Toe Bootee also features our innovative Cotton Flocked Finish applied to the entire surface of the bootee, including the Sure Grip Sole Nodules. The cotton fibers embed themselves in the latex - and when activated with water - allow for superb grip.
Seamless, One-Piece Design
Darkfin Split-Toe Bootees are created from a single hand-crafted mold so there are no seems, straps or Velcro to fail. Simply slip them on and you’re ready to go, no hassle and no fuss - and because there’s no structural weak points or apparatus to fail, you’ll spend less time adjusting and more time enjoying.
Darkfin Split-Toe Bootees are the ideal water shoe for surfing, scuba diving, SUP, kayaking, or just exploring a river or stream on your next camping trip. Available in a variety of both men’s and women’s sizes. This Water Bootee, like other great products made by Black Lagoon, this Bootee is made in USA.
NOTE: In the image we use a different color to represent the Heavy Duty Bootie having two separate layers of latex, please be advised that the boots are only one color. Black.
ADDITIONAL NOTE: All our products are handmade with plant based materials that are 100% biodegradable. Every batch might be slightly different than the next. Although we try to be very strict with our quality control, some defects might go unnoticed and could make it through to the consumer. Please email us regarding any concerns you might have regarding issues such as layer separation, boils, or pin holes in the product. To extend the life of our products, store them in a Ziploc bag with some baby powder or our silicone spray. Please also note that if you leave or forget your gloves under sunlight they will begin to decompose rapidly.
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Easy on and off. Nonslip texturized bottom. Keep feet warm and prevents blisters from flippers.
I did a ton of research before buying my bootees, because i really dislike wearing anything on my feet while surfing. Search no further, these are by far the best fitting, least invasive, super protective for your bootees. Lightweight yet heavy duty on the sole to protect you from sea urchins and sharp reefs. I'm used to surfing sandy bottoms, coming across these bootees has been my life saver. Now i can ride reef breaks with no worries. They fit like a glove, no water getting in, AND a little extra grip support on the board. Another plus is that they are biodegradable and the company is community giving friendly. It's a win win!! Highly recommended!
This fits like a glove
I ordered these before but my daughter took them for the pool because she is an instructor and being in the pool for hours can mess up your feet. She loved these. So I got me another pair because I surf with them at places like Doheny and SanO where there are rock bottoms. There thin and lightweight, easy to put on and take off and clean. Not too thick cuz I hate bulk on my feet surfing. Great product!
These are very form fitting and are not as bulky as some more traditional booties. I was looking for something more like a sock, I have seen kevlar socks but they are far more expensive and I think these will do the job I am looking at.
I did a ton of research before buying my bootees, because i really dislike wearing anything on my feet while surfing. Search no further, these are by far the best fitting, least invasive, super protective for your bootees. Lightweight yet heavy duty on the sole to protect you from sea urchins and sharp reefs. I'm used to surfing sandy bottoms, coming across these bootees has been my life saver. Now i can ride reef breaks with no worries. They fit like a glove, no water getting in, AND a little extra grip support on the board. Another plus is that they are biodegradable and the company is community giving friendly. It's a win win!! Highly recommended, GO FOR THE HEAVY DUTY FOR EXTRA PROTECTION. Also, they fit true to size...i have wide feet and wear a size 8, ordered women's 7-8 size, but would go for maybe an 8-9 next time I purchase a pair since my feet are a bit wide. Either way, they fit perfectly!
I have been using the hd booties for surfing, paddleboarding and in my dive fins. I really appreciate the additional protection and grip these give my feet. For surfing they are great as they provide alot more grip than my bare foot on the board. They have also offered protection when I have hit a rock with my foot while getting tumbled in a wave. I know I would have lost some skin on the top of my foot if I hadn't had them on! They have a next to the skin fit, and extremely flexible so I haven't noticed any drag while swimming around with them either. For diving these fit in my fins perfectly as they are pretty thin. Even though these don't come with a super thick sole they have still held up great hiking down to dive sites and surfing spots on lava rock out here in Hawaii. You definitely can still feel the rocks under your feet, but they have kept me from getting cut up. All and all I'm really happy with these booties, and hope they hold up for a long time!
I’m the coolest guy on the beach.
Taking these goodies to the Maldives, paddling against the tidal currents ! I love your power gloves they have given me new life !
Once I got over the smell of latex, I enjoyed the convenience of their protection for my feet. They were also comfortable to wear and walk in.
Hi, i found the gloves sweet for surfing, increased paddle power.. the split toe booties however need to be taller to cover the ankle. When i was kicking for a wave they seemed to fill with water and get loose, otherwise good on the wax and crossing rocks.. would definitely be keen on another pair that are taller.
They need a couple tweaks in my opinion. I got the largest size and they are really tight. I have average sized feet but would like to have the option for a larger size. I understand they are designed to fit skin tight but a larger person may have a difficult time squeezing into a pair.
I am planning on purchasing more of these booties and if you can have them cut over the ankle it would meet my needs better. Thank you so much
Too soon to tell as I haven't been in the water yet. I'll know better once the lake is warm enough to swim in. Thank you.
Awesome bootees, snug yet comfortable. My feet feel super protected but not bothered. Easy to get on with a little baby powder. Thanks!
Too soon to tell as I haven't been in the water yet. I'll know better once the lake is warm enough to swim in. Thank you.
I was in Waikiki where I used both the Booties and Gloves I bought, they worked amazingly, where the gloves helped paddling out to the surf very easy and the booties helped traction to stay on the board...
The gloves have improved my upper body strength.
These are fantastic!
When surfing I generally keep my fingers together to start paddling, like low gear, and then as I pick up speed open my fingers for the last few paddles, like switching into high gear!
Fit is great, and grip on the board is improved.
Perfect for kiteboarding! No need to adjust footsraps and tough enough for most anything on the ocean floor. The price is right too!
I recently purchased the Darkin Split Toe Bootees to wear during my summer kayaking trips on the river. After trying them on I instantly fell in love with them. I now wear them all the time around the house as they keep my feet warm and are really comfortable. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for something to wear that protects your feet but gives you the feel of going barefoot. Keep up the great work Darkfin!
Gloves are awesome. Split toe booties take a beating! Great product.
Be the Creature from the Black Lagoon!
They are the best!
Great company and great products! You won't be disappointed.
Check out my review on-line at ExplorerGearCo . Com / blog. I love the Darkfin Split-Toe Bootee, it works well for paddleboarding.
I have the booties and archery arm protector and they are awesome, but are a little small for me.( so I advise buying a bigger size)
I enjoyed getting a chance to use these gloves I can't wait to use these more in the future.
So... I got the largest size they had, and while I have worn a size 13 in the not too distant past, I am currently wearing a size 14EE and I knew a bit of stretching was going to be in order. This is the first thing that makes me sad.. the lack of larger sizes in all DarkFin products. However.. when the size 11-12 arrived, from what I could tell, they wouldn't even fit a size 10 without some decent stretching.. I do know from experience that the XXL Gloves will stretch a bit and after a few wearings, they accommodate my XXXL (wide, not long) hands without undue discomfort. With strategic pulling, I managed to stretch the 2"+ distance to get over my heal. That wasn't too tight actually, but after a couple hours of wearing, it became evident that the right foot had a few pinch points. One was cutting the circulation of the big toe, and another was pressing on the tip of the next digit over, making a slowly growing pain there as well. The dimples on the bottom ended up sacrificing themselves to the fantastic stretching, and disappeared completely while being worn. I guess the only point I have to make here, is this. When ordering any of the DarkFin products, assume that their sizes run 1 to 2 sizes smaller than what you would normally find. XXL is like a L on me, and a size 11-12 is a 9-10 without extra stretching.
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