Bootees
I just received mine and went for a swim with it.
Good quality products ,nicely done,lite ,comfortable and easy to wear on.
I ordered these with some modification of web toe and they were kind to costomize them for free.
They fit nice and lite ,They are great for many water sports.
But unfortunately a single short webbed toe did not provide any noticeable propulsion while swimming.
The bootee has no drainage for water to exit so the space under your arch turns into a pocket balloon of water and did not work as i expected.
Maybe if couple of holes were added at the bottom could solve the problem if they don't cause them to tear and fail , i wonder.
I will give it some more tries to adjust and try.
P.s Darkfin
Do you suggest puncturing the bootee Somehow with a heated nail or something?
Anyway cool boottee I highly recommend it.
Comfortable booties and great customer service
I love Darkfin’s booties! They’re comfortable and fit me really well. With the nubs on the bottom, I feel like I’ve got good traction when I’m wearing them. Darkfin’s customer service is great too. They customized a pair of booties for me to be built without the cotton flocking and with a higher ankle. They look and feel amazing!
Nice form fitting boot, not bulky
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.
Best booties for surfing, period.
Love these booties! I have been wearing the vibram surf booties for warm water reef/ rocky surf for years, but the Velcro kept giving out. Nothing like trying to keep your shoe on when being pummeled by a big set. I found these booties when I ordered the webbed gloves by darkfin( game changer for long paddle out or super long surf sessions). I have the thinnner ones as well which are great, but my not hold up as well walking around on sharp rocks. Deifintely order a size up. I have size 7 in the thin booties, fit perfectly. The 7 in this pair too tight(thicker material). Size 8 is perfect. These stay put, no Velcro to worry about. Absolutely love them. The customer service for this company is outstanding!
BEST BOOTEES FOR SURFING REEF BREAKS!
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!
Awesome low profile lightweight booties!
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!
Amazing customer service
I’m the coolest guy on the beach
Go with bigger size
I love how it fits. Glad that I bought a bigger size it fits just perfect.
Perfect!
I was looking for dive booties to wear with fins and I came across these. I loved the more minimalist design while still being comfortable in fins so I thought I'd give them a shot. Based on other reviews I ordered a size up (my usual size is 8 and I ordered the 9) and they fit perfectly! My only complaint is the different shark logo placement on the left and right feet :/ Otherwise super comfortable! I can't wait to dive with these this weekend!
So glad I found these, a perfect solution!
I love these booties! I freedive and always had a problem with the foot pockets not fitting just right. You see, I have one foot slightly larger than the other (as most people do). Whether barefoot or with regular booties, one footpocket is either too large or too small. And I dont want my feet to hurt, so I always go a little big. I'd prefer going barefoot, as I'd much rather wear as little gear as possible, but I need the protection, warmth, and better for provide by booties. But even with them, one foot was always too tight or too loose. Then I got a pair of C4300's, and if you've ever had a pair, they're awesome, but difficult to put on. I was so frustrated. That's when I came across Darkfin booties. I already love the gloves they offer, and knew they would be high quality. They make putting my footpockets on so much easier. And I got 2 pairs, one regular and one heavy duty (double thickness). I wear one of each and my footpockets feet perfect...on both feet! And they aren't bulky like traditional booties, so it's as close to being barefoot as you can get. They solved 2 problems, they're super high quality, provide just enough warmth for the water I dive in (~72°F), and they offer the best customer service. Would definitely reccommend 10/10. Get a pair and you'll be glad you did!
Amazing customer service
I’m the coolest guy on the beach
Comfortable booties and great customer service
I love Darkfin’s booties! They’re comfortable and fit me really well. With the nubs on the bottom, I feel like I’ve got good traction when I’m wearing them. Darkfin’s customer service is great too. They customized a pair of booties for me to be built without the cotton flocking and with a higher ankle. They look and feel amazing!
Nice form fitting boot, not bulky
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.
Awesome low profile lightweight booties!
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!
Comfortable booties and great customer service
I love Darkfin’s booties! They’re comfortable and fit me really well. With the nubs on the bottom, I feel like I’ve got good traction when I’m wearing them. Darkfin’s customer service is great too. They customized a pair of booties for me to be built without the cotton flocking and with a higher ankle. They look and feel amazing!
Best booties for surfing, period.
Love these booties! I have been wearing the vibram surf booties for warm water reef/ rocky surf for years, but the Velcro kept giving out. Nothing like trying to keep your shoe on when being pummeled by a big set. I found these booties when I ordered the webbed gloves by darkfin( game changer for long paddle out or super long surf sessions). I have the thinnner ones as well which are great, but my not hold up as well walking around on sharp rocks. Deifintely order a size up. I have size 7 in the thin booties, fit perfectly. The 7 in this pair too tight(thicker material). Size 8 is perfect. These stay put, no Velcro to worry about. Absolutely love them. The customer service for this company is outstanding!
They work well
I ordered in my size, they looked a bit small in the package and when held up to my foot but they fit nicely. They fit fine and didn't really feel tight like I expected and they really do have that insulating value the pictures show. I know, I tried just to see.
'm really happy with these booties, and hope they hold up for a long time!
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!
New Booties
Taking these goodies to the Maldives, paddling against the tidal currents ! I love your power gloves they have given me new life !
Great boots for water!
These are amazing for subs diving, snorkeling, and just about any other water activity. Very comfortable and tough.
Booties
They are well made and work well. They are tight for me because I have really wide feet as they were molded for someone with narrow feet. But the quality is good.
Great Bootee for paddle board
Heavy duty bootee are great for paddle board, i can go almost everywhere i want.
LOVE THESE!!
I purchased the heavy duty bootees to replace the regular bootees that I bought 3 years ago. I'm sure that these will last even longer! Be sure to go a full size or two up from what you would normally wear! They are very thick and not as stretchy compared to the regular bootees. So, if you would normally wear a size 8-9, you will need to order the 9-10 or 10-11. Very comfortable!
Good Product
A little difficult to get on, once on my feet they were snug and comfortable.
Great product.
Gloves are awesome. Split toe booties take a beating! Great product.
They are the best!
Be the Creature from the Black Lagoon!
They are the best!
Great company and great products!
Great company and great products! You won't be disappointed.
Way too small
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.
Just Happy
I enjoyed getting a chance to use these gloves I can't wait to use these more in the future.
So I advise buying a bigger size
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)
