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Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 12:43 pm
by ERP
I just tore one of the eyes of my DUI Rock boots, so before I go out and replace them, I was wondering what other people were using. And how they compare?

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:02 pm
by 2loud4u
Chuck Taylors.... Half the price. Work the same or better.

Brendan

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:18 pm
by Joshua Smith
I used these on my last suit:

http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/Category ... html?Hit=1

I liked them soooo much better than the rockboots. They're really comfortable, and they zip up, so you never have to worry about the stupid laces coming untied underwater.

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 4:09 pm
by Penopolypants
+1 for either of the above suggestions. I've used both. My feet were warmer in the neoprene boots and they had better support, but chucks work fine too.

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 4:14 pm
by ERP
I assume with the neoprene booties I need to buy a couple of sizes larger?
In which case how do they compare size wise in terms of fitting the pocket on fins?

Rob

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 4:58 pm
by WASP7000
I've been told high top converse work well. Haven't tried them though.

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 5:04 pm
by Nwbrewer
WASP7000 wrote:I've been told high top converse work well. Haven't tried them though.
High top converse = chuck taylors

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 5:14 pm
by WASP7000
Gotcha, I've never worn the things so I'm Chuck Taylor/converse ignorant. :dontknow:

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 5:45 pm
by Joshua Smith
ERP wrote:I assume with the neoprene booties I need to buy a couple of sizes larger?
In which case how do they compare size wise in terms of fitting the pocket on fins?

Rob
I would actually recommend trying these on while wearing your drysuit, and having your fins with you.

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 6:37 pm
by Geek
It will be a good conversations starter in wal-mart :angelblue:

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 6:56 pm
by Dusty2
Here you go, There even basic black http://www.finishline.com/store/catalog ... 196k232270

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 6:59 pm
by Mongodives
Converse High tops (chuck Taylors) but beware you will be made fun of.
Not by me, but by the same people who laugh at my high tops.

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 7:47 pm
by ljjames
also if you look on the DUI outlet online, often they have rockboots that are either last years model or were demo day boots for near nuthin...

http://www.dui-online.com/pdf/fr.pdf

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 7:05 am
by enchantmentdivi
Seasoft Sunray wetsuit boots. They are "low tops" so they will still zip up over calves with thick socks, etc. However, for me, they only last about 50-75 dives before I end up putting a hole in the heel of them from pulling them up. Do buy at least 1 size larger than you normally would.

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 9:34 am
by Grateful Diver
Sunrays are awesome ... they're warm and have lug soles for good footing on the round rocks found at Coves 2 and 3.

However, they are also fairly narrow ... so if you've got wide feet (like I do), they probably won't work for you. But if they do, they're one of the best rock boot alternatives I've found ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:00 am
by Waynne Fowler
WASP7000 wrote:Gotcha, I've never worn the things so I'm Chuck Taylor/converse ignorant. :dontknow:
NoOb! :eric:

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:03 am
by Waynne Fowler
Mongodives wrote:Converse High tops (chuck Taylors) but beware you will be made fun of.
Not by me, but by the same people who laugh at my high tops.
Yeah but DUDE!..R E A A L L Y!!!!.... it's the whole pink My Little Pony theme thang that's got everyone laughing...

though it's pretty impressive that you found those things in 'Sasquatch' size. :hah:

FWIW... i found the neoprene boots to be the warmest way to go for me.. I'm a fan of the Hightide boots myself.. but they do have sort of a wide sole. But if they work for your fin's I find them very nummy myself.

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:08 am
by Norris
Mongodives wrote:Converse High tops (chuck Taylors) but beware you will be made fun of.
Not by me, but by the same people who laugh at my high tops.
+1 for Chuck Taylors

Mongo who the hell would laugh at YOU????

I used the Taylors for a bit and they were just a little narrow for my wide feet. If you do get them I would suggest something with FLAMES!!!

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1260 ... 921x00003a

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:21 pm
by Pinkpadigal
while I am a fan of Sunrays, these are my favorite alternative to DUI rockboots.

http://whitesdiving.com/sport-diving/evo-3-boots/

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 9:27 pm
by Johnbhutch
OTB's they sell them at Tacoma Scuba. They are a combat boot made for in the water and they are the best thing going. The whole sole drains and is razor siped for traction. It is like having velcro on your feet when you are climbing over rocks.

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 10:39 pm
by ERP
The OTB SAR look very nice, how do they compare size wise to Rock boots. I'd rather not have to drive all the way to Tacoma to take a look at them.
I wear a size 9 shoe, and size 10 rock boots with my TLS, since I assume that OTB's are sized like conventional shoes, I'd probably need something bigger?

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 10:44 pm
by wallyc72
For OTB Boots go 2 size's bigger than you normally wear.

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 7:32 am
by spatman
those OTB's look interesting. is it just elastic and the velco band at the top that keep them on? no lacing involved?

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 8:17 am
by Mongodives
Do OTB's come in a size 16?

Re: Rock boot alternatives?

Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 9:45 am
by LCF
It will be a good conversations starter in wal-mart
Actually, nobody in Fred Meyer even appeared to NOTICE when I came marching in, trailing my drysuit and holding my fins, to try Chuck Taylors for fit.

I loved the Evo boots Whites makes -- light, easy to put on, thick solid sole, dried fairly quickly -- but they were too wide for my feet and always felt as though they were going to come off. Whatever you get for a rock boot substitute, make sure it's secure on your feet. Kicking off your boot and fin isn't fun, especially if you do it 1500 feet back in a cave . . .