Our design team has developed these sock boots especially for surfing and bodyboarding in waters between 12°C and 17°C.
Feels like surfing barefoot, while keeping your feet warm. Suitable for both surfing and bodyboarding (compatible with fins). Taped seams.
- SensitivityUltra-thin sole for better contact with the board.
- GripPolyurethane sole with granulated surface.
- WaterproofStitch-bonded assembly.
- When we are in the water, we lose more than half of our body heat through our extremities (feet, hands, head). Consequently, here are the recommended accessories: - in water (>17°C) => neoprene low booties. - in water (12 - 17°C): High booties (boots) and gloves. - in water (7 - 12°C): High booties (boots), gloves, hood and hooded top.
- The first selection criterion when choosing a surf bootie is water temperature. Water temperature varies according to the location and the time of the year. Systematically make sure that the water temperature at your spot corresponds to the recommended temperature range: Water warmer than 20°C. Water between 17 and 22°C. Water between 12 and 17°C. Water between 7 and 12°C. Visit the site seatemperature.org to find out the temperature of your spot.
- Surfing socks should be a very tight fit to ensure the best possible efficiency. It is perfectly normal for it to feel like they are too tight when tried on dry. Choosing well-fitting socks ensures a better fit and prevents them swelling with water in use.
- The 3 mm surf socks are made of neoprene. The neoprene is lined with synthetic fabric for increased resistance to wear. Neoprene thickness: 3 mm. The neoprene is made from an elastomer foam with insulating properties. We test and guarantee the thermal quality of our neoprene materials.
- We chose a thin and light polyurethane sole to favour contact and sensations with the board. Therefore, this sock is not suited to long approach walks: in such a case, choose the 3 mm Surf bootie.
- The seams are stitched and glued to guarantee waterproofing and resistance. The seams are "blind-stitched": the thread does not go all the way through the neoprene, preventing water from getting through. The absence of threads on the inside avoids irritation and chafing. Comfort and reinforcement patches are strategically placed on the inside in sensitive areas.
- Our surf booties are designed to meet the needs of the most demanding surfers. Our design choices also make them compatible with other water sports such as kitesurfing, windsurfing, sea wading or SUP (stand up paddle boarding). These surf socks, however, are not suitable for windsurfing.
- Our wetsuit models are also classified by water temperature range: Our wetsuits are designed to meet the needs of the most demanding surfers. Our design choices also make them compatible with other water sports such as kitesurfing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, water skiing, sea wading or SUP (stand up paddle).
- OLAIAN, DECATHLON'S SURFING BRAND Based in Hendaye, in South West France, Olaian is Decathlon's surfing brand. In our offices at the water's edge, we can design a range of accessories and then on the same day go surfing and test them.
