Re: [Paddlewise] Dry Suit Booties and Footwear

From: Steve Cramer <cramer_at_coe.uga.edu>
Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 09:50:57 -0500
jrussell wrote:
> 
> This is a question geared to those of you who paddle in cold air
> temps in a dry suit with latex booties --
> After you get your feet into a pair of polypro socks, then into your
> latex booties, what do you put your feet into to keep it protected
> and warm? The booties are a little loose, not skin tight to my feet,
> so my feet don't fit into any of my standard paddling footwear
> anymore!!  I've seen people wear teva-type sandals over their
> booties, but I want a bit more warmth.

You already sprang for multi hundreds for your dry suit. Go ahead and
spring for another $35 for a winter pair of booties in a larger size. WW
boaters often have multiple booties, multiple helmets (so you can wear a
fleece beanie), etc.

Steve
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