From: "Doug Lloyd" <dougl_at_islandnet.com> > Kevin Whilden wrote: > > > I like the latex booties because I have dinosaur-sized feet, and the snug fit > > of the latex is completely necessary for me to then get my foot into a > > neoprene sock or bootie. [...] > > Yeah, this is why I asked. The wrinkle thing was washing around in my mind as a > source of irritation. I take it not too many folks order the neo booties sew on. > I also heard from folks back channel that Kokatak it famous for making the Gore > booties way too big. I find snug fitting latex booties to be a tad annoying - my Stolquist suit has the largest size and they are narrow. This seems to restrict circulation in my feet so the tootsies get cold easier. Something to consider. You really want it just right, but that's surprisingly difficult on a special order - you can't try it on half way and have them adjust the fit before finishing like a taylor-made suit - yet it costs twice what a good wool suit does!!! BTW - I always cover the outside of my latex booties with an extra-thin polypro sock. This makes it easier to slip into a reef boot or outer neoprene sock. Mike *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Feb 26 2002 - 22:10:49 PST
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