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Description
3 mm neoprene diving socks, sold as a pair
Warm feet in cold water and a firm grip on wet rock and boat decks
A neoprene sock works the way a wetsuit works. A thin layer of water settles against your skin, your body warms it, and 3 mm of neoprene holds that warmth in, so a cold snorkel, an early surf or a spring paddle lasts as long as you want it to. Underfoot, a field of printed rubber dots grips the swim step, the boat deck and the shoreline, and a strap at the cuff keeps sand and water from washing in.
What you get
Warm neoprene with a smooth nylon face
About an eighth of an inch of closed-cell neoprene holds heat around your feet. The nylon face slides into a fin or a boot and pulls on easily, and the sock is thin enough that you still feel the deck under you.
Grip across the whole sole
The entire underside carries a dense grid of tiny raised rubber dots printed straight onto the fabric. Buyers walk wet boat decks, slick shorelines and rocky ground in them, and the soft sole folds flat to pack.
A hook-and-loop strap that locks the cuff down
A short flat elastic strap wraps the ankle on the outside of the mid-calf cuff. It is the feature buyers mention most: it helps keep water and sand out, and you set it to the snugness you like.
Where they earn their keep
Inside fins. The most common reason people buy them. Slide a socked foot into the fin pocket and the rubbing across the instep stays out of your session. The sock also takes up a little slack in a roomy pocket.
Cold-water sessions. Snorkeling, open-water swimming, an early surf, spring kayaking. Warm feet are what keep a session going, and a 3 mm sock keeps yours comfortable.
Wet decks and hot sand. The dot grip bites on a wet swim step or a slick boat deck, and the neoprene puts a layer between you and sand hot enough to hurt.
Rated highly by divers
What buyers say
- Warm and grippy. “The 3mm neoprene material keeps my feet warm even in colder waters, and the non-slip sole provides great traction when walking on wet rocks or boat decks.” Kai
- Comfortable in fins. “No more chafing or blisters, and my feet stayed warm the entire time.” Bentley
- Handy on a boat. “I love the non-slip feature, which came in handy when walking on a wet boat. They’re easy to clean and dry fast.” Chase
- Easy on, easy off. “The elasticity of these socks makes them easy to put on and take off, and they stay in place during dives.” Jeffrey
- Cold-water swimming. “They keep my feet warm without feeling too heavy, and the elasticity makes them super comfortable.” George
Every order is covered by the Gear Elevation 90-day money-back guarantee, so you can try them in your own water first.
Sizing, by the length of your foot
Stand on a sheet of paper with your heel against a wall, mark the tip of your longest toe, and measure heel to mark. Match that number below. Foot length is the same in every country and brand, so it gets you the right size every time.
Between two sizes, take the smaller one: neoprene stretches, and a snug sock holds the most warmth. One buyer who wears a women’s size 8 says the small was a perfect fit.
The rest of the detail
Rinse them in fresh water after salt or chlorine and dry them out of direct sun, and the neoprene stays soft and warm for season after season.
The simplest way to keep your feet warm and your footing sure
Cold feet end more sessions than anything else, and a pair of 3 mm socks fixes that. Pick the size that matches your foot length, pull them on, and walk down to the water with a grip under every step.
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