Questions and Answers for Bare 5mm Soft Sole Zipper Dive Boots:
wade:
I usually wear a 10.5 Would it be better to go bigger or smaller when ordering this booty?
Clarke (Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com)
:
Hello Wade, Thank you for your inquiry! The rule of thumb is you are in a “half Size” situations is to move up to the next larger size. http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-13/003862/Bare-5mm-Soft-Sole-Zipper-Dive-Boots.html If you would like to place an order or have questions about this product, please contact one of our certified Dive Instructors at SCUBA.com by calling 800-247-2822 <> 949-221-9300 or e-mail us at: info@scuba.com
5MM BOOT - UNISEX
OVERVIEW This boot comes with a zipper and a durable non-slip sole. Made from 5mm neoprene.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
5mm neoprene boot with a durable non-slip sole Heavy-duty zipper with gusset for easy entry Double-glued and blind stitched
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS + SIZING
Sizes: USA 4, USA 5, USA 6, USA 7, USA 8, USA 9, USA 10, USA 11, USA 12, USA 13
Neoprene is a type of foam rubber that was developed in the 1930s by scientists at DuPont. It is used in virtually all wetsuits and is generally laminated on either side with various materials to produce varying degrees of stretch. BARE suits generally use four different types of laminates that produce four different degrees of stretch. (1) Full-Stretch or 4-way stretch, used in our ELASTEK suits, (2) Progressive-Stretch, used in our Velocity series suits, (3) Powerstretch, used in our Ignite series suits and (4) Standard stretch used in our Sport s series suits.
What do I need to do before the dive?
When donning your boots be careful not to snag the inner skin materials of the suit with fingernails, rings, bracelets etc as this can affect the sealing performance of your suit.
What do I need to do after the dive?
Prior to removing your boots be sure to unzip all the zippers completely. Once all the zippers have been unzipped, make your way out of the boots taking care not to damage the boots by excessive pulling or snagging with fingernails, rings, bracelets etc.
How should I store my boots?
Salt water and chlorine can reduce the life of your boots by drying out the neoprene. To keep your BARE boots looking good and maintain their health, after the dive you should let your boots soak in warm freshwater for 30 min. After soaking, rinse your boots and hang on a wetsuit hanger (a thin hanger will stretch the suit). Be sure to pull the zipper down all the way.
Note: Avoid placing your boots on hot surfaces and storing in the trunk of your car for extended periods of time.
What should I do about cuts or punctures on my boots?
Sometimes, contact with rocks underwater is unavoidable. Because of this, it is not uncommon to get rips and tears in your boots wetsuit. If you rip or tear your boots you can usually repair it using neoprene glue by filling in the hole or tear. Liquid Aquaseal is a common neoprene glue that can be used for the repair and can be found at one of our local retailers. Follow the instructions on the packaging.