The 10 Best Surf Booties of 2023
By: Jack Mace: Surf Buyer | June 10, 20223
You’ve got surfboards, fins, a fin key, leashes, a changing hood, and a wetsuit in the rig, but don’t pull out of that driveway without a pair of surf booties! You won’t be any good in the water if it feels like you’ve got hooves instead of feet, or if you eat it on the rocks before even paddling out. You’ll want to check your local water temperature range and compare it to a wetsuit temperature guide before buying, as well as take a close look at all the features each surf booty is sporting. From paired down round-toes with no straps to split-toe, ankle-strapped, heat-moldable kicks, we’ve got a wide range of the best surf booties on this list.
New This Year:
This year brands have built new features and tweaks into already successful designs. If you don’t like a certain fit style or aspect, you can find a booty that meets your specific needs. Brands are also using their high-end neoprene and jersey materials in their booties, making your wetsuit and booty kit fit as seamlessly as possible.
This Year's Best Wetsuit Booties:
Vans Surf 2 HI V 5mm
Slide your feet into the Vans Surf Boot 2 HI V 5mm Boots and kiss cold, clammy steppers goodbye! With a warm and comfortable round toe design and adjustable straps over the top of the foot, the Vans Surf Boot 2 HI V 5mm Boots ensure you're covered and comfortable from the paddle out, to the paddle in.
| Thickness | Fit | Original Price |
| 5mm | Round Toe | $90.00 |
O'Neill 5mm Heat Round Toe
When you're treading in colder waters from Washington to Maine, allow the O'Neill 5mm Heat RT Boots to bring the heat. A velcro shin and forefoot strap hold these boots in place and prevent flushing when you find yourself stuck in the 'washing machine' while their FluidFlex™ Firewall insulation retains some seriously appreciated warmth. Don't endure another multi-day thaw, get yourself a pair of the O'Neill 5mm Heat RT Boots today and turn the misery into nothing more than a memory.
| Thickness | Fit | Original Price |
| 5mm | Round Toe | $69.95 |
Quiksilver 5mm Everyday Sessions Round Toe
Banish numb toes with the Quiksilver 5mm Everyday Sessions Round Toe Wetsuit Boots. Made from Quiksilver's unique StretchFlight neoprene that's derived from limestone, the 5mm Everyday Sessions Round Toe booties are eco-friendly and bluesign® certified.
| Thickness | Fit | Original Price |
| 5mm | Round Toe | $59.95 |
Vissla 5mm 7 Seas Round Toe
Booty, booty, booty, booty rockin'--no that's not what we're talking about. We're talking about the rad cold weather Vissla 7 Seas 5mm Round Toe Boots. With 5mm 100% Super Stretch neoprene and full thermal hollow fiber lining insulation, these booties will keep your toes warm and toasty in the icy surf. So rock those booties all over the coast.
| Thickness | Fit | Original Price |
| 5mm | Round Toe | $69.95 |
Solite 5mm Custom 2.0
The waves are cold and forbidding, and lesser mortals have turned around, but it's ok – you have the Solite 5mm Custom 2.0 Wetsuit Boots and you know they're going to deliver. For the latest model, Solite went back to the drawing board and redesigned their patented heat-moldable 2.0 Thermofoam Sole for greater comfort and dependable performance, no matter how troll-like your feet are. Coupled with their fantastic warmth and grip, these are the booties to reach for when Winter rolls around.
| Thickness | Fit | Original Price |
| 5mm | Split Toe | $79.95 |
Sisstrevolution 3mm Split Toe - Women's
The Sisstrevolution 3mm Split Toe Wetsuit Boots keep your feet warm and protected for cold water surf sessions. With 3mm Super Stretch Neoprene and a grippy split toe design, you'll be hangin' ten til Spring.
| Thickness | Fit | Original Price |
| 3mm | Split Toe | $60.00 |
Billabong 3mm Synergy Hidden Split Toe - Women's
PKeep the feeling in your toes while you keep catching waves with the Billabong 3mm Synergy HS Wetsuit Boots. Cold temps stay at bay with 3mm of neoprene and a protective sole prevents dings from rocks and coral.
| Thickness | Fit | Original Price |
| 3mm | Split Toe | $50.00 |
Vans Surf HI ST 3mm
Ever wish you could keep rockin' your Vans while you surfed? Well, you're not alone! The Vans Surf Boot HI ST 3mm Boots keep you off the jetti wall while you're in the water thanks to a micro-waffle siped rubber outsole and split toe construction. In addition to their top notch grip and flexibility, the Surf Boot HI ST 3mm Boots have a gusseted top entry that works to maintain a great seal.
| Thickness | Fit | Original Price |
| 3mm | Split Toe | $85.00 |
Learn More With Our Other Surf Guides:
- Surfboards - How to Choose a Surfboard
- Surf Fins - How to Choose
- Surf Leashes - How to Choose
- Surf - How to Wax a Surfboard
- Surf Traction Pads - How to Apply
- Wetsuits - Thickness Guide & Temperature Chart
- Wetsuits - How to Put On
- Wetsuits - Repair and Care Guide
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The Selection Process:
Our surf buyer has an endless amount of knowledge on all things surfing stemming from years of experience in the surf industry in tandem with their countless hours out in the water catching waves around the world. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.
Jack Mace
Hey there! I'm Jack Mace, the Surf Buyer at evo.com. Born and raised in Washington, I developed a love for the outdoors and water activities like surfing during my childhood summers spent on the water and in the mountains. My passion for surfing grew while attending Western Washington University in Bellingham, where I'd hit the waves at local spots like La Push and Westport Jetty with friends on weekends.
After moving back to Seattle, I worked as a sailing instructor at my cousin's rental shop on Lake Union before joining the evo family in 2012. Starting in customer service, I eventually found my way to the merchandising team, where I could turn my passion for the outdoors and surfing into a fulfilling career as the Surf Buyer.
I live in Seattle with my wife, our two sons, and our pup Mac.