Source for Rock boots

David In NH wrote:
> Hi All:
>
> I've got the DUI rock boots (size 10) but they are really too large for me.
> (They are still roomy with two pairs of socks on.) I've tried the size 9
> boots in my shop and am thinking about getting a pair of those instead. I
> don't want to pay the $90 the shop wants. (Especially since they are the
> ones who got the size 10s for me in the first place.)

"Roomy" is good, IMHO. Are you talking about THICK socks that can keep
you warm in really cold water?

If you're going to do any diving in water colder than 40 degrees, I
think your shop gave you good advice, namely to get Rockboots a little
larger than your shoe size.

I know of one diver who gets cold feet because he got Rockboots in his
shoe size and they fit too snugly when he wears a second set of thick
socks. He wishes he got one size larger than his shoe size.

My Rockboots are 11's, one size larger than my size 10 shoe size, and I
find they are nice and warm, if laced loosely, allowing more air around
my foot. I use a very thick wool sock PLUS a Weezle bootie sock, and
they are still roomy, with no constriction of my foot. They are loose
enough that my foot actually slips around a little when finning.

In the past, I would snug up the laces, but found my feet got cold
after an hour or so in sub-40 degree water. With loose lacing, I have
no problem, even during colder, longer dives.

In water above 55 degrees, I'll go with one sock and have a bit of a
sloppy fit, but some of that can be reduced by snugging up the lacing.

Swapping out the boots
> isn't an option since they have been used since last year. (It wasn't until
> now that I realized the smaller size ones would fit.)
>
> Anyone have a size 9 no longer in use they'd want to get a few bucks for?
> Or, an on-line source for them? Otherwise, I'll just keep checking eBay or
> buy from the LDS when I get over the sticker shock of my new Twin Jets.

I'm also looking for Rockboots, since I want to replace the Turbosoles
on my old spare TLS 350 drysuit. The best price I've seen is online at
DiveUS.com, touted as the highest volume reseller of DUI. Here's a link
to their webpage for the Rockboots at $71.95 (not including S&H). I
haven't seen anything lower. I haven't done any business with them yet.

http://tinyurl.com/jt3ah

Also, Inland Divers, in Leominster, MA, quoted me a price of $75 awhile
back, so they may be a possibility for you, if you get down their way.

http://www.inlandivers.com/

HTH.

Dave C

Source, supplier of unscented, oil-free PURE TALC, compatible with
drysuit latex seals. If interested, contact dcalderbankATverizonDOTnet,
or check eBay listings for current contact info or sales (eBay ID:
dave4868). Thanks.

David In NH wrote:
> Hi All:
>
> I've got the DUI rock boots (size 10) but they are really too large for me.
> (They are still roomy with two pairs of socks on.) I've tried the size 9
> boots in my shop and am thinking about getting a pair of those instead. I
> don't want to pay the $90 the shop wants. (Especially since they are the
> ones who got the size 10s for me in the first place.)

"Roomy" is good, IMHO. Are you talking about THICK socks that can keep
you warm in really cold water?

If you're going to do any diving in water colder than 40 degrees, I
think your shop gave you good advice, namely to get Rockboots a little
larger than your shoe size.

I know of one diver who gets cold feet because he got Rockboots in his
shoe size and they fit too snugly when he wears a second set of thick
socks. He wishes he got one size larger than his shoe size.

My Rockboots are 11's, one size larger than my size 10 shoe size, and I
find they are nice and warm, if laced loosely, allowing more air around
my foot. I use a very thick wool sock PLUS a Weezle bootie sock, and
they are still roomy, with no constriction of my foot. They are loose
enough that my foot actually slips around a little when finning.

In the past, I would snug up the laces, but found my feet got cold
after an hour or so in sub-40 degree water. With loose lacing, I have
no problem, even during colder, longer dives.

In water above 55 degrees, I'll go with one sock and have a bit of a
sloppy fit, but some of that can be reduced by snugging up the lacing.

Swapping out the boots
> isn't an option since they have been used since last year. (It wasn't until
> now that I realized the smaller size ones would fit.)
>
> Anyone have a size 9 no longer in use they'd want to get a few bucks for?
> Or, an on-line source for them? Otherwise, I'll just keep checking eBay or
> buy from the LDS when I get over the sticker shock of my new Twin Jets.

I'm also looking for Rockboots, since I want to replace the Turbosoles
on my old spare TLS 350 drysuit. The best price I've seen is online at
DiveUS.com, touted as the highest volume reseller of DUI. Here's a link
to their webpage for the Rockboots at $71.95 (not including S&H). I
haven't seen anything lower. I haven't done any business with them yet.

http://tinyurl.com/jt3ah

Also, Inland Divers, in Leominster, MA, quoted me a price of $75 awhile
back, so they may be a possibility for you, if you get down their way.

http://www.inlandivers.com/

HTH.

Dave C

Source, supplier of unscented, oil-free PURE TALC, compatible with
drysuit latex seals. If interested, contact dcalderbankATverizonDOTnet,
or check eBay listings for current contact info or sales (eBay ID:
dave4868). Thanks.

"Dave C" <dcalderbank@top.monad.net> wrote in message
news:1149373276.242912.285100@j55g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> David In NH wrote:
>> Hi All:
>>
>> I've got the DUI rock boots (size 10) but they are really too large for
>> me.
>> (They are still roomy with two pairs of socks on.) I've tried the size 9
>> boots in my shop and am thinking about getting a pair of those instead. I
>> don't want to pay the $90 the shop wants. (Especially since they are the
>> ones who got the size 10s for me in the first place.)
>
> "Roomy" is good, IMHO. Are you talking about THICK socks that can keep
> you warm in really cold water?
>
> If you're going to do any diving in water colder than 40 degrees, I
> think your shop gave you good advice, namely to get Rockboots a little
> larger than your shoe size.
>
> I know of one diver who gets cold feet because he got Rockboots in his
> shoe size and they fit too snugly when he wears a second set of thick
> socks. He wishes he got one size larger than his shoe size.
>
> My Rockboots are 11's, one size larger than my size 10 shoe size, and I
> find they are nice and warm, if laced loosely, allowing more air around
> my foot. I use a very thick wool sock PLUS a Weezle bootie sock, and
> they are still roomy, with no constriction of my foot. They are loose
> enough that my foot actually slips around a little when finning.
>
> In the past, I would snug up the laces, but found my feet got cold
> after an hour or so in sub-40 degree water. With loose lacing, I have
> no problem, even during colder, longer dives.
>
> In water above 55 degrees, I'll go with one sock and have a bit of a
> sloppy fit, but some of that can be reduced by snugging up the lacing.
>
> Swapping out the boots
>> isn't an option since they have been used since last year. (It wasn't
>> until
>> now that I realized the smaller size ones would fit.)
>>
>> Anyone have a size 9 no longer in use they'd want to get a few bucks for?
>> Or, an on-line source for them? Otherwise, I'll just keep checking eBay
>> or
>> buy from the LDS when I get over the sticker shock of my new Twin Jets.
>
> I'm also looking for Rockboots, since I want to replace the Turbosoles
> on my old spare TLS 350 drysuit. The best price I've seen is online at
> DiveUS.com, touted as the highest volume reseller of DUI. Here's a link
> to their webpage for the Rockboots at $71.95 (not including S&H). I
> haven't seen anything lower. I haven't done any business with them yet.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/jt3ah
>
> Also, Inland Divers, in Leominster, MA, quoted me a price of $75 awhile
> back, so they may be a possibility for you, if you get down their way.
>
> http://www.inlandivers.com/
>
> HTH.
>
> Dave C
>
> Source, supplier of unscented, oil-free PURE TALC, compatible with
> drysuit latex seals. If interested, contact dcalderbankATverizonDOTnet,
> or check eBay listings for current contact info or sales (eBay ID:
> dave4868). Thanks.
>

Another option is to cut out a piece pile carpet that fits the inside just
right. I did that for mine when I didn't dive in really cold water. Good
luck.

Mac



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"Dave C" <dcalderbank@top.monad.net> wrote in message
news:1149373276.242912.285100@j55g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> David In NH wrote:
>> Hi All:
>>
>> I've got the DUI rock boots (size 10) but they are really too large for
>> me.
>> (They are still roomy with two pairs of socks on.) I've tried the size 9
>> boots in my shop and am thinking about getting a pair of those instead. I
>> don't want to pay the $90 the shop wants. (Especially since they are the
>> ones who got the size 10s for me in the first place.)
>
> "Roomy" is good, IMHO. Are you talking about THICK socks that can keep
> you warm in really cold water?
>
> If you're going to do any diving in water colder than 40 degrees, I
> think your shop gave you good advice, namely to get Rockboots a little
> larger than your shoe size.
>
> I know of one diver who gets cold feet because he got Rockboots in his
> shoe size and they fit too snugly when he wears a second set of thick
> socks. He wishes he got one size larger than his shoe size.
>
> My Rockboots are 11's, one size larger than my size 10 shoe size, and I
> find they are nice and warm, if laced loosely, allowing more air around
> my foot. I use a very thick wool sock PLUS a Weezle bootie sock, and
> they are still roomy, with no constriction of my foot. They are loose
> enough that my foot actually slips around a little when finning.
>
> In the past, I would snug up the laces, but found my feet got cold
> after an hour or so in sub-40 degree water. With loose lacing, I have
> no problem, even during colder, longer dives.
>
> In water above 55 degrees, I'll go with one sock and have a bit of a
> sloppy fit, but some of that can be reduced by snugging up the lacing.
>
> Swapping out the boots
>> isn't an option since they have been used since last year. (It wasn't
>> until
>> now that I realized the smaller size ones would fit.)
>>
>> Anyone have a size 9 no longer in use they'd want to get a few bucks for?
>> Or, an on-line source for them? Otherwise, I'll just keep checking eBay
>> or
>> buy from the LDS when I get over the sticker shock of my new Twin Jets.
>
> I'm also looking for Rockboots, since I want to replace the Turbosoles
> on my old spare TLS 350 drysuit. The best price I've seen is online at
> DiveUS.com, touted as the highest volume reseller of DUI. Here's a link
> to their webpage for the Rockboots at $71.95 (not including S&H). I
> haven't seen anything lower. I haven't done any business with them yet.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/jt3ah
>
> Also, Inland Divers, in Leominster, MA, quoted me a price of $75 awhile
> back, so they may be a possibility for you, if you get down their way.
>
> http://www.inlandivers.com/
>
> HTH.
>
> Dave C
>
> Source, supplier of unscented, oil-free PURE TALC, compatible with
> drysuit latex seals. If interested, contact dcalderbankATverizonDOTnet,
> or check eBay listings for current contact info or sales (eBay ID:
> dave4868). Thanks.
>

Another option is to cut out a piece pile carpet that fits the inside just
right. I did that for mine when I didn't dive in really cold water. Good
luck.

Mac



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"Dave C" <dcalderbank@top.monad.net> wrote in message
news:1149373276.242912.285100@j55g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> David In NH wrote:
>> Hi All:
>>
>> I've got the DUI rock boots (size 10) but they are really too large for
>> me.
>> (They are still roomy with two pairs of socks on.) I've tried the size 9
>> boots in my shop and am thinking about getting a pair of those instead. I
>> don't want to pay the $90 the shop wants. (Especially since they are the
>> ones who got the size 10s for me in the first place.)
>
> "Roomy" is good, IMHO. Are you talking about THICK socks that can keep
> you warm in really cold water?
> If you're going to do any diving in water colder than 40 degrees, I
> think your shop gave you good advice, namely to get Rockboots a little
> larger than your shoe size.

> My Rockboots are 11's, one size larger than my size 10 shoe size, and I
> find they are nice and warm, if laced loosely, allowing more air around
> my foot. I use a very thick wool sock PLUS a Weezle bootie sock, and
> they are still roomy, with no constriction of my foot. They are loose
> enough that my foot actually slips around a little when finning.
>

My shoe size is around an 8, a 9 for the boots would be adequate. I've tried
on 9s with two pairs of socks and still have plenty of room. If I lace them
loosely, I don't feel secure in the fins. I don't want the slipping that you
seem to be comfortable with.


Thanks for all you help. Dive Safe!

- David

"Dave C" <dcalderbank@top.monad.net> wrote in message
news:1149373276.242912.285100@j55g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> David In NH wrote:
>> Hi All:
>>
>> I've got the DUI rock boots (size 10) but they are really too large for
>> me.
>> (They are still roomy with two pairs of socks on.) I've tried the size 9
>> boots in my shop and am thinking about getting a pair of those instead. I
>> don't want to pay the $90 the shop wants. (Especially since they are the
>> ones who got the size 10s for me in the first place.)
>
> "Roomy" is good, IMHO. Are you talking about THICK socks that can keep
> you warm in really cold water?
> If you're going to do any diving in water colder than 40 degrees, I
> think your shop gave you good advice, namely to get Rockboots a little
> larger than your shoe size.

> My Rockboots are 11's, one size larger than my size 10 shoe size, and I
> find they are nice and warm, if laced loosely, allowing more air around
> my foot. I use a very thick wool sock PLUS a Weezle bootie sock, and
> they are still roomy, with no constriction of my foot. They are loose
> enough that my foot actually slips around a little when finning.
>

My shoe size is around an 8, a 9 for the boots would be adequate. I've tried
on 9s with two pairs of socks and still have plenty of room. If I lace them
loosely, I don't feel secure in the fins. I don't want the slipping that you
seem to be comfortable with.


Thanks for all you help. Dive Safe!

- David

David In NH wrote:
> "Dave C" <dcalderbank@top.monad.net> wrote in message
> news:1149373276.242912.285100@j55g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> > David In NH wrote:
snip
> My shoe size is around an 8, a 9 for the boots would be adequate. I've tried
> on 9s with two pairs of socks and still have plenty of room. If I lace them
> loosely, I don't feel secure in the fins. I don't want the slipping that you
> seem to be comfortable with.

You're right. I think Rockboots one size larger than shoe size is good
and two sizes larger is too much. The latter would be looser than I
like, too.

Now I can see why you don't want to reward your shop with an order for
replacement Rockboots. They should have known better than to suggest
going up more than one size.

Dave C

David In NH wrote:
> "Dave C" <dcalderbank@top.monad.net> wrote in message
> news:1149373276.242912.285100@j55g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> > David In NH wrote:
snip
> My shoe size is around an 8, a 9 for the boots would be adequate. I've tried
> on 9s with two pairs of socks and still have plenty of room. If I lace them
> loosely, I don't feel secure in the fins. I don't want the slipping that you
> seem to be comfortable with.

You're right. I think Rockboots one size larger than shoe size is good
and two sizes larger is too much. The latter would be looser than I
like, too.

Now I can see why you don't want to reward your shop with an order for
replacement Rockboots. They should have known better than to suggest
going up more than one size.

Dave C

If I was on a budget for rock boots replacement, I'd try out a pair of
converse tennis/basketball shoes. It I could still get a pair of U.S.
Keds I'd use those. They come in all sorts of colors these days.
Why not try out those newer hard soled boots that looks like a high top
running shoe? I think Mobby's makes them; costs around the same as
rock boots $70-90.

If I was on a budget for rock boots replacement, I'd try out a pair of
converse tennis/basketball shoes. It I could still get a pair of U.S.
Keds I'd use those. They come in all sorts of colors these days.
Why not try out those newer hard soled boots that looks like a high top
running shoe? I think Mobby's makes them; costs around the same as
rock boots $70-90.