Stay warm for longer thanks to our thermal accessories! Each temperature range has its own outfit...
When we are in the water, we lose more than half of our body heat through our extremities (feet, hands, head).
Consequently, here are the recommended accessories:
- in water (>17°C) => low neoprene shoes.
- in water (12 - 17°C): High booties (boots) and gloves.
- in water (7 - 12°C): High booties (boots), gloves, hood and hooded top.
How to choose the right booties
The first selection criterion when choosing a surf bootie is water temperature. Water temperature varies according to the location and the time of the year. Systematically make sure that the water temperature at your spot corresponds to the recommended temperature range: Water warmer than 20°C. Water between 17°C and 22°C. Water between 12°C and 17°C. Water between 7°C and 12°C. Visit the site seatemperature.org to find out the temperature of your spot.
Choose the right size
Surfing shoes and booties should be a very tight fit to ensure the best possible thermal efficiency. It is perfectly normal for it to feel like they are too tight when tried on dry. Choosing well-fitting shoes and booties ensures a better fit and prevents them swelling with water in use.
Materials
The 2 mm surf booties are made of real Neoprene.
The neoprene is lined with synthetic fabric for increased resistance to wear.
Neoprene thickness: 2 mm.
The neoprene is made from an elastomer foam with insulating properties.
We test and guarantee the quality of our neoprene materials.
Thin sole
We chose a thin and light polyurethane sole to favour contact and sensations with the board. Therefore, these boots are not suited to long approach walks: in this case, choose the 3 mm surf boot instead, with its thicker and sturdier sole.
Get the wetsuit to match!
Our wetsuit models are also classified by water temperature range:
Our wetsuits are designed to meet the needs of the most demanding surfers.
Our design choices also make them compatible with other water sports such as kitesurfing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, water skiing, sea wading or SUP (stand up paddle).
What is the OLAIAN brand?
OLAIAN, DECATHLON'S SURFING BRAND
Based in Hendaye, in south-west France, OLAIAN is Decathlon's surfing brand. In our offices at the water's edge, we can design a surf accessory and then on the same day test it directly in real practice conditions
