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Posted by: swizz Jul 10 2010, 03:32 PM
I have a Henderson Gold Core wet suit and would like to start using it for long-arm dredging (not diving). My question is regarding footwear. The legs of the wetsuit end at my ankles. What should I be looking at for waterproof, durable, and comfortable footwear? It seems like there a many "flats style" neoprene boots out there but I have a hard time believing that the zipper on them are all I need to maintain dry feet. What's the best way to keep my feet dry with this setup?
Posted by: Boogie Jul 10 2010, 09:52 PM
Hi Swizz
This place looks like it might have what you're looking for :
http://www.wetsuitwearhouse.com/page/WW/CTGY/wetsuit-boots
Disclaimer : I know nothing about this sort of thing but these looked like they should fit the bill.
Boogie
Posted by: swizz Jul 12 2010, 06:37 AM
Thanks Boogie! I'm going to call them today for advise. Their prices look really good.
Posted by: YellowFever Jul 18 2010, 10:22 PM
I get all my gear from these guys! they have great prices and the gear is good.
http://www.tommydsports.com/
Posted by: swizz Jul 23 2010, 09:15 AM
Quick follow-up...
After researching boots + price and shipping comparisons I ordered the Henderson Titanium H2 7mm Boots and Henderson H2 7mm gloves. Looks like good stuff: http://www.leisurepro.com/prod/HNDBH27.html?ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=HNDBH2711
(Henderson 7mm hood to toe now 
)
Posted by: Boogie Jul 23 2010, 07:38 PM
After researching boots + price and shipping comparisons I ordered the Henderson Titanium H2 7mm Boots and Henderson H2 7mm gloves. Looks like good stuff: http://www.leisurepro.com/prod/HNDBH27.html?ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=HNDBH2711
(Henderson 7mm hood to toe now
)Looks like good, high quality stuff! I've seen some split toed ones that look really uncomfortable. I think they were made for a sleestak or something.
WTG!
Posted by: swizz Jul 23 2010, 08:28 PM
I've seen those type of boots also, just assumed they were to fit a type of fin setup.
and...
Although sleestacks appear to be reptilian, I don't believe they like water but your theory is still plausible.
Posted by: russau Jul 24 2010, 05:47 AM
i get out to many spots/states and need different suits for warm/cold water. so i like to layer my suits for the water temp. i have a 3 mm full suit and a 7 mm step through shorty.boots/hood/and my own mutilayered gloves(cheapies) this way i can keep warm in most rivers/streams that i goto!id like to make my own wetsuit heater sometime but i dont really need it in most streams i goto!
Posted by: Easygoer Mar 20 2018, 05:49 PM
After researching boots + price and shipping comparisons I ordered the Henderson Titanium H2 7mm Boots and Henderson H2 7mm gloves. Looks like good stuff: http://www.leisurepro.com/prod/HNDBH27.html?ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=HNDBH2711
(Henderson 7mm hood to toe now
)Swizz,
How did the wetsuit, boots and gloves work out? I am looking for advice on a wetsuit for using in the Arkansas River in the summer. I was looking at Henderson wetsuits today.
Thanks
Easygoer
Posted by: swizz Mar 21 2018, 08:03 AM
The Henderson suit was awesome. I think that 7mm was probably a little thick, could've gotten by with 5mm and it would have been much easier to put on and take off. The boots were excellent also. Gloves... they wear out fast no matter which brand. I sold the suit when I sold my dredge about 6 years ago.
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