Although you could use the Cressi Neoprene socks with open heel fins, and it would help protect you to some degree from the strap, I don't think it would offer the same level of protection that a boot will. The 3mm neoprene socks are pretty thick, but if I had to error, I would error on the side of boots.
I found something similar while browsing online and right away remembered my wife who loves wearing socks in her sandals outside. Whenever it rains, those socks would get her feet wet and uncomfotably cold. Coming home would be a wet mess walking around. Do you think this would solve some problems she has?
Sorry for the delayed reply. The Cressi Neoprene socks would solve some of the issues you mentioned including keeping your wife's feet warm and far more dry than traditional socks. However, do note that these neoprene socks are much thicker than any type of cotton sock, etc. So you would have to account for that in terms of fitting her sandals. Also, if the weather is on the warmer side, these neoprene diving socks are not going to breath as well as cotton socks. That could cause her feet to sweat and lead to other issues.
With the Cressi neoprene diving socks, you will not get sand inside. There are no holes and the stitching is tight. I don't know that you would want to play beach volleyball in them though. Although the Cresi diving socks have a thin layer of protection on top of the neoprene on the bottom of the sock, eventually the abrasiveness of the sand will start to wear out the sock and the stitching.
The Cressi diving socks aren't waterproof. None of the neoprene socks are. They are designed to trap some water inside, which allows your foot/body to heat up with water. That water should be warmer than the water outside the neoprene sock and therefore will keep your foot warmer than without it. It works the same way a wetsuit does. The thicker the neoprene the warmer the diving sock. What you want to be aware of are the seams in terms of how they are constructed, and where they are (so as not to be painful when walking or when placed inside a fin for snorkeling or diving). If the seam is in a bad spot, it will rub or irritate the foot.
@@palmerboizcooking5022 Oh nice. I didn't realize you had purchased the Cressi diving socks. Just be careful what you walk on, give them a good rinse, and they should do you well. Enjoy and thank you for the follow-up!
Great question. Here's the thing... neoprene diving socks are much smoother than cotton socks. Especially when wet, cotton socks are likely to exacerbate chaffing from the fins (or technically cause it themselves). Also, the smoothness matters when you are trying to put your diving fins on or taking them off after snorkeling, diving, or swimming. The water adds extra friction. Cotton socks are more likely to bunch up in multiple places compared to Neoprene. Finally, as I pointed out in the video, some neoprene socks, (like the Cressi dive socks featured in this video) designed specifically for diving or snorkeling, pay very close attention to where they place the seams. On the Cressi diving socks, you won't find thick seems in any place where they can press against the fin and create discomfort. On top of that, the seams are constructed so as not to be thick. That is not the case with most cotton socks. You'll often find a relatively thick seam on the top of the toes with cotton socks. Even with dress socks which are thinner than sports socks. You are correct, in warm water you don't need socks to keep your feet warm. You do need them to stop chafing. Anything less than very warm and you'll be glad you have your neoprene socks.
Could you use these with open heel jet fins instead of a booties for warm water diving?
Although you could use the Cressi Neoprene socks with open heel fins, and it would help protect you to some degree from the strap, I don't think it would offer the same level of protection that a boot will. The 3mm neoprene socks are pretty thick, but if I had to error, I would error on the side of boots.
I found something similar while browsing online and right away remembered my wife who loves wearing socks in her sandals outside. Whenever it rains, those socks would get her feet wet and uncomfotably cold. Coming home would be a wet mess walking around. Do you think this would solve some problems she has?
Sorry for the delayed reply. The Cressi Neoprene socks would solve some of the issues you mentioned including keeping your wife's feet warm and far more dry than traditional socks. However, do note that these neoprene socks are much thicker than any type of cotton sock, etc. So you would have to account for that in terms of fitting her sandals. Also, if the weather is on the warmer side, these neoprene diving socks are not going to breath as well as cotton socks. That could cause her feet to sweat and lead to other issues.
Se mete la arena o sellan bien el pie
With the Cressi neoprene diving socks, you will not get sand inside. There are no holes and the stitching is tight. I don't know that you would want to play beach volleyball in them though. Although the Cresi diving socks have a thin layer of protection on top of the neoprene on the bottom of the sock, eventually the abrasiveness of the sand will start to wear out the sock and the stitching.
Are they water proof
The Cressi diving socks aren't waterproof. None of the neoprene socks are. They are designed to trap some water inside, which allows your foot/body to heat up with water. That water should be warmer than the water outside the neoprene sock and therefore will keep your foot warmer than without it. It works the same way a wetsuit does. The thicker the neoprene the warmer the diving sock. What you want to be aware of are the seams in terms of how they are constructed, and where they are (so as not to be painful when walking or when placed inside a fin for snorkeling or diving). If the seam is in a bad spot, it will rub or irritate the foot.
@@efficientway I love them still, very comfortable ,thanks for the video
@@palmerboizcooking5022 Oh nice. I didn't realize you had purchased the Cressi diving socks. Just be careful what you walk on, give them a good rinse, and they should do you well. Enjoy and thank you for the follow-up!
why not just cotton socks, cheaper, and they are socks! in warm water you do not need warm.
Great question. Here's the thing... neoprene diving socks are much smoother than cotton socks. Especially when wet, cotton socks are likely to exacerbate chaffing from the fins (or technically cause it themselves). Also, the smoothness matters when you are trying to put your diving fins on or taking them off after snorkeling, diving, or swimming. The water adds extra friction. Cotton socks are more likely to bunch up in multiple places compared to Neoprene. Finally, as I pointed out in the video, some neoprene socks, (like the Cressi dive socks featured in this video) designed specifically for diving or snorkeling, pay very close attention to where they place the seams. On the Cressi diving socks, you won't find thick seems in any place where they can press against the fin and create discomfort. On top of that, the seams are constructed so as not to be thick. That is not the case with most cotton socks. You'll often find a relatively thick seam on the top of the toes with cotton socks. Even with dress socks which are thinner than sports socks. You are correct, in warm water you don't need socks to keep your feet warm. You do need them to stop chafing. Anything less than very warm and you'll be glad you have your neoprene socks.