The 10 best Dive Boots in 2024

The Scubapro Delta 5mm dive boots are just excellent all around. They do their job, are comfortable and durable, offer versions for both 3mm and 5mm, and are a great value purchase. The zip strap gives extra stability so you won’t lose them underwater.

The sizing chart for these dive boots is really accurate, however, they don’t come in half sizes. I personally wear between shoe size (47/48) 13-14 and the Deltas have no half sizes. Apparently, they don’t fit into some legacy Jet Fin models, however, we didn’t have any problems ourselves.

Get the Scubapro Delta 5mm if you want solid dive boots that will last a long time.

Classic and timeless, the Mares Ng Classic Dive Boot 5mm is super affordable and convenient to put on and does its job. It offers a time-tested design and everything you could possibly want in a dive boot.

Unlike other models from Italian brands (including Mares themselves), these booties have a very accurate sizing chart! We think the soles could be thicker and found that after around 100-120 dives the zipper tends to break off at the top. This doesn’t mean you cannot use them but it’s a bit inconvenient.

The Mares NG Classic Dive Boot is a great choice for any diver and are a true classic.

The Cressi Minorca 5mm dive boots are our 2024 Budget Beast. They do everything you could want from a bootie, fit well, are comfortable, and offer good protection. We really want to stress the last point because, despite the thin soles, we didn’t feel the rocky ground when diving in them.

They are a bit on the smaller side like all Italien brands (Cressi, Mares, etc.) so you want to buy them 1 size up. They come in large sizes up to 47/14 which is great for people like me with 47/48 (13/14) size.

Get the Cressi Minorca if you are on a budget but still want a great pair of diving boots!

The Fourth Element Amphibian Boots 6.5mm are built like a tank and feel like you’re wearing your favorite walking boots while diving. These are meant for those who absolutely, positively do not want to feel any rocks or other things on their feet. Besides that, they look valuable, are comfortable, feature a zipper strap, and come with a padded top!

Since testing them, we have each bought a pair, they are just that good! Two drawbacks: They are pricey and you will need to buy a pair of fins that’s at least one size up from these! We think they are absolutely worth every cent or penny you pay for them!

The Fourth Element 6.5mm Amphibian Boots are the most durable boots we have ever tested and we think you will love them, just like we do!

If you want a dive boot that feels like wearing shoes on your way to the dive spot, get the SEAC Pro HD 6mm boots. They feature an extra-thick rubber sole that reminds me more of a hiking boot than anything else.

The boots look nice, feel good on land and in the water, and will protect your feet better than any other wetsuit boot.
6mm is more than the average and will keep your feet warm even when diving in a cold mountain lake.

If you want the best protection and insulation for your feet while diving, get the SEAC Pro HD 6mm boot.

I love my Aqualung 7mm Echozip boots for their great fit, affordable price tag, and the fact that they come in size 13+ (yes, I got big feet). They are sturdy and I have never had any of them rip or break at the seals which is far more than can be said about some contenders out there.

I find them to be a bit on the larger side so take that into consideration before buying them. Their soles have protected me from any kind of rocks, shells, or dried-up corrals on the beaches of this world and I can wholeheartedly recommend them as my favorite dive boots out there.

6.5mm – 7mm is great for cold water diving, even when diving in a drysuit, and I have worn them instead of my dry boots on multiple dives.

The Isla Cressi dive boots are another great budget product by Cressi. We like the fact that these come in both 5mm and 7mm thickness but still cost less than some other contenders’ 3mm options. As such, these are a great bang for your buck and pair the cheap price with good flexibility and comfort.

As usual with Cressi, buy a size up, especially if you have wider feet like me. A drawback is that the soles are a little thin and they just don’t feel as “valuable” to us. They are good quality, don’t get us wrong, but they feel a bit like cheaper copies. However, they work flawlessly!

Get the Cressi Isla 7mm dive boots if you get cold easily but rather want to spend your money on other things and go for budget with the booties.

Bare Sports is one of our favorite scuba gear brands and the Bare 7mm Ultrawarmth Boots prove why we love them. The entire “ultrawarmth” series is meant to keep you warm underwater without compromises and they fulfill their promise: Well made, thick soles, great quality, and the design is really cool. These boots are meant for cold water!

Quality comes at a price so unfortunately not everyone will want to spend $100+ on dive boots. If you do, however, you will be rewarded with the warmest wet dive boots we have tested so far.

As long as you want to dive in a wetsuit, the Bare 7mm Ultrawarmth dive boots are the best choice for cold water diving on the market. If you want to save $20, their 5mm version, is also great!

Inexpensive and super convenient, the Mares Equator 2mm are good short booties for those, who don’t want to be limited by fabric around the ankles. They work equally well for snorkeling and scuba diving and double as beach boots. They look like short versions of our favorite Mares NG Classic and feel the same.

Unlike other models from Italian brands (including Mares themselves), these booties have a very accurate sizing chart! The soles are a bit thin so be careful if you plan on diving from rocky shores. They are also surprisingly heavy for their size, but that makes them even more durable.

The Mares Equator 2mm short booties are an excellent choice for diving and snorkeling in warmer waters or in shorties.

OMGear makes a lot of watersports products and their OMGear 3mm Water Socks are one of their bestsellers. They are really affordable, come in about a dozen different designs, and just as many size options. We think these are great and really, there isn’t much to criticize.

No, they are not meant to be worn on rocky surfaces (or at least not without dive boots over them), but they are nice for snorkeling and warm water diving as a layer between foot and fin. That’s what are meant for and they excel at that. If you snorkel or dive in exotic places and don’t want to bother with thicker boots (which also like to flood), these are perfect.

The OMGear 3mm Dive Socks are a great inexpensive yet convenient pair of neoprene socks that come in a lot of cool designs.