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Scubapro Heavy Duty 6.5mm Dive Boot

Scubapro  |  SKU: 57.055.000
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Product Information

The Scubapro Heavy Duty 6.5mm Dive Boot is a 6.5 mm nylon/neoprene wetsuit boot built for cold water and harsh conditions, with a reinforced toe and heel, a heavy-duty textured rubber anti-slip molded sole and a side zipper secured by a hook-and-loop zipper-end patch. It is offered in sizes 2XS (5) through 4XL (13) and weighs approximately 1.6 lb.

Who it is for

This boot suits divers working in cold water and rugged underwater environments, where warmth and foot protection matter more than minimal bulk. Scubapro lists the activity as technical diving. The heavy-duty anti-slip molded sole and reinforced toe and heel protect feet from sharp rocks and harsh conditions. The two-sided nylon neoprene construction is aimed at divers who want a boot that survives repeated hard use.

Key details

  • Thickness: 6.5 mm neoprene for cold-water insulation
  • Material: heavy-duty nylon 2-sided neoprene
  • Sole: HD rubber textured anti-slip molded sole, reinforced toe and heel
  • Interior: Diamond Span lining for comfort and warmth
  • Closure: side zipper with hook-and-loop zipper-end patch
  • Weight: 1.6 lb

Compatibility and sizing

Sizes run 2XS through 4XL, matched to US sizes 5 through 13: 2XS/5, XS/6, S/7, M/8, L/9, XL/10, 2XL/11, 3XL/12 and 4XL/13. Because this is a thick 6.5 mm boot with a molded rubber sole, plan on an open-heel fin foot pocket large enough to accept the boot's bulk, and try the boot before matching it to your fins.

DiveCatalog.com is an authorized Scubapro dealer and a real dive shop in Irvine, California since 2003. Call 888-701-4017 or start a chat if you want help confirming your boot size or whether it will fit your fin foot pockets.

⚠️ WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

What thickness of dive boots, gloves, or hood should I choose?

As a general rule, thicker neoprene insulates more, so colder water pushes you toward thicker accessories, but fit, dive length, and personal cold tolerance matter as much as the millimeter number. Divers commonly lose a great deal of heat through the head, so a hood is often the highest-value warmth upgrade for the money. Remember that every added piece of neoprene also adds buoyancy you will need to account for.

How should dive boots fit?

Boots should fit like a snug athletic shoe, with no heel lift and no crushed toes; a little water inside is normal, a sloshing pocket is not. Try them on with the socks you would actually dive, and remember your fin foot pocket has to accommodate the boot. Hard-sole boots protect on rocky shore entries, while soft-sole boots are lighter and pack smaller for boat and travel diving.

How should dive gloves fit?

Gloves should be snug across the palm with fingertips reaching the ends without bunching, since trapped air and loose fingertips destroy dexterity. Thicker gloves are warmer but make buckles, clips, and inflator buttons harder to operate, so choose the thinnest glove that keeps you comfortable in your conditions. Try working a clip or buckle while wearing them before you commit.

How should a dive hood fit?

A hood should seal around the face and neck without restricting your throat or jaw, and lie flat on your head without pulling the mask strap out of position. A loose hood flushes cold water continuously, while an overly tight one is distracting and uncomfortable. Many hoods have a vent to release air trapped during descent, so check yours and burp out any trapped air before you go down.

Why does new neoprene feel so tight?

New neoprene compresses and relaxes with use, so a boot, glove, or hood that feels firm out of the packaging usually settles slightly after a few dives. It should still be snug afterward rather than loose, because neoprene that stretches into a loose fit was probably oversized to begin with. Buy for a snug fit when new, but never for a fit that restricts circulation or breathing.

Do I need to change my weighting when I add a hood, gloves, and boots?

Yes, because every piece of neoprene you add is buoyancy, and a hood, boots, and thick gloves together can shift your weighting noticeably. Do a proper buoyancy check any time you change your exposure protection rather than assuming your usual weight still works. The weight-check procedure is covered in your training, and a dive professional can help you re-do it.

How do I care for dive boots, gloves, and hoods?

Rinse them inside and out in fresh water after every dive day, since they hold sweat and salt more than any other gear, and dry them fully inside-out before packing. Dry them out of direct sunlight and never on a heater, because heat hardens neoprene and weakens glued seams. Store them dry and unfolded, as damp neoprene sealed in a bag is how gear picks up a permanent smell.

What sizes does the Scubapro Heavy Duty 6.5mm Dive Boot come in?

It is made in nine sizes, 2XS through 4XL, which correspond to US sizes 5 through 13: 2XS/5, XS/6, S/7, M/8, L/9, XL/10, 2XL/11, 3XL/12 and 4XL/13. Because the boot uses 6.5 mm neoprene and a molded rubber sole, it is worth confirming your size and your fin foot pocket size together before you dive it.

Does this boot have a hard sole?

Yes. It uses a heavy-duty rubber textured anti-slip molded sole with a reinforced toe and heel, which Scubapro designed to protect feet from sharp rocks and harsh conditions. That heavy-duty molded sole is built to protect feet from sharp rocks and harsh conditions.

How does the closure work on this boot?

The boot uses a side zipper, which makes a thick 6.5 mm boot much easier to pull on and off over a wetsuit leg. A hook-and-loop zipper-end patch secures the zipper when it is closed so it stays put during entries and underwater movement.

What kind of diving is the Scubapro Heavy Duty 6.5mm boot made for?

Scubapro lists the activity for this boot as technical diving. In practice the 6.5 mm nylon two-sided neoprene, Diamond Span interior and reinforced toe and heel target cold water and rugged underwater environments, where warmth and foot protection matter more than low bulk. Scubapro lists the weight as 1.6 lb.

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