Stay warmer longer with thermal accessories! There's something for every temperature range...
When we're in the water, it's through our extremities (feet, hands, head) that we lose more than half of our body heat.
Therefore, here are the recommended accessories:
- in warm and temperate water (>17°C) => neoprene socks.
- in cold water (12 - 17°C): high booties and gloves. in cold water (12 - 17°C): high booties and gloves.
- in very cold water (7 - 12°C): high booties, gloves, balaclava and balaclava top.
How to choose the right slipper?
The first criterion for choosing a surf boot is water temperature. Water temperature varies according to location and time of year. So always make sure that the water temperature at your spot corresponds to the recommended temperature range: Warm waters over 20°C. Temperate waters between 17 and 22°C. Cold water between 12 and 17°C. Very cold waters between 7 and 12°C. Consult seatemperature.org to find out the temperature of your spot.
Choosing the right size
Surf boots and booties should be worn very snugly to ensure the best thermal efficiency and board feel. It's normal to feel too tight during a dry fitting. Choosing well-fitting booties and boots guarantees a better fit and prevents them from swelling with water during practice.
Materials
The 3 mm surf booties are made of neoprene for maximum comfort.
Neoprene is lined with synthetic textile for greater resistance to wear.
Neoprene thickness: 3 mm.
Neoprene is made of elastomer foam with insulating properties.
We test and guarantee the quality of our neoprene materials.
Water sports slippers
Our surf boots and booties are designed to meet the needs of the most demanding surfers. Our design choices also make them compatible with other water sports, such as active ocean walking (longe-côte) or SUP (stand-up paddle).
Choose the right combination!
Our wetsuit models are also classified by water temperature range: warm waters, temperate waters, cold waters.
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, active ocean walking (longe-côte) or SUP (stand-up paddle).
What is the OLAIAN brand?
OLAIANDECATHLON'S SURF BRAND
Based in Hendaye, in the south-west of France, OLAIAN is Decathlon's surf brand. In our "feet in the water" offices, we can design a surfing accessory in a single day, then test it directly in real-life conditions.
