Seeking unique "water socks" I saw at BM 2003

Tater Chip Girl · Post by **Tater Chip Girl** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 7:39 pm

I saw a woman at Astral Headwash wearing a pair of "water socks" (I assume that's the correct term for them) that I really liked. They were ankle-high, form-fitting, and made of what looked like black rubber or silicone. Also, they were divided, with one section for the big toe, and one section for the rest.

I never could find this lady to ask where she got them, nor could I find anyone else wearing the same thing. If anyone knows the proper name for these shoes, and where to find them, please get in touch with me at [email protected].

Niacin · Post by **Niacin** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 6:23 am

Tabi?

jamison · Post by **jamison** » Mon Sep 22, 2003 5:56 pm

Were they something that looked along the lines of this?

If so, you're talking about surf booties. You can find them at any surf shop. Or if you're land locked, try online, there's plenty of online sports stores that carry surf gear.

That reminds me, I so need a new pair, and a new winter suit too.

Badger · Post by **Badger** » Mon Sep 22, 2003 6:46 pm

Niacin, that's just waht I was thinking myself.

Do a Goole for 'Jikatabi' and see if these are what you saw. I actually Like the O'Neil version better. Cool idea.

Tater Chip Girl · Post by **Tater Chip Girl** » Mon Sep 22, 2003 7:02 pm

Unfortunately, none of the items you linked me to are what I'm seeking. I appreciate you taking the time to look them up, though :)

I guess I should have been a bit more descriptive. The shoes were not neoprene, and had no buckles, straps, or decorations of any kind on them. They gave the appearance of the feet having been dipped into black rubber or silicone and allowed to dry. From what I could see, they contained no filling or padding of any kind. I guess another way of putting it is, they made the feet look like black duck feet, only with a divided section for the big toe. Does this help any?

Badger · Post by **Badger** » Mon Sep 22, 2003 7:50 pm

antron · Post by **antron** » Mon Sep 22, 2003 8:20 pm

jamison wrote:Were they something that looked along the lines of this?

surf booties would make sweaty dusty playa feet. yuk.

antron · Post by **antron** » Mon Sep 22, 2003 8:21 pm

there are japanese toe socks that might fit the bill, tho.

Mad Madame · Post by **Mad Madame** » Sat Oct 18, 2003 9:37 pm

hey tater chip grrrrl...
that was me you saw!!! ahhhh... the astral head wash... mmmmm... bless those head washers! i will definitely go back there! sorry to tell you, but i acquired those shoes the day before heading Home- in Lake Tahoe from an op shop. They were, i have to say, a very good purchase. It felt like wearing no shoes- which got a bit ouchy when stepping on stones or things! Hope you find a pair to call your own!
Shanti shanti
Mad Madame

Seeking unique "water socks" I saw at BM 2003

Seeking unique "water socks" I saw at BM 2003

Surf Booties?

Thanks for your email, Jamison

Re: Surf Booties?