Prolimit Surf Shoes Unisex Hydrogen 5.5MM XGRIP Black

Prolimit Surf Shoes Unisex Hydrogen 5.5MM XGRIP Black are made for cold sessions in fall and winter, when you need warmth without losing the instant board feel. The 5.5mm neoprene shaft keeps windchill out and warms up quickly as soon as you get moving. The round toe allows your toes to move freely for natural balance feel on water starts, jibes and short runs across beach or jetty, while the fit is slightly contoured so your ankle rolls smoothly without the shoe twisting. The low collar slides neatly under your wetsuit leg for a draft-free seal, and the soft interior feels comfortable on bare skin and dries smoothly between sessions. Seams are neatly glued and blind-stitched to limit water entry; reinforcements on heel and instep increase longevity if you often launch from rough shores or set off firmly in chop. So the feel under your feet remains surprisingly direct for this thickness-precisely what you want when it's inclement and the chop is short and jagged.

On Dutch water, you especially notice how controlled and calm the Hydrogen sails when the wind turns or picks up. The XGRIP outsole delivers sure traction on wet deck, pontoons and slippery pebbles, but remains flexible enough to precisely feel pressure on rails, footpads and strapping positions. In foiling, the instant feedback helps "read" altitude and pitch; in kite- or windsurfing, you can confidently build pressure toward the lip without slippage or extra pinching. Donning is hassle-free thanks to the smooth opening; once on, the shoe remains stable around the instep with no pressure points. After the session, rinse off salt and sand in a minute, pat out the water and hang them to dry-materials and stitching remain form-fitting and elastic, session after session. So you get winter-ready insulation with the suppleness and grip that make long, cold days truly enjoyable.