Prolimit Surf Shoes Unisex Raider Split Toe 5MM GBS Black

Prolimit Surf Shoes Unisex Raider Split Toe 5MM GBS are designed for cold water and choppy conditions where you need warmth as well as precision. The 5mm neoprene shaft keeps windchill and cold out, while the split-toe construction isolates your big toe for more stability and anti-twist grip on pads and rails. As a result, your board feel remains surprisingly direct for this thickness, especially for boarding, water starts and short runs on beach or jetty. Glued and blind-stitched (GBS) seams limit water entry; the low collar closes neatly under your wetsuit pipe so no cold leaks creep past your ankle. The soft inner lining warms up quickly, dries smoothly between sessions and feels comfortable on bare skin. The outsole is thin enough for clear feedback but offers ample traction on wet deck and slippery pebbles, with reinforcements at heel and instep against abrasion. So you get winter-worthy insulation without the bulky, dull feel of a pure "winter slipper."

On Dutch lakes, ponds and along the coast, you especially notice how controlled you stay sailing when the wind turns or picks up. The split-toe keeps your foot centered in the shoe, preventing rotation of the sole under hard edge pressure and keeping your lower legs calmer in chop. In foiling, the instant feedback helps read altitude and pitch; in kitesurfing or windsurfing, you can confidently build pressure toward the lip without slippage or extra pinching. The unisex fit offers a wide size range: wear them tight for maximum precision in the heart of winter or with a thin sock when it's really inclement. Donning is quick; once on, they remain stable without twisting around the foot. After the session, rinse off salt and sand, pat them out and hang them on the loop to dry-the materials retain their shape and elasticity even after frequent use in salt and low temperatures.