In this SUPboarder PRO review, Gavin Symonds tests out the Solite Custom Pro 2.0 5mm wetsuit boots and shares his thoughts about comfort, fit, sensitivity and if you should be buying a pair. Gavin Symonds is a SUPboarder Pro tester and we have supported Gavin on his journey to racing in the SUP 11 Cities […]
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EddystoneSup
1 year ago
I have a pair of those, and they are probably the most comfy and sensitive boots I ever had. However, both shafts ripped from putting them on, and when I claimed that, it was rejected. well, now I got a good pair of summershoes – But who needs them in Italy? Greetings Hanno
Thanks for your feedback Hanno. Just to confirm do you mean the webbing loop at the back of the boot? When did you get them? I wonder if they have ungraded that part now?! Happy paddling out there
No, the webbing loop was on mine already, but I only pulled on the top of shaft initially to get the foot in, and then on the webbing loop.
Steve Williams
1 year ago
I tried the thickest mm of these boots but I sent them back before getting them wet. Total nightmare to get on and not very flexible compared to the usual 7mm boots I use. I also don’t like having to use a sock liner….my pals who have used Solite boots say these wear out too quick so you have the expense of buying more liner socks. Personally, if you want or need very warm winter boots I’ll stick to the Xcel/C Skins.
Hey Steve. Thanks for getting your comment on there. Its going to be interesting to see what Gav says about the boots in 3-6months time. Will they last? Thanks for the feedback.
Hey Reuben, asked a wee question via the form a week or so ago but not heard back as yet. Just checking it’s there somewhere in the system. Yeah the Solite boots are popular with some up in Scotland but didn’t tick my box this time around.
Hey Steve, I have had a look in the system. Was it the one about Dave Kalama boards? It was sent to Will and he got back to you on the 3rd of feb. Have a look in your junk mail they do tend to slip in there from time to time. let me know if you find it other wise I can send it on from my email too.
Got my second pair now and I won’t regret it, they feel tight on and off is a bit of a struggle but the fit is snug and the socks that come with it are for me a game changer. I had in other boots (c-skin, xcel, vissla) that after a turn my heel of the boot was moved and almost around the side, due to the vacuum that it sucked it was difficult to get it back in place. On a normal board is it okay but on a sup is it different. I surfed them once without a… Read more »
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I have a pair of those, and they are probably the most comfy and sensitive boots I ever had. However, both shafts ripped from putting them on, and when I claimed that, it was rejected. well, now I got a good pair of summershoes – But who needs them in Italy? Greetings Hanno
Thanks for your feedback Hanno. Just to confirm do you mean the webbing loop at the back of the boot? When did you get them? I wonder if they have ungraded that part now?! Happy paddling out there
No, the webbing loop was on mine already, but I only pulled on the top of shaft initially to get the foot in, and then on the webbing loop.
I tried the thickest mm of these boots but I sent them back before getting them wet. Total nightmare to get on and not very flexible compared to the usual 7mm boots I use. I also don’t like having to use a sock liner….my pals who have used Solite boots say these wear out too quick so you have the expense of buying more liner socks. Personally, if you want or need very warm winter boots I’ll stick to the Xcel/C Skins.
Hey Steve. Thanks for getting your comment on there. Its going to be interesting to see what Gav says about the boots in 3-6months time. Will they last? Thanks for the feedback.
Hey Reuben, asked a wee question via the form a week or so ago but not heard back as yet. Just checking it’s there somewhere in the system. Yeah the Solite boots are popular with some up in Scotland but didn’t tick my box this time around.
Hey Steve, I have had a look in the system.
Was it the one about Dave Kalama boards?
It was sent to Will and he got back to you on the 3rd of feb. Have a look in your junk mail they do tend to slip in there from time to time.
let me know if you find it other wise I can send it on from my email too.
Hi Reuben….nope it was about the Stubby….I replied to your email so hopefully you have it now.
great video Gav, will be interested to see how long they last, especially with your Wing foiling
Got my second pair now and I won’t regret it, they feel tight on and off is a bit of a struggle but the fit is snug and the socks that come with it are for me a game changer. I had in other boots (c-skin, xcel, vissla) that after a turn my heel of the boot was moved and almost around the side, due to the vacuum that it sucked it was difficult to get it back in place. On a normal board is it okay but on a sup is it different. I surfed them once without a… Read more »
Thanks for your great boot feedback.Theres nothing like getting real world feedback from readers. Thanks for the share