ISLA

The media could not be loaded.  Recently got back into scuba & tried the mares 5mm classic boot in my pool but my fins were creasing/rubbing on the top & uncomfortable. So I wanted an affordable 5mm boot w top protection, traction, ankle ridge etc & found these.Cressi is a highly reputable yet affordable, well-known & long-established brand. These were a bit over 40$ (mares=75$, scubapro delta5=89$) and every bit as good as those/maybe better!They’ve got AMAZING traction & kept my feet warm in Catalina in late sept (65F @depth), performed perfectly & held up great. I’ll also be using them in Hawaii. The top protection did its job, never creased, super comfortable to wear/didn’t rub the top of my foot. I also LOVE the extended sole & ridge on back lower ankle, it makes a huge difference for gripping bungee straps & keeping your fins on.Even tho my zipper doesn’t go all the way up and ‘lock’, I never once had trouble with the zipper falling down during dives. It seems very secure. I do kinda wish it had a Velcro strap at the top, but I think the width of your leg puts tension on the zipper and keeps it from falling, they’re supposed to be tight & it’s a heavy duty zipper. I have average size ankles/lower leg.I wear a size 7.5-8 women’s shoe & should be a size 7 dive boot. So I got the cressi isla men’s size 7 but they were just too big. With fins on, the boot was bunching/folding near my ankle, and I could grip/fold areas where there was just too much material, lots of toe wiggle room etc. so I went down to a size 6 (pics/vid after 9 dives); def tighter like they’re supposed to be & fit way better. I was never uncomfortable or felt like my foot was jammed in. Got a blister during my dives but I don’t think that’s from the sizing/fit. just normal rubbing from movement etc.Also I believe these ARE authentic, I spoke to some retailers (scuba.com etc) & they told me cressi designs all of their products in Italy & manufactures 90% there/Europe but that they do also manufacture some items in China, these boots included. The retailers verified that their Cressi Isla 5mm dive boots also say ‘made in China’. So rest assured :)But I really do love them. Amazing price, authentic, great construction/quality, I feel like they’ll hold up for years. Highly recommend!!!!

Great quality, great style, easy on and off boot, warm, and all round great boot of cold plunging! I highly recommend.

I used these for kayaking in Lake Superior. While I wasn't actively trying to step in water, sometimes it was unavoidable. As long as I didn't stay in too long or get above the top of the boot, my feet were dry. I wore thin and slick sock liners underneath to prevent that wet feeling you get with neoprene and my feet stayed warm, dry and comfortable the whole time. I don't know how long they'll hold up in the long run, but they feel sturdy and the seams seem solid.

I really like these boots a lot. They are comfortable and fit true to size. I had no issue getting my feet in and zipper up with neoprene waders on. They definitely have plenty of stretch. I will say I was using these for wading in creeks when the water gets cold. They really aren't meant for that in my opinion after wearing them for 8 hours. Walking on hard rocks they felt secure from a slippage standpoint but there is no support or protection from the force of the rock pushing against the bottom of the foot. After walking up and down the creek I could feel the pain in my foot. On softer substrate or occasionally walking these would be great but not meant for excessive walking in my opinion but still a great pair of boots.

I LOVE THESE BOOTS!First off I am a gold miner so I do a lot of walking and I needed some water boots that not only protected my feed from frigid cold water but could also hold up to sharp rocks.I purchased these boots because of another review here that mentioned how well they did on volcanic rocks, I figured if they did well there that they would excel in fresh water creeks where I would use them AND THEY HAVE! :)These boots are far superior to any water shoe that you will find at Wal-Mart, Big 5 or any other store that carries water shoes.I have already walked many miles with these boots and put them through quite a bit of use. Any other water shoe would have been dead by now and on to my 2nd set.I have spent over $400 dollars on crappy water shoes in the last 5 years when I should have just bought these instead.You can not go wrong with the Cressi Isla boots, they are rugged for water boot standards, they are warm, they are comfortable and they have a sole that is hard yet yielding enough that it will last a long time while offering enough support to be comfortable on gravel and jagged rocks.The only negative that I can think of about these boots is that you still slip on some wet rocks, but even felt sole boots still slip a little too so it is not a big deal, just be mindful of where you are putting your feet in conditions where rocks are wet or in shallow water.

No endurance info on these yet but out of the bag they look good. Stitching is secure and zipper operates well. Only thing is if you are a half size, go down. 9 1/2 W so I ordered 10. Should have ordered 9. Lots of room dry so wet might be sloppy. Will follow up later after use.After first use with ScubaPro Jet fins, I’m giving these a 5 star rating. Comfortable, walked over rocks just fine and fit the fin pockets perfectly. I will stay with my half size recommendation. If you are a half size go down not up.

Very comfortable and easy enough to take on and off, there’s a rubberized top that adds protection but i fish was worried it constrained the foot a little but in use I had no problems

Used for cold whitewater rafting and they did the job perfectly. Sized perfectly.

muy comodas y buena calidad

Articolo come descritto. Va bene per le mie esigenze. Consegna veloce.

So much easier with the zips, my other boots no zips, no contest!!

Great boots. Comfy, warm, quality. Enough said. True to size too!

Un ottimo prodotto ad un buon prezzo, per chi avesse dubbi sulle taglie, la M corrisponde alla 42.