The Xcel Drylock Split Toe 3mm Surf Booties in Black are Xcel's premium cold-water booties — built on their Drylock construction platform for seriously reduced water entry, lasting warmth, and the board feel that cold-water surfers need to keep their performance up through the longest winter sessions.

Key Features:

• Drylock Construction — Xcel's most water-resistant bootie construction; uses a combination of fluid seam welding and tape to seal every seam with nearly zero water infiltration — unlike standard glued/blindstitched booties that still allow some seam seepage
• 3mm Neoprene — rated for water temperatures from 50–62°F; enough insulation for consistent cold-water use without being so thick that you lose board contact feel through the sole
• Split-Toe Design — separates the big toe from the rest of the foot for improved grip on traction pads, better toe-side pressure during turns, and more natural foot movement through pop-ups
• Limestone Neoprene — Xcel's Infiniti-grade neoprene from limestone delivers better stretch and warmer performance weight-for-weight compared to petroleum-based neoprene
• Anti-Flush Ankle Seal — contoured cuff seals tightly against the lower leg and tucks under a wetsuit cuff to block cold-water flush during duck dives
• Grippy Rubber Sole — textured sole provides solid traction on wet decks without adding so much stack height that you lose the ground feel surfers rely on for precision footwork

The Drylock booties are for surfers who take cold-water sessions seriously — the Drylock seam construction is a meaningful step up from standard booties in actual water rejection, which translates directly to warm feet instead of cold feet mid-session. The split-toe design and limestone neoprene flex pattern give you the best board feel available in a 3mm bootie. At 29 units in stock, these are a high-value item for any cold-water surfer's quiver.

Sizing & Fit: Order your standard US shoe size. Booties should fit snug with no dead space between toes and bootie. If between sizes, size up — compression on toes reduces circulation and makes cold water feel colder.

Care: Rinse thoroughly inside and out with fresh water after every session. Hang to dry sole-up in shade. Do not tumble dry or leave in direct sunlight.