Diving socks are not a fashion accessory, but protect divers, snorkelers and other water sports in the water from the cold. Cold feet affect the general feeling of warmth considerably. As there are very few muscles in the feet, the feet, such as the hands, ears and nose, are part of the body that cools the quickest in a cold environment. Cooling these parts of the body quickly, especially in water, is because water is a better conductor of heat than air and therefore dissipates heat from the body more quickly.

To provide cold feet while diving and snorkeling diving socks a good protection. diving socks are available in two different materials and in different designs. diving socks made of Lycra, an elastic synthetic fiber, offer only a low protection against cold but protect the feet in diving shoes and in finsfrom overuse.

The HYSENM Unisex diving socks consist of a mixture of neoprene and lycra. Toes, sole and heel of this diving socks are made of 1.5 mm thick neoprene. The remaining parts of the diving socks are made of a blended fabric with nylon and Lycra. The diving socks warm the feet and are non-slip and scratch-resistant at the same time.

The most popular material for keeping your body warm in the water is neoprene. Neoprene has been used since the 1930s in ever new qualities for the production of water sports clothing. Neoprene is a foamed chloroprene rubber, ie a rubber material in which insulating air bubbles are stored by the foaming process. Neoprene insulated by the trapped air very well and keeps the body including feet and hands warm even in cold water for a long time. Neoprene is also very flexible and resistant.

Neoprene diving socks are available in different material thicknesses of about 1.5 to 6 mm. Mainly neoprene socks are combined with finsworn, which have a closed foot part. With adjustable diving fins, however, dive shoes are worn because of the better maintenance. In the fins, the neoprene diving socks not only insulate against the cold. In addition, they reduce the friction between the foot and fins during the fin stroke.

The Cressi men’s diving socks Ultra Stretch are made of 1.5 mm thick neoprene. The socks are anatomically shaped and offer a high wearing comfort. The diving socks are suitable for snorkeling and diving.

So that the diving socks sit perfectly and fit the equipment, diving socks must always be tried on together with the swim fins. Important is a good fit and a wrinkle-free fit of the socks. Feet and dive socks together should be tight as a glove but not too tight in the fins.

Differences in the diving socks are still in terms of processing and in length. In some diving socks, the items are sewn together without previous gluing. With these diving socks, water can penetrate the socks. The diving socks then work like a wet diving suit. Glued socks are waterproof, as long as they are not damaged and work on the principle of a dry suit.
Also in the length differ the offered diving socks. Diving socks are available in normal stockings with a leg section that goes up to the calf. Diving socks in sneaker form, as without leg part, are meanwhile also offered by different manufacturers.

The ScubaTec Lycra socks are lightweight diving socks that are often worn under feet. The seams are flat and do not cause pressure sores. The socks protect the feet from fungal and skin diseases when wearing foreign diving shoes or boots.

The most important criterion when choosing diving socks is a good fit. The diving socks must be wrinkle-free sitting on the foot, but must not be too narrow. Therefore, one should be very cautious about offers of unit sizes that are appropriate for most foot sizes. In any case, the socks must be tried on together with the fins.