10 Best Wetsuit Boots UK 2024 | O'Neill, Rip Curl and More

Founded in 1989, Xcel are relatively new to the surf scene when compared to other surf brands. However, they have quickly asserted themselves, jumping straight to the front of the pack. The Drylock 5 mm split toe is a feature-filled boot made to a remarkably high standard.

Made using quick dry fibres with taped GBS seams, an inner fleece lining, heel straps, pull up loops and a single rubber bottom for sensitivity, these boots are unmatched when it comes to both warmth and performance. So give your feet something to thank you for with the Xcel Drylocks!

Rip Curl's Flashbomb wetsuit range has been winning awards for a long, long time. These are their Dawn Patrol wetsuit boots with a narrower width that's tailor-made for women's feet, offering a better fit when compared to the majority of boots that offer a more unisex approach.

The design includes split toes, top and heel straps and an inner flash-thermal lining for extra warmth, alongside plenty of performance driven properties you're sure to notice. A premium boot for all the surf-hungry ladies out there! 

O'Neill are the undisputed O.G. wetsuit brand, having been spawned out of the Northern Californian surf scene in the 1950's! Santa Cruz surfer Jack O'Neill invented the modern day wetsuit to keep him and his buddies happily surfing through the winter months and, as they say, the rest is history. 

These are their 3mm mutant boots with GBS seams, fluid-flex firewall system, internal taped seams, pull up loops and, of course, a split toe for performance. Perfect to take on surfing and other water sports throughout the warmer months!

Like Quiksilver, Billabong are an Australian surf brand that have been producing market leading wetsuits and surf gear since the early 70's. The 5mm revolution boot is an incredibly well priced boot considering the brand and features it's packing. 

With both a heel lift strap and top strap, these are a secure pair of boots, perfect for surfing and water sports alike. The split toe design will allow for plenty of sensitivity to really feel out your turns, while also minimising boot roll. Plus, the pull up loop will help you really wriggle and jive into these winter boots that are poised to protect!

Here is another solid winter option from Osprey that feature a 5 mm thick neoprene construction, in addition to vulcanised soles, reinforced rubber toe and heel panels and a top strap. 

They even have a rounded toe and GBS seams for improved thermal retention, although they will ultimately lose out on response and sensitivity when compared to split toe boots. However, for the price that is to be expected. 

Suiting the keen surfing youth of the UK, the Legend youth boots by UK owned and operated C-Skins is a well priced summer and autumn boot. The zipped up entry will help children find their feet with the whole boot wearing ordeal, giving them an easier time getting them on and off.

At 3.5 mm thick, it'll give kids that extra bit of warmth as well, helping them retain as much heat as possible for their small growing toes. The round toe design will also help to preserve the precious bit of internal warmth these boots will muster. 

Quiksilver have been at the forefront of wetsuit and surf gear design since 1969. These 2 mm reef boots will suit avid surfers looking to travel to destinations where waves break over reefs - think Indonesia, the Maldives, and even Morocco. 

However, these boots would also happily suit water sports in the UK during the summer too. With durable rubber soles, you'll feel invincible when wearing a pair of these in and around the water. That's because the hook and loop feature will tuck your feet into where they need to be. 

Gul's 5mm Power boots will weather the wilder side of winter and come up trumps. A good entry-level winter boot that features reinforced heel and toe panels, with titanium lining for extra warmth and a top strap to fasten them with no worries. 

The GBS seams are another welcomed addition to these winter boots. Plus, Gul have stocked them in every size, ensuring every keen water sports enthusiast on a budget will be covered! Obviously, at this price it lacks some features of the premium models, but for under £30, it's a valiant pair priced to sell. 

Unlike the Olaian boots, these Paw Hits wetsuit socks are rocking GBS seams loudly and proudly. Perfect for swimming, diving, sailing and body boarding, you'll find plenty to sing about with these sleek socks for the sea. 

They have an anti-slip bottom helping you to meander over rocks and pebbles on your way in and out of your local spot. And at 3mm thick, these socks are suited to slightly warmer summer and autumn waters. Certainly not as watertight as dedicated surf boots, but a solid sock offering nonetheless.  

These round toe 3mm wetsuit boots from Decathlon's own brand Olaian are a versatile option for the British summer and early autumn time. They even have an instep strap to help to secure the boots to your feet. 

Due to the low cut, these boots are more suited to water based activities and sports like kiteboarding, wind surfing, stand up paddle boarding and kayaking where your feet aren't spending prolonged periods in the water. With no mention of the seam type, you can make a solid assumption they are flatlock, not GBS.