Question on booties

[still-learning]

Hi chaps and gals,

A while ago i injured a toe and have since then struggled when the water is cold. I am looking to get a pair of the O'neill ninja booties 3mm.

My question is, do i get my shoe size in the booties or a size smaller? I am worried they may stretch hence the thinking behind a size smaller (I haven't worn booties before).

If anyone could shed some light on the stretching of booties or if anyone has had experience wearing the booties i am looking at please let me know.

Thanks!

[surf patrol]

They won't stretch, so order a pair that fits comfortably straight away.

[still-learning]

hey SP thanks for that....i did put the question to the chap at the surf shop and he thought otherwise..

[surf patrol]

Can anyone else confirm they stretch?

[IB_Surfer]

I wear size 10 booties and am size 11 1/2, the do fit me snug and tight but my size takes in too much water for my liking, have a pair of 12's and only used them once, have been looking to give them away since. I like them tight, loose fitting I can feel my feet moving inside the bootie when I surf.

But I'm very picky about my wetsuits, boards, and booties, so go get a pair that fit you snug and confortable.