​My husband got nailed pretty badly by one of the other locals while shuffling into the south end of the Marine Room last year. He was understandably not keen on the idea of getting back in the water. I went on the hunt for a product like this and quickly found DragonSkin's website. We're back in the water and suspect that our comfortable boots will at the very least reduce the impact of future stings. Many thanks!

Way more improved Velcro & I love that the zip is on the back now. The bottom upgrade to rubber material is fab! I have used them a couple of times & they are super comfortable.

Love the improvements on the booties. This is my second pair. I am size 9.5 but I purchased size 10.5-11 and I like the fit a little loose. It also allows me to duck tape the inside ones at the section right behind the toes in order to pull together the small unprotected area.

Excellent upgrade!
The new soles stick to the board much better and are tough enough for long walks on pavement. In the past, I’ve been stung twice. It’s awful. I love the peace of mind these provide, especially with my children. I’m certain if my 10 year-old boy gets stung. He will never surf again.

You guys knocked it out of the park on your Version 2's!
I've had the Verison 1's for over a year and they have saved me from at least two stings. I know because I had the stinger remaining in my water shoe covers (that I had to use when the bottoms of Version 1 developed holes after a couple of weeks). In one case the stingray was still stuck by it's stinger to my water shoe and flopping on my foot after I popped up, but no sting! Version 1 worked!!
But the soles were too flimsy, the zipper pulls broke early on, and the velcro straps would come loose every so often. I couldn't recommend them to my friends. Version 2 seems to have addressed all three of those issues. I've use them about ten times so far and they are solid. The soles are much more robust and the velcro straps are strong. They are going to last, yet they are still flexible and give me good feel for my board. I highly recommend them!
Thank you,
David Woodward

The DragonSkin V2.0 are a big upgrade. The sole material is much stronger, the Velcro strap does not come undone and the zipper pull seems to be heavy duty.

This might be my 3rd review on these new v2 booties. These things feel so much more solidly built providing high confidence on my surfs. Thank you so very much for addressing this stressor while we hit those infested beaches like Bolsa and Seal. 🤙🏻

This new technology gives me confidence in walking in even the most 'stingray infested' waters!! They are rugged, comfortable and easy to get on and off. Great Job DragonSkin!

I've used both versions and V2.0 is definitely an improvement over V1.0. This review is for the V2.0 version.
I wear the booties when wing foiling at Belmont Shore, a stingray infested SoCal beach. Booties are easy to put on and take-off. V2 velcro ankle strap is wider than V1. The anti-sting protection on top of the neoprene feels thicker than V1 boots so it may give more protection if stung. I didn't weigh the booties but the V2 feels slightly heavier. I never had issues with the zipper in either version. Zippers in both versions seem to be the same.
The main improvement though is the sole of the outer bootie. V2 is rubberized versus the neoprene reinforced sole of V1. Much less wear and tear when walking across rough surfaces. I did buy size 12 crocs to protect the booties when walking to my car just to extend the life of the soles. Rubberized V2 soles offers the same excellent grip as V1 soles. My wing foil boards have foam pads so I cannot comment on grip when using on waxed surfboards.
I wear size 9 sneakers and XL size booties for men fit me perfectly. Overall, no complaints and I really enjoy the peace of mind walking into the ocean knowing I have extra protection.
Suggestion for DragonSkin team: I am not using the bag that was provided as I usually store the booties in a tote bin with my wetsuit and impact vest. The bag may be eliminated to keep the price down.
Pictures show V1 on the left and V2 on the right.

so far- so good ! no stings- getting less afraid

My family and I vacation in Rocky Point, Mexico yearly where stingrays are abundant. The stingray shuffle doesn't bring me much peace; so I've been looking for better protection for years. These are the only shoes I've found that genuinely are for stingray protection and are actually comfortable! Even my 9 year old son gives them a thumbs up! They truly are comfortable, not weird looking (lol!)and are from an awesome USA-made company! I needed an exchange and they replied promptly, even exceeding my expectations. They are obviously more pricey than most "water shoes", but the peace of mind is priceless!

Dragon Skins, if you surf or boog in area infested with sting rays, you need these booties. They are as comfortable as most booties and with the added protection of mitigating sting penetration. Solid, go get yourself a pair.

Great booties! Very comfortable and keep my feet warm and grips the surfboard well when I surf. They seem to deteriorate as in form holes like the previous pair, but it does it slower i think compared to the last pair, so that's good. And I have not gotten any stings yet in these booties! Overall great booties and nice to surf with!