Do Surf Booties or Water Shoes Protect Against Stingrays?
We've tested traditional booties and water shoes to see how they perform against our DragonSkin® booties. See how they compare in terms of sting protection!
Stingray Protection* with DragonSkin® Booties
We estimate beachgoers are more than 1000x more likely to get stung by a stingray than bitten by a shark. We make stingray protection to help keep you safer at the beach.
Introducing Achilles Heels
The first bootie purpose-built to help protect you from stingrays
Achilles Heels are 85% covered with stingray resistant materials* to help protect you from stingrays
Stingray Sting Lab Simulation
From our testing, traditional booties provide little to no protection against stingray stings. We’ve purpose-built & tested DragonSkin® booties with stingray resistant panels lining the booties to help protect you from stingray stings!
Built-In Comfort
DragonSkin® Achilles Heels are designed for comfort and mobility, perfect for a variety of water sports and activities. Flexible, responsive, and grippy; you'll forget you're even wearing them!
Unpacking Stingray Stings
Video Credit: Dr. Benjamin Perlman's CSULB STABB Lab.
Stingrays reflexively sting when stepped on. We measured Round Stingray sting forces & barb characteristics to select materials that can stand up to their stings. Learn more in our Testing Methods.
Money Back Guarantee†
We estimate Achilles Heels have 85% coverage with stingray resistant materials*. There is still a chance that a wearer gets stung, but if you do get stung while wearing our booties†, we'll give you your money back!
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Stingray Experiences: What it's Like Getting Stung
We share what it's like getting stung and the different severities of stingray injuries someone can experience. From minor stingray stings to severe stingray stings, we go into different experiences beachgoers...
Stingray Experiences: What it's Like Getting Stung
We share what it's like getting stung and the different severities of stingray injuries someone can experience. From minor stingray stings to severe stingray stings, we go into different experiences beachgoers...
Stingray Barbs - What Makes Them So Dangerous
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How to Avoid Getting Stung by Stingrays
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