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Dual Layered Achilles Heels Stingray Resistant Booties Design
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DragonSkin® Achilles Heels

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$139.00
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  • Please do not walk on concrete or rocks with Dragon Skin booties—wait to get on the sand before putting them on
  • Hand-rinse booties; air dry
  • Avoid storing the booties in the sun

*we can’t guarantee coverage on an individual foot, but from our testing, we estimate that stingray-resistant materials cover 85% of a typical bootie.

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Traditional booties vs DragonSkin Booties with a stingray barb

Tested Against Stingrays

Dozens of materials tested against Round Stingrays (Urobatis Halleri) and via simulated stings in the lab. See Testing Methods for more detail.

‡Round Stingrays are the most common source of stingray injury in Southern California, but they are not the only dangerous species of stingray. The exact level of protection provided against other species is unknown. See Product Liability Disclaimer for more detail.

Dual Layered Achilles Heels Stingray Resistant Booties Design

Protection Meets Flexibility

  • Patent-Pending dual-layered design
  • Each layer composed of 2 mm neoprene plus thermoplastic protective material

Won't Slow You Down

  • Flexible, responsive, and grippy
  • Great for surfing, boogie boarding, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and more!
  • Can be worn under dive or snorkel fins

Customer Service that Cares

We'll be there for you through Instagram, Text, Email, or Calls to make sure you love your booties. If you don't love them, each pair of booties is backed with 30-day free returns and exchanges and a 90-day stress-free warranty.

Customer Reviews

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Harold L.
Just finished a trip to Panama Kite House in Punta Chame

Just finished a trip to Panama Kite House in Punta Chame. At low tide, you can see all the holes dug by the skates! Every season they have a couple stings from rays. Having booties gave and my buddy confidence we had great protection, beyond just shuffling our feet. We both sized down for a more snug fit. I would make the soles more durable. I bought some really cheap generic water shoes w a thin rubber soles 2 sizes larger to wear over the dragonskins to protect the bottoms, but I forgot to remove them and they fell off when we were tow foiling. So I will buy more. I would make the bottoms more the shape of an actual footprint rather than the current stylized pointy toe. I'm actually considering sewing a rubber sole to the bottom of the dragon skin booties

Hi Harold! Thanks so much for sharing your experience from Panama—sounds like an epic trip! Kiteboarding around rays can definitely be nerve-racking, so we’re really glad the booties gave you and your buddy that extra confidence out there. We really appreciate the detailed feedback on the fit and the soles. We're working on improving the soles in the next version, but in the meantime we’d be more than happy to send you a third-layer water shoe to wear over the booties for added protection. Just shoot us an email and we’ll get you sorted.

Thanks again for the thoughtful review, and here’s to many more safe, sting-free sessions!

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Chad P.
My son loves them and hasn’t been stung since

My son loves them and hasn’t been stung since wearing them

Thank you so much for sharing this! We’re really glad to hear your son loves his booties and has stayed sting-free. That’s exactly why we made them. 😊

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Anonymous
Well made product

I purchased the DragonSkin booties because I got stung by sting rays a few times before while kiteboarding. The booties fit very well and are well made. It's very easy to put them on and off. With DragonSkin booties, now I have peace of mind when go kiteboarding. Communication with customer service is also amazing. They are very responsive and try their best to keep customers happy. I highly recommend this company and their products.

Thank you so much for the kind words! 🙌 We’re thrilled to hear the booties are giving you peace of mind while kiteboarding, and that you’ve had a great experience with our team. Your recommendation means a lot to us! Wishing you many safe and fun sessions on the water.

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Anonymous
I LOVE my booties

I LOVE my booties.After I was stung by a sting ray I was nervous when I boogy boarded. My sting messed me up for a couple months! My booties have given me confidence

Hi, we’re so glad to hear you’re loving your booties! 🙌 Getting stung by a stingray is no joke - we totally understand that hesitation. It’s awesome to know your DragonSkin booties are helping you get back out there with confidence. Thanks for sharing your experience, and here’s to many more fun, worry-free boogie boarding sessions!

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Anonymous
Uncomfortable to wear

Uncomfortable to wear.

Thanks for sharing your feedback—we’re sorry to hear the booties felt uncomfortable. That’s definitely not the experience we want for you! If there’s anything we can do to help, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’d be happy to sort things out. 🙏

FAQ

Why is it two layers?

The two layers are needed to provide stingray protection while maintaining comfort and flexibility. Both layers will stretch out and hold tight against your foot, so slip between the layers is minimal. Many customers say they forget they are wearing booties at all. If you don't believe us, feel free to test them out for yourself! If you don't like them, we'll give you a full refund, no questions asked :)

Do you Offer Children's Sizes?

We offer Youth Sizes from 1.5-6.5Y. We currently don't offer Children's sizes below that, but we're working on it! If you're interested in smaller sizes, let us know at kristel@mydragonskin.com

Can I Wear the Booties with Fins?

In total, the booties are about 8mm (or about .3 inches) thick. The neoprene in the booties also does compress when worn with a fin. As long as you have about a quarter of an inch space of slack between your feet and the fins, you should be good!

Can I Use the Booties for Fishing?

Yes, you can use the booties to fish if it is a relatively sandy wading area. If the area is rocky though, we don't recommend using the booties since the soles are neoprene with a silicone pattern print.

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