The warm-water workhorse — 1.5mm of neoprene at the high-top cut. Just enough thickness to take the edge off morning entries, stop the rash where boots and skin meet, and protect the foot from reef, shell, and boat-deck wear. The high cuff still seals against your wetsuit leg or pant when the day calls for it.

The Essentials approach distilled down to its most-asked-for spec.