I need to get some boots that don't have any hard rubber or reinforcement over the top of the toes. So just neoprene over the toes should be best. Any ideas?
I have some odd shape toes due to them being broken one to many times and the hard top rubs like crazy on the joints which now stick up a far bit. (Think hammer toe but worse) At the moment I'm duct taping them so I don't wear the skin off but that is getting to be a pain.
oh and I need a 2-3mm pair and a 5-6mm pair
Try a good surf shop for neoprene socks or booties. All the big names make them.
I've just seen the excel reef walker that looks like it might do the job for summer. Now just a winter boot to find.
thanks for suggestions, unfortunately no surf shops for miles so it google for me
Try sailing booties. Burke do a lightweight shoe that may suit your needs. Whitworths stock them.
I bought booties the other day and they showed me "pocket booties" that are really slim and fit, well, in ya pocket 
Didn't pay a lot of attention as it was not what I was after but think this was it:
www.surfstitch.com/rip-curl-pocket-reef-bootie-black.html
Also, you might get relief from marking exactly where they rub and punching a say 10-15mm hole in those spots. If it is cut properly with a die punch so its round it won't rip from there like a cut with scissors etc may.
I have seen that done on the side of dive fins to allow a bit more stretch for those with freaky wide feet.
Select to expand quoteJohn340 said..
Try Atan boots. They are neoprene dipped in latex.
They are supple and very warm for their thickness. But if water gets in, it can't get out unless you take them off - "balloon feet".
Select to expand quotetryharder said..
I've just seen the excel reef walker that looks like it might do the job for summer. Now just a winter boot to find.
thanks for suggestions, unfortunately no surf shops for miles so it google for me
I find the xcel is fine in winter too - for WA river water, which is pretty cold.
My second-toe is longer than my big toe.... so no show/boot fits.
So I glue in some neoprene into the big-toe area.
Maybe try modifying something that already mostly works ?
Select to expand quoteFaff said..John340 said..
Try Atan boots. They are neoprene dipped in latex.
They are supple and very warm for their thickness. But if water gets in, it can't get out unless you take them off - "balloon feet".
The water pumps out very quickly. The advantage of a good seal is that there is no ingress of grit.
