Patagonia Regulator 7mm Round Toe Booties Black

The Story

Some sessions happen where the thermometer says stay home. The Regulator is Patagonia's answer: the warmest bootie they build, made for water below 7 °C. Instead of conventional neoprene, it uses Yulex® natural rubber tapped from hevea trees, and the fabrics inside and out are Solution Dyed NetPlus® – recycled nylon spun from recovered fishing nets. A bootie that exists because the ocean it rides in deserves better.

Details

• Material: 7mm 85% Yulex® natural rubber / 15% synthetic rubber by polymer content – completely neoprene-free.
• Lining: NetPlus® thermal grid (94% recycled nylon, 6% spandex) insulates and moves moisture away from the skin.
• Exterior: stretchy, solution-dyed NetPlus® fabric (87% recycled nylon, 13% spandex), laminated with solvent-free AquaA® glue.
• Seams: triple-glued, blindstitched, internally taped at high-stress areas and 100% externally sealed – built to keep cold water out.
• Entry & fit: microgasket at the opening seals against the leg; no strap, with a heel tab for pulling them on.
• Sole: custom asymmetrical grip pattern; round-toe construction gives you direct board feel and control.
• Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.

Fit & Size

Available in US sizes 6 to 13. Patagonia's bootie sizing runs snug by design: order one size below your normal street shoe size for a proper fit. They should sit tight with no air pockets and no gap at the ankle – a microgasket only works when it touches skin.

Temperature: rated for water below 7 °C (45 °F) – the coldest rating in the Patagonia bootie line.

Shipping

Standard shipping applies. Orders leave our warehouse within 1–2 business days, and you'll receive tracking as soon as your booties are on their way.

FAQ

Which size should I choose?
Order one size below your normal shoe size – Patagonia booties are meant to fit snugly without air pockets.

How cold can it be?
This 7mm version is rated for water below 7 °C (45 °F). For milder conditions, the 5mm and 3mm Regulator versions are the better pick.

Do they feel stiff at first?
Natural rubber softens and moulds to your foot after the first sessions – the stretchy exterior fabric helps them break in quickly.

How do I care for them?
Rinse with fresh water after every use, hand wash, drip dry away from direct heat. No bleach, no iron, no dry cleaning.