I am coming next month and hear you need a good thick sole. However I have also talked to people the just use a medium sole on a 7MM boot and that works fine. I need cold water diving boots anyway so that would be my preference. Bare are the ones I have been looking at. I hear the Henderson aren't very durable. Any advice?

I have had Hendersons, and they were great too. I do have Bare now, but only because they were big time on sale.

Therese -- welcome to BT. If you read the earlier threads, you will find that everyone has their opinion on boots. For Bonaire, we use Deep See Caribbean boots (low cut, thick sole) http://www.diveprodivegear.com/m8/55521--deep-see-3mm-caribbean-low-cut-boots.html

For diving in NE Ohio, where we need something warmer, the thicker, high top version is the Deep See Manta boots http://www.diveprodivegear.com/m8/55502--deep-see-5mm-mens-manta-boots.html

Have a great time diving Bonaire !!

Make sure you take your fin with you when going to buy new boots. Fit is everything!!!

theresa I am moving this to diving it will get more hits there

In January I bought some great boots at the Carib Inn Dive shop. Took my fin and tried them on there. They have a thick sole and were very reasonably priced. What a difference it made walking on the rocky coral with these nice boots.

SeaSoft Sunrays

We bought the henderson lowcut thick soles, almost like a deck shoe.....for our third trip and they were the best for Bonaire....easy on off too
Cory

thanks for the input. I am still looking around as I am not leaving until April 15 and want to get the fit right. Should be amazing!

these are the ticket...we have atomic split fins, a perfect match!
http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-112/001008/Neosport-by-Henderson-3mm-Low-Top-Tropic-Boot.html

so I ended up with some Seasoft sunrays. I think they will do the trick! Getting excited only 26 more sleeps

Great choice! You will really love them...

The thick rubber sole has saved me more than once from Bonaire's thorns, especially on the northern dive sites. They are sturdy, but very comfortable.