Altama Maritime Assault Mid Review

A hybrid dive boot designed for divers who want real traction, fast drainage, and the ability to wear the same footwear on and off the boat. I have used these boots for boat diving, quarry and shore entries, and pool work, both wet and dry, paired with a wetsuit. They drain faster than any wetsuit boot I have owned and are comfortable enough to wear as street shoes before and after diving. After switching to these, I threw out my other wetsuit boots.

By Tyler Allison · Updated February 2026

Use: Boat diving, quarry and shore entries, and pool work
Current role: Default wetsuit boots and footwear around dive days
Still in my kit: Yes

The Short Version

The Maritime Assault Mid boots provide the traction, fast drainage, and comfort I wanted from wetsuit footwear. They feel solid underfoot on wet decks and rough entries, and I can wear them before and after diving without packing a second pair of shoes. The styling is not my favorite, but they have replaced all of my previous wetsuit boots.

Would I buy it again? Yes. These have become my default wetsuit boots, and I do not see a reason to go back.

What Works

Excellent grip on wet decks, ladders, and rocky entries
Fast drainage with no lingering water after exits
A proper sole that protects my feet on rough terrain
Comfortable for extended wear before and after dives
One pair of shoes for diving and surface use

What Doesn't

The tactical styling is not my favorite, and style options are limited
Slightly bulkier than minimalist neoprene booties

Why I Chose the Altama Maritime Assault Mid

I was looking for a wetsuit-compatible boot with a real sole, good wet-surface traction, and the ability to double as a street shoe. Traditional wetsuit boots always felt like a compromise to me: soft soles, slow drainage, and poor durability.

The Altama boots addressed those problems in my use. They drain extremely fast, feel solid underfoot, and are comfortable enough to wear around dive days. Since switching, I have completely stopped using traditional wetsuit boots.

What They Are Like to Dive

Traction and Protection: The soles give me excellent grip on wet decks, ladders, and rocky entries, with real foot protection on boats and rough terrain.
Drainage: They drain faster than any wetsuit boot I have owned. There is no lingering water after exits.
Fit and Comfort: They are easy to put on, comfortable wet or dry, and require no special handling. I can wear them all day around dive operations rather than changing shoes between dives.
Practical Use: I have used them with a wetsuit for boat diving, quarry and shore entries, and pool work. They have replaced my previous wetsuit boots without compromise in that role.

Construction and Value

The boots are holding up well in regular use, and their construction feels substantially better to me than typical wetsuit boots. They cost more than basic booties, but the value is in replacing both my dive footwear and the separate shoes I would otherwise bring for surface use.

Altama has a solid reputation, although it is not a dive-industry-focused brand. My reason for keeping these boots is their performance in the role I needed them to fill, rather than their styling.

Who They Make Sense For

These boots make sense for wetsuit divers who want a real sole and reliable traction, especially when dealing with wet decks or rough quarry and shore entries. They also suit divers who want one piece of footwear for diving and surface use, or who are frustrated with slow-draining neoprene booties.

When I Would Choose Something Else

They are not the choice I would point to for a drysuit sock-and-overboot system or for someone who wants ultra-light, minimalist footwear. The tactical appearance is also worth considering if that styling bothers you, even though it has not outweighed the practical benefits for me.