We estimate beachgoers are more than 1000x more likely to get stung by a stingray than bitten by a shark. We make stingray protection to help keep you safer at the beach.
Introducing Achilles Heels
Achilles Heels are 85% covered with stingray resistant materials* to help protect you from stingrays
From our testing, traditional booties provide little to no protection against stingray stings. We’ve purpose-built & tested DragonSkin® booties with stingray resistant panels lining the booties to help protect you from stingray stings!
DragonSkin® Achilles Heels are designed for comfort and mobility, perfect for a variety of water sports and activities. Flexible, responsive, and grippy; you'll forget you're even wearing them!
Video Credit: Dr. Benjamin Perlman's CSULB STABB Lab.
Stingrays reflexively sting when stepped on. We measured Round Stingray sting forces & barb characteristics to select materials that can stand up to their stings. Learn more in our Testing Methods.
We estimate Achilles Heels have 85% coverage with stingray resistant materials*. There is still a chance that a wearer gets stung, but if you do get stung while wearing our booties†, we'll give you your money back!
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We share what it's like getting stung and the different severities of stingray injuries someone can experience. From minor stingray stings to severe stingray stings, we go into different experiences beachgoers...
Steve Irwin's passing from a stingray sting was a monumental loss for the world. We delve into what happened, and why it was a result of a tragic alignment of circumstances rather than a typical stingray...
We've tested traditional booties and water shoes to see how they perform against our DragonSkin™ booties. This blog delves into the results.
It's generally known that stingray barbs hurt - but have you ever wondered why? This blog delves into what makes a stingray barb so dangerous, even though stingrays only use...
Although it’s always important to practice safe stingray habits to avoid a stingray injury, it also helps to know when are where stingrays are most prevalent. We explore what in...
