The SMB are made of neoprene which is a non breathable
material. Neoprene is used in wetsuits for its ability to hold the divers
body heat in and thus the diver stays warm in cold water and the thicker the
neoprene the more efficiently it works.
Neoprene, IMO, is not a good option for splints
boots. Equipedic has a splint boot, made with "breathopene" which does
breath. If you have any questions about the Equipedic splint
boot you can give me a call.