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Old October 30th, 2006
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Re: official - fin sizing thread - please add your info

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- make and model of fins you own (e.g. Omer Millenium Black)
- size of fins (e.g., 44-46)
- thickness and type of socks worn (e.g., 5mm pickasso socks)
- comments regarding quality of fit (e.g., snug, slightly loose, cut off blood supply...etc)
- foot size and country (e.g., 10.5 US)
- any additional fit/foot info (e.g., you have especially wide feet, you have only 8 toes....)


Sean,
I feel your pain, brother. I wear a size 11 shoe, even though my feet measure out at size 10.75. My feet are slightly wide, but not excessively, and I have good arches.
I have a pair of Omer Millenium Comps, size 44-46, and wear either 3mm or 5mm socks, depending on the temp. With the 5mm socks, my Omer footpockets were too tight. The fins were difficult to get on, and my feet would hurt for about half an hour, then they went numb. It wasn't pleasant. I ended up having to cut the tops of the footpockets to provide some much needed room. I would have liked to get the next larger size.
Yet, with the 3mm socks, the 44-46 pockets are acceptable, but still more snug than I like.
Hope this helps.

Seacidal
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