Feet pain with new fins

[aussiebushman]

Hey guys i have a question regarding new fins that i have brought.
I have recently purchased a pair of Beachat Competition Firmblade fins and after 5 mins of using them i start to get pain in my feet it feels like its stopping blood circulation sort of. I had the same problems before when i had a pair of fins that was open healed which i used booties for but the pain went away after a few dives.My question is that if this is normal with getting use to new fins or should i sell this pair and get a pair thats 1 size up? My foot size is 10 and im using a size 10 fin with 1mm neoprene socks it felt fine when i tried them on in the shop so i dont know lol any help would be appreciated....Thank you

Aussiebushman

 

[RydDragyn]

Well when you're kicking, obviously your feet will swell slightly from increased circulation. I've struggled with this issue in the past myself quite a bit, since I have odd-shaped feet. The solution was a lot of experimentation with different foot pocket and booty combinations. Off the bat, I would say that I've always gotten footpockets at least one size larger, but then again I dive in cold water and wear thick socks. The manufacturers also vary GREATLY in the accuracy of their "shoe" sizes, in my experience. I'm a 42-44 in Escalpez, and a 46-48 in Spetton. That's with the exact same socks.

As far as pain going away after a few dives, I'm not sure that foot pocket rubber or neoprene socks would stretch that significantly after a few dives. Perhaps it was just getting used to the sensation? I have sometimes felt that things (equipment, etc) were only uncomfortable when the idea that they were was put into my head.

Go for a few more dives with your new fins, keep good care of them, and if they are still just unbearable, trade them in.