Foot Pocket Sizing?

Foot pocket sizing is always an interesting subject. The answer to your question also depends on your intent and goals. If you intend to go as fast as possible, a sprint fin will have a stiff blade and a very tight foot pocket. Tight means you may not feel your feet if you keep it on longer than 30 minutes, and I've heard as little as 15. Same rule if you want maximum performance for a very deep dive. A little bit looser will allow much more comfort, at the cost of a little performance. If you want to swim for a few hours with it, a full foot pocket like a Nemo Wings from Waterway, or a Dol-Fin X-20 would be the best (x20 is much better I would think). I've used a mono with neoprene fin socks for some time, and this makes it more comfortable. It is tricky to get the right size, because you may not be able to try them out. If you know someone that has one you can try that would be good. Bogdan at Waterway is very helpful; tell him your foot size and see what he recommends (helps if you tell him what you want to be able to do with it also). Good luck!

Go along to a freediving training session and try some on with and without socks. I found that some of the footpockets gave me cramp without socks and some with. I went along to a Notanx session and they have a variety of fins there. If you find some you like ask for the name and make of them and find them online, or you may be able to purchase them directly from the center "second hand" if their feeling generous. Also check out Fins4U, they make great fins at an affordable price! Good Luck and Dive Safe!

Awsome. They have great customer service dont they! I ordered my Bi Fins from there, but in the wrong size:duh, so when they got here they were way to big. I contacted David and he asked me to send them back and get some 45-46's....He even paid for half the postage!