Question on fins.

[Kevin O'Brine]

Hi, I would like some advice on the size fins i should buy. I intend to buy a pair of full foot fins and wear a neoprene sock. I take a size 8 shoe,will i need the next size up or will a size 8 be ok with the sock.
Many thanks
Kevin

 

[monkeyhatfork]

depends on the fin, dont trust manufaturers sizing, I often have to go down a size or two for a good fit, best if you can try on the fins in person or make sure the online dealer will let you exchange if the size is not right

 

[pasanen]

It depends on what make/model you want. Take a look at here:
Footpocket database

 

[Kevin O'Brine]

HI Guys, great advice,thanks. You were right about try before you buy.Went to local dive store and tried a pair of cressi gara LD's, great looking fin,really well made. I'm a size 8 but with a 3mm sock on ended up
buying size 10/11. I could have bought them on line cheaper but i probably would have bought the wrong size ending up sending them back for a replacement which would cost me p&p,making them cost a lot more than buying locally.Thanks again,can't wait to try them in the wet stuff.
Kevin