Training fin fitting?

RE: Training fin fitting?

Former Member — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 16:05:59 GMT

Yeah best I can tell it's going to be fine. It's just a tiny bit of a struggle getting them on which in my head says 'oh this doesn't fit right!' because you never do that with shoes. I have heard the silicone ones are nice too. I wasn't sure how durable the silicone would be, but even these rubber ones from them are noticeably smoother and more comfortable than other fins I've had.

RE: Training fin fitting?

Former Member — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 16:02:10 GMT

We reviewed fins for SWIMMER magazine a while back. You can watch the video here: www.youtube.com/watch The proper fit is really whatever works for you. I have several pairs of fins - some fit tighter than others on me. I've found that some of the tighter-fitting ones rub blisters on my feet, especially in salt water.

RE: Training fin fitting?

Former Member — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 12:09:00 GMT

Thanks! I must have it just right then. I did get a small tear in the toe area where the top part meets the base of the fin, but I think some good glue would fix it just fine. My foot doesn't even touch it so unless I just bonked/bent it back stupidly, it's not the kind of damage I think would be caused by something being too small...just wear and use or defect. Thanks a bunch I think you answered my question great! Now to swim better without fins !!!

RE: Training fin fitting?

philoswimmer — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 02:11:25 GMT

In my experience fins definitely stretch over time, but it's not something that happens quickly. If the fin doesn't fall off, flop on your foot, give you blisters or cuts or hurt in some other way, it fits.

RE: Training fin fitting?

orca1946 — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 11:04:17 GMT

WOW ! That's a lot about fins! Don't count on them getting bigger with use. My toes have always been showing out the end. I like Kiefer silicone short fins that are softer at the start & at the end of sets.