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Hey folks,
I bought a pair of XL Eddy's blind based on the sizing guidance on the Deep6 website. I was undecided between the L and XL because my regular shoes are UK11/US12 size. Went with the XL because there's an option to change the strap position to make them tighter.
I just received and tried them on and I find that they're perfect length-wise (even with the spring straps in default position). However, there's quite a bit of space on either side of the foot pocket such that my fingers can be inserted comfortably. I'm not sure whether this extra space is going to be a problem in water because the only other fins I've used are the Avanti Quattros and they were snug and comfortable.
I currently use Mares Equator 2mm soft-sole boots.
While I can return the fins, it's going to be a long process since I had them imported. I'd avoid this unless I can't find another solution. I now have 2 options:
1) Find hard-sole boots that minimize the extra space in the footpockets
2) Make the straps tighter by moving them forward - This may prevent the feet from shuffling but could push my toes all the way to the front of the foot pocket since the default strap positions seems ideal.
What do you recommend? Here are some pics for reference.
I bought a pair of XL Eddy's blind based on the sizing guidance on the Deep6 website. I was undecided between the L and XL because my regular shoes are UK11/US12 size. Went with the XL because there's an option to change the strap position to make them tighter.
I just received and tried them on and I find that they're perfect length-wise (even with the spring straps in default position). However, there's quite a bit of space on either side of the foot pocket such that my fingers can be inserted comfortably. I'm not sure whether this extra space is going to be a problem in water because the only other fins I've used are the Avanti Quattros and they were snug and comfortable.
I currently use Mares Equator 2mm soft-sole boots.
While I can return the fins, it's going to be a long process since I had them imported. I'd avoid this unless I can't find another solution. I now have 2 options:
1) Find hard-sole boots that minimize the extra space in the footpockets
2) Make the straps tighter by moving them forward - This may prevent the feet from shuffling but could push my toes all the way to the front of the foot pocket since the default strap positions seems ideal.
What do you recommend? Here are some pics for reference.
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