I'm looking for a new pair of long blade full foot pocket fins and would like to hear any recommendations. I have a history of cramps in the arches of my feet so a foot pocket with some reinforcement would be a bonus.
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I dive the Omer Millenium fin and love them. The foot pockets are very sturdy. Hope that helps
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I love my Omer Bat fins, But any of the Omer fins are a great investment.
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The Omer foot pocket is a little harder rubber and will not flex as much as some of the competition. I believe the Picasso line also would be a harder material. The key to full foot is finding a pocket that fits right. You should be able to wear them with no socks or booties for at least a short period of time without discomfort. Try to find stores that have demos and take them to a pool and give them a try.
Generally most full foot long fins support the foot very well, and transfer more power naturally to the leg than strap fins.
I like Cressi-sub Gara 2000 HF fins. They support my feet well, even though they have one of the softest foot pockets around the heal, toe and top of the foot.
Some divers like to go barefoot. I prefer a neoprene sock for thermal and comfort reasons.
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I like Cressi-sub Gara 2000 HF fins. They support my feet well, even though they have one of the softest foot pockets around the heal, toe and top of the foot.
Some divers like to go barefoot. I prefer a neoprene sock for thermal and comfort reasons.
Chad
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freediver:I only wish I could fit a full foot fin. With a foot that is 14 wide, nothing comes close. I just have to settle for my open heel C4 Falcons.
W/ a 14 wide what do you need fins for?
Thanks for all the tips guys, there are so many fins out there it's hard to narrow it down so I appreciate all of your input.
HaHa! Actually, I can get some pretty good propulsion barefoot, especially when I leave my toenails uncut for a while.ONESPEED:W/ a 14 wide what do you need fins for?
Thanks for all the tips guys, there are so many fins out there it's hard to narrow it down so I appreciate all of your input.
ZAquaman
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The foot pockets in my Picasso Black Teams fins are very good (well shaped and sturdy). I think they work best when worn with a bootie because they're a bit wide.
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