Fins sizes - suggestions - Cressi-sub?

[jfoster33702]

My wife and I just started a dive class together. We have our old "snorkling" fins currently and want to purchase some open-heel fins and boots, per most peoples recommendations. We are looking for something in the $70 range. We aren't worried about the fastest fins, just some solid performers that will last for a while for the novice diver.

Also, on sizes - what size fins typically work for a size 12 mens and a size 8 womans? I know it would be better to try them on first, but our LDSs in the area get a TON of money for this stuff. I'm all about supporting local retail as long as the price is within a certain percent, but we are talking $150 locally for units that can be had for $70 online.

Thanks!
Jeff

 

[Fish_Whisperer]

I love my Cressi fins. They are the second pair of fins I've had. The first was a set of Edge fins, that had a problem with the female part of the buckles constantly falling off. The Cressi fins have a molded "stop" to keep this from happening.

 

[jfoster33702]

I was looking at the rondine "a" or the pro-light fins. Which ones do you have?

 

[Fish_Whisperer]

The Pro-Lights.

 

[Halthron]

I wear a 12, the L-XL Rondine fits a 3mm bootie perfectly.

 

[Amphibic]

ım using cressi too ( Gara 2000 HF) ı love it!! ı wear small one with 3mm boots or not wear boot