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djkest

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Posted: 4/18/2023 9:36:01 AM EDT

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So I love to snorkel. The last trip we took to Maui we did 9 snorkel sessions in 6 days. But the fins always tear my feet apart.

The first set of fins I had wore a bad blister on the side of my big toe. The more I kicked the worse it got. Then I got a larger pair of fins and they were sliding around on my feet. I wear a size 12 Wide shoe so that might be an issue. I could always test some fins in a local pool to see if they worked well.

Any suggestions? Should I tape up my feet?

EDIT:
Looks like I should try using these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I27AXXC?tag=arfcom00-20

With something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T9LQ8B6?tag=arfcom00-20

WWolfe Member Joined Nov 2018 Posts 3231 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 4/18/2023 9:48:15 AM EDT [Last Edit: WWolfe] [#1] Are you near Denver? Run up to Flatirons Scuba in Broomfield and talk to them, try on some decent fins. They'll get you setup correctly. But, you are probably right - those socks might help. I know a few people that scuba with socks.
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Bounce19712 Joined Feb 2007 Posts 21079 EE 100% (1) AZ, USA	Posted: 4/18/2023 9:56:00 AM EDT [#2] I wore socks but it would only help for a couple more hours. Get the booties if it’s not too warm. Wear your fins more around the home and in bed to build tolerance.

Marie Great Lakes Mermaid Joined Aug 2011 Posts 18117 EE 100% (1) IL, USA	Posted: 4/18/2023 4:32:43 PM EDT [#3] Have you been using full foot or open heel fins? You need a pair of booties and open heel fins.
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djkest Member Joined Jan 2008 Posts 17695 EE 100% (10) CO, USA	Posted: 4/18/2023 6:23:33 PM EDT [#4] Quote History Originally Posted By Marie: Have you been using full foot or open heel fins? You need a pair of booties and open heel fins. View Quote Full foot. These ones wrecked me: https://snorkelbob.com/product/moflex-snorkel-fins/ I really don't know anything about fins

bap Joined Jul 2008 Posts 1664 EE 100% (15) FL, USA	Posted: 4/19/2023 1:49:11 PM EDT [#5] Were you using rental fins? If so, they generally suck. How much snorkeling are we talking about? In current? Are you freediving or just chillin on the surface. I sold a lot of Ocean Reef Duo fins for 'surface' snorkeling in S FL. Its an open heel but designed to be used bare. Great customer reviews.

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Posted: 4/19/2023 1:50:43 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By djkest:
So I love to snorkel. The last trip we took to Maui we did 9 snorkel sessions in 6 days. But the fins always tear my feet apart.

The first set of fins I had wore a bad blister on the side of my big toe. The more I kicked the worse it got. Then I got a larger pair of fins and they were sliding around on my feet. I wear a size 12 Wide shoe so that might be an issue. I could always test some fins in a local pool to see if they worked well.

Any suggestions? Should I tape up my feet?

EDIT:
Looks like I should try using these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I27AXXC?tag=arfcom00-20

With something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T9LQ8B6?tag=arfcom00-20

View Quote

NO!
Full-foot fins suck for any kind of swimming.
Go to a dive shop, buy some dive boots or shoes and a pair of OPEN HEEL fins. A decent shop will be able to fit you with a correct fin for snorkeling.

djkest

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Posted: 4/20/2023 9:41:05 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By bap:

Were you using rental fins? If so, they generally suck.

How much snorkeling are we talking about? In current? Are you freediving or just chillin on the surface.

I sold a lot of Ocean Reef Duo fins for 'surface' snorkeling in S FL. Its an open heel but designed to be used bare. Great customer reviews.

View Quote

Yes rental fins from Snorkel Bobs.

We did 2-3 hours per day

A little bit of both, usually not a ton of current

IceDiver NorCal's "Marshmallow" Joined Dec 2002 Posts 4093 EE 100% (2) ME, USA	Posted: 4/20/2023 10:05:03 AM EDT [#8] Quote History Originally Posted By Marie: Have you been using full foot or open heel fins? You need a pair of booties and open heel fins. View Quote This is what I would look for as well.
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