fins rub on top of foot

[Compressor]

Nice suggestions above; if the fins rubs and is injuring your foot, the fin is not the right size. If it was me, I would change the boot thickness and see how that works.

Keep in mind that feet do not always have the same geometry; ie: the right foot may be a diff girth compared the left. There are physiologic reasons for this as well as anatomic reasons. I am not saying that your right foot could be size 10 and your left 12. There are subtle differences though. When was the last time you looked at your foot?

 

[odblnt]

I, too, had problems with a raised toe. Neither band-aids nor duct tape would help it... and then I discovered Force Fins. Now I am a happy diver/swimmer.

 

[DavidFL]

Had the same problem with blisters on both feet on liveaboards with Diverite XT fins. Got thin neoprene socks which are probably the same thing people are calling lycra socks. Just finished a week on Kona Aggressor (almost a week....lost the last 1.5 days sheltering from Hurricane Lane) and had zero blisters.

 

[Dogbowl]

Just FYI, neoprene socks and Lycra socks are different. Lycra socks are swimming suit material and will slip you in and out of neoprene booties super easily. Neoprene socks will “stick” to neoprene booties so not good for that purpose but great for full foot fins to prevent blisters. I have both and use them for different applications.

 

[AdivingBel]

I'm a lycra sock fan myself. I actually prefer the "beefy" version. Beefy Socks I don't leave home (on dive trips) without a couple of pairs.

 

[Bob Evans]

I, too, had problems with a raised toe. Neither band-aids nor duct tape would help it... and then I discovered Force Fins. Now I am a happy diver/swimmer.

Thank you, long story why I leave your foot out of all my designs..Freedom.

 

[gert7to3]

If the pressure point is over a small area such as a toe joint, you could try using a hole punch to remove a little of the foot pocket material. This creates a flexible lattice instead of a solid sheet of rubber over the affected area. Did this after I developed issues with the joints on my second toes. There is also a waterproof band-aid product called Hydro Seal, by Johnson&Johnson, made for toes and knuckles. These can help if you develop a chaffed or blistered area.

 

[KristenK]

@lwang06 I appreciate you asking this question because I have a similar problem. Off to Amazon to buy some Lycra socks.

 

[tursiops]

I find the Accel fins kind of wimpy compared to others. Deep 6 Eddy fins have a very comfortable and high foot pocket, and are not wimpy. Socks are always a good idea.

 

[scrane]

I, too, had problems with a raised toe. Neither band-aids nor duct tape would help it... and then I discovered Force Fins. Now I am a happy diver/swimmer.

One of the great things about FF is your freedom to wiggle your toes without restriction!