Little feet, need fins

[jagw8r1]

I was wondering if anyone knows of any manufacturers that make fins smaller than a men's size 6. I wear size 4-5 and have been unsuccessful at finding more than snorkel type fins. I am looking for either long blade or something on the lines of the Avanti Quatro Power (closed heel). I just earned my dive master certification and need closed heel fins for working on the boats.
If anyone has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate the help!
Thanks,
Jules

 

[Amanda]

Though I have no idea what is the European equivalent to size 4-5, but I'm size 35/36, and I found a solution to "small feet" problem.

I have a pair of Free Frog (Cressi Sub) size 37/38 (which is the first "adult" size here in Europe) that I wear with 1 mm neoprene socks for pool training.

For diving, I wear the Beuchat adjustable fins (the french equivalent to Mares Advanti Quattro), size 38/39 (the first adjustable fins size I found), with thick 3,5 mm Neoprene "boots".

I find it great and comfy, but maybe your size is smaller than mine.

Hope this help a little.

 

[Hallmac]

Take a look at the Aqua-lung Blade II in extra small.

It has a very small narrow foot pocket with a long blade. A very good fin.

Here is a link.

Blades II

Hallmac

 

[SubMariner]

I just earned my dive master certification and need closed heel fins for working on the boats.

As you can see, it's a hard thing to find small-fitting closed heel fins. I suggest going to booties and open heeled. The amount of "extra" time it takes to put on the booties & the fins is negligible, as there are plenty of slip-on booties available that have no zipper.

We lived on a sailboat for 2 years & didn't think twce about keeping our booties & open heeled fins.

No only that, but the booties give you extra protection against foot injury on deck as well as better footing/grip.

Just my $0.02's worth,

~SubMariner~

 

[Walter]

I agree with Sub. I worked boats as a DM for years and I've never used full foot fins.