Open-Heel Fins

[boat sju]

In case this is what the OP was considering for scuba. Jerk.

 

[boat sju]

I use these in a pool but there's no way I'd try diving with them.

Aqua Lung Sport Trek Fins

Perhaps I should clarify. I think you'd get in trouble with these in a current. They are being marketed as travel fins now.

 

[charlier]

Although I use free dive fins while diving in current-rich SE Asia. On occasion I just grab a pair of used rental fins. The well-used rental fins work fine, even back finning. What is the rush anyway?

 

[cipherbreak]

Full-foot fins are good for warm water. Sizes and fit vary so they must be tried on.

Open-heel fins are good for warm water, cold water, or anything in between as you can adjust the straps to fit your exposure protection. They are also easier don and doff. I wear the same fins with my light 3 mil booties or thicker boots, as the straps and foot pocket are ample.

 

[TMHeimer]

On any fin thread I just have to add--get spring straps right when you buy fins and try them on with your boots.

 

[Scubadam]

aqua lung hotshots don't need booties

Those were actually the fins I was looking at purchasing. Thank you!

 

[Scubadam]

Thank you all. I think I am going to go to my local dive shop and try on the fins with boots before purchasing them.

 

[iamrushman]

booties are good if you have to walk to the dive site....some are like shoes.

 

[mi000ke]

a nice compromise is to use 0.5 mm neoprene socks. I do this in warm water as it's pretty close to having nothing on your foot, but it cuts down on the rubbing and is more comfortable.

 

[ronscuba]

Curious, what is the theory behind an open heel fin for bare feet ? Maybe for a dive shops rental and selling stock to keep inventory low, but other than that ?