RonFrank
Contributor
I'd go with the 5mm soft sole booties. Socks are not going to be comfortable to walk in much, and will wear out fast. They are really only good if you are on boats, and in that case, if it's warm, they are not really needed.
If you want to put off the fin choice, I'd go with full foot fins. You could wear socks with those if you like, but generally not booties. Notice the ratings of ALL the FF fins are way above all but the very best Open Heel fins. The Mares Avanti Superchannel top the charts, and would be great for snorkeling and diving warm water.
Fin choice is difficult, and the fins you are looking at are not rated that great. But beyond the rating, fins can be expensive, and you would be well advised to try some out before you just buy. However I don't think it's a bad idea to have a pair of FF fins even once you decide you want Open Heel fins.
For size, talk to whom you order from. Fins can run small/large, and some fit wide feet better than others... etc.
Good Luck!
If you want to put off the fin choice, I'd go with full foot fins. You could wear socks with those if you like, but generally not booties. Notice the ratings of ALL the FF fins are way above all but the very best Open Heel fins. The Mares Avanti Superchannel top the charts, and would be great for snorkeling and diving warm water.
Fin choice is difficult, and the fins you are looking at are not rated that great. But beyond the rating, fins can be expensive, and you would be well advised to try some out before you just buy. However I don't think it's a bad idea to have a pair of FF fins even once you decide you want Open Heel fins.
For size, talk to whom you order from. Fins can run small/large, and some fit wide feet better than others... etc.
Good Luck!