Size 15 street shoe looking for the right pair of boots for scubapro jet fins.

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Everyone who wrote about the Jet fins always spoke of spring traps, that they go hand in hand.

They told me I only needed boots, fins, snorkel, and mask. I saw a good set on a mask and snorkel.

Amazon.com: Cressi Panoramic Wide View Mask with Dry Snorkel Set: Sports & Outdoors

 

[p1p]

I would never mail order a mask, as you'll never know if it fits.

And once you do find a mask that fits, buy 2 of them.

Leisurepro and scubatoys are my goto scuba places, you get a scubaboard discount @scubatoys.

 

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Why two? For color reasons?

 

[drrich2]

I, too, have a size 15 shoe size. My experience:

1.) I wear 2X Tusa split fins. They're okay; in a perfect world they might ought to be slightly larger, but they're okay.

2.) For boots, I wear the largest SeaSoft Sunrays (sized as 13-14, if memory serves). They are snug, but they're okay, and they're very nice to have when walking on the iron shore when shore diving in Bonaire. Prior to that I wore size 15 (yes, 15) boots from Mares, which were the regular thin-soled 'booties' that were okay for charter boat diving but not so good for walking on rough iron shore while in full gear.

Richard.

 

[g1138]

@g1138, tomorrow I am going to the scuba shop and I will try on boots and fins and such.

I was looking at these two boots on Amazon,
NeoSport Wetsuits Premium Neoprene 5+7mm Hi Top Zipper Boot


Amazon.com: NeoSport Wetsuits Premium Neoprene 5mm Hi Top Zipper Boot: Clothing

Amazon.com: NeoSport Wetsuits Premium Neoprene 7mm Hi Top Zipper Boot: Clothing

I figured a 5 MM would be fine for the water, cold or warm, but a 7 MM would be better for New England.

Would these work with Jet fins or do you think I should go with something more heavy duty?

Those will be fine for Jet fins. The sole shouldn't wear out so fast as long as you don't drag your feet on gravel. I dive 5mm in Monterey which gets to around 48-52F depending on month and depth. There might be some initial chill, but your wetsuit should keep water flow to a minimum allowing your body to heat up what water does get through. Provided that your bootie is a good fit, your feet shouldn't get cold unless you have poor circulation.

If you're buying online be sure to buy a pair you have actually tried to fit in a Jet fin. Sometimes the sizing and sole thickness can make a difference, especially if you're on the cusp btw sizes.
Of course this could get on the nerves of your LDS if you only use them as a free fitting room.

Why two? For color reasons?

I think Jeff Pack was suggesting to get two so you don't have to hunt for a replacement in the future should your mask be discontinued and you lose your current.
I don't think it's necessary.

 

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Hey everyone, hope you all had a great Memorial day holiday.

I bought my boots, size 16 Deep See 6.5 MM boots, they fit great. I ordered the Jet Fins from the same place for $30 cheaper. They have a great return policy so when my fins get in and I try them with my boots, they will let me change them out if needed. I bought the Cressi Panoramic wide view mask with dry snorkel set. My first class and pool sessions are happening JULY 21-22 and my open water in August 14-15. These people are very popular and busy. A man came in with four kids and signed the whole family up for certification as well. They went on a shopping spree.
[h=1][/h]I will let you guys know how the rest of the gear feels when I get it.