Too small, too big, just right??

[chrpai]

Years ago I owned SB Twin Jets and 7MM boots and it seemed like I could just slam my foot in, flip the straps over and tighten them just a little and I was ready to go.

Now I have size 10 5mm neosport high top boots and...

Fin 1 - ScubaPro Jets Large - way too small. Could barely get any of my heel covered.

Fin 2 - ScubaPro Jet Sport Medium - seems to fit fine (doesn't wiggle or anything ) but the pocket is really soft and I really pull those straps tight trying to get that fits like a glove feel.

Fin 3 - Hollis F1 XL - The pocket seems just a hair big for my feet and boots. If I wiggle my foor back and forth I can feel just a little bit of play ("flop").

For the F1's, I haven't tried adjusting the fins straps to the tighter position yet. I'd did try a "hack" and used the fin inserts from my Jet Sports as a shim between my booties and the foot pocket. It seems much better.

Is that an acceptable tweak or a complete hack? I'm trying to decide in a hurry because I have a boat dive tonight (inland lake with no current or surge ) and need to decide to take my F1's or stick with my Sport Jet's.

Thanks!

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I tightened up the straps and the righ foot feels better but the left foot is still a tiny bit shaky. I'm guessing it's ok but could really use a 2nd and 3rd and 1000th opinion. ( This *IS* Scubaboard.. )

 

[SnorkelLA]

I think the extra thickness on your high top boot around the front of your ankle is making boots fit differently. Same thing with me when I got me new high tops a few days ago, had to go one size up and a size smaller in spring straps for my Jets

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Oh, didn't see the question. Your foot should secure the insert in place. You'll be good for as long as you need until you decide on a solution. Nothing wrong with a little jerry-rigging to make things work for you