I have been using 5mm Pinnacle wetsuit boots for years and have liked them. As I’ve been shopping for new fins, everything I try with a closed toe ends up with my toes hitting the end of the foot pocket and the rest of the pocket around my feet being a little loose. I dove in XT fins today and enjoyed them except for the looseness. My feet should be the high side for the fin size and springs are tight. I wear a 14 but my feet are narrow and thin. I’m thinking a beefier boot with a thicker sole would solve this and I wouldn’t mind the protection anyway. Any suggestions for me?
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I actually thought those Poseidon boots were more like rock boots, I’ll add them to my list!
Anyone have experience with either of these for my needs?
www.xsscuba.com
www.diverightinscuba.com
Anyone have experience with either of these for my needs?
XS Scuba 8 mm Thug Boots — XS Scuba - Everything For The Perfect Dive
Tough and warm. Thug boots are made from 8 mm neoprene in all panels including the sole, has YKK’s best marine bronze #10 zipper slider, hook-and-loop tab zipper retainer, and high abrasion resistant RynoHyde exterior lamination. Heavy-duty molded rubber sole with protective heel and toecap. Glued a
www.xsscuba.com
SEAC Pro HD 6mm Hard Sole Boot | Dive Right In Scuba
A great choice for scuba diving in cooler waters, this pair of Seac Pro HD nylon 2 neoprene wetsuit boots have a 6mm thickness and provide excellent protection with their rigidly molded, high sole that's extremely impenetrable.
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Ontwreckdiver
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I also have narrow feet and I have a pair of Seac 5mm boots and use them in my Mares Quattro Avanti fins and really like them. Best Seac Basic HD 5mm Boots with Side Zipper for Sale | Divers SupplyI actually thought those Poseidon boots were more like rock boots, I’ll add them to my list!
Anyone have experience with either of these for my needs?
XS Scuba 8 mm Thug Boots — XS Scuba - Everything For The Perfect Dive
Tough and warm. Thug boots are made from 8 mm neoprene in all panels including the sole, has YKK’s best marine bronze #10 zipper slider, hook-and-loop tab zipper retainer, and high abrasion resistant RynoHyde exterior lamination. Heavy-duty molded rubber sole with protective heel and toecap. Glued a
SEAC Pro HD 6mm Hard Sole Boot | Dive Right In Scuba
A great choice for scuba diving in cooler waters, this pair of Seac Pro HD nylon 2 neoprene wetsuit boots have a 6mm thickness and provide excellent protection with their rigidly molded, high sole that's extremely impenetrable.
That’s very helpful, thanks! I like that Seac design.
I am changing from the Go Sport fins with an open toe to the XT fins with a closed toe. The XT fit me better than some, but everything with a closed toe is the same with my toes hitting the end and the rest of the pocket is sloppy. My dry suit rock boots fit plenty snug, but those are oversized for neoprene socks. I think a more substantial wet boot will fix my problems.
I am changing from the Go Sport fins with an open toe to the XT fins with a closed toe. The XT fit me better than some, but everything with a closed toe is the same with my toes hitting the end and the rest of the pocket is sloppy. My dry suit rock boots fit plenty snug, but those are oversized for neoprene socks. I think a more substantial wet boot will fix my problems.
tarponchik
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Perhaps, booties with thick felt soles could help? I know Sea Sports and IST have some.
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