Only product I've found that fits my wide, high arch feet. A little stiffer than I like but believe it will be good for my legs after I adjust to them. Definitely better for training than snorkeling.
Yes these fins don't float and are not the weight of a feather. They are meant for a pool. Just put them on...they are very fast and best of all respond to proper swim technique. I've had them a year and love them as part of my swim workout. I am able to use them with all kinds of kicks with no trouble.
I use these fins for body boarding and had an older pair for a couple of years. Unfortunately, I lost one several weeks ago and ordered these as replacements. THESE FINS DON'T FLOAT! I went into the ocean last weekend to try our my new Tech 2's, and I was really impressed! Compared to my older ones, these have a slightly different design and are made of a softer material, making them more comfortalbe. I couldn't believe how easy it was to swim with these! The angle seems just right and I was amazed at how fast I could go with so little effort. I love them and recommend them highly!
I love these fins. The silicone one-piece construction means no blisters and no adjustment straps flapping around to cause drag. The heel strap looks flimsy in the picture, like it would break easily, but it's actually very sturdy and will last a very long time. I wear a women's 7.5 shoe, and the Size M fits me very well. I have a little extra toe room, so it would probably easily fit the stated range to size 8, but it doesn't flop around on me.These fins are slightly heavier than rubber fins, but that's part of the design. They help keep my kick just under the surface of the water, where it belongs. They don't "feel" heavy while swimming though. My kick just feels smooth and fast.
After not working out regularly for more than a year, I wanted to include swimming in my regimen. I saw lot's of people using fins to swim laps so I thought I would get a pair to try out. The fact that the Hydro Techs were made from silicone rubber told me they should be comfortable. Not only do they feel good, they are also very lightweight but still stiff enough to power you through the water. I can swim much longer and get a great workout. More than worth the money for me.
I used these fins everyday for a week in the Bahamas for snorkeling and found them to be the most comfortable fins that I have ever used. There were no tender spots on my legs and feet and the fins provided great propulsion in strong currents. They are also easy to walk around in and take on and off. I can't imagine using anything else.
