These are the first pair of fins that fit my feet! I wear a women's 8 wide shoe and had a difficult time finding fins that would fit comfortably. The Hydro Tech 2 Swim Finz are perfect for me. I swim on a masters swim team and am currently doing exclusively kicking workouts due to recent shoulder surgery. These fins perform beautifully and without pain! I ordered the Medium fin size and couldn't be happier. I received this order two days after ordering. I was very happy with the service from SwimOutlet as they also answered my e-mailed questions.
Size 9 is one of the most commom sizes for women. This is too big for a 9, but I'm sure the smaller size will be too small. should have been sized 6-7, 8-9 and 10-11. Would have made much better sense. At least for me.
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.
