When researching for fins I had trouble finding any detail on size and fit, so hopefully this will help. I ordered a men's size L/XL, 10-13.
I wear a 10.5 to 11 and have a slightly wide foot, so I prefer a size 11 W or EE. My feet are not excessively wide, only slightly. I can also often wear a standard size shoe (e.g. 11 M) depending on the brand, and something like a EEE is usually way too wide. Anyway, having said all that these fins were way too tight on my feet, to the point to where they were too uncomfortable to wear.
Luckily, my teenage son has a standard to slightly narrow shoe size, so he was able to wear them quite comfortably. Since they have an adjustable strap on the back, the width is more of a concern than the (adjustable) length. Other than that, the quality and durability seem fine and, as others have mentioned, they are great to travel with. My son quite enjoys them and says they provide a lot of thrust when swimming or snorkeling. I would not recommend them for diving...after all, that's not what they're designed for.
I bought them directly from Amazon and, as usual, they had the best price on them and they were here in two days.
Hope this helps in you purchasing decision! US Divers Trek Travel Fin (Large, Men's - 10-13/Women's - 11)
The fins seem nice, but the sizing is inaccurate. Depending on the shoe, I usually wear a 12-13 (standard-NOT wide). With the heel strap extended as far it can go, they still do not fit. They get very narrow at the metatarsals (the bones before the toes). They are a 11-11.5 at best. Other than that, they seem to be great fins, nice and short for easy packing.
These are some pretty nice fins. That being said, i could barely get my feet in them. They are extremely narrow. I bought the 10-13 size, and I'm a size 10, and they were uncomfortable on the sides of my feet. If you have narrow feet, these are great. Otherwise, choose another option.
The fins that were listed as fitting 7 to 10 men's size don't come anywhere near fitting a size 10, either in length or width. And the company won't pay return postage when you want to return them. Buy from someone else, because chances are the fins won't fit you anyway.
Ordered four of these to go with our dry snorkels. They are a great size to fit in a bag and travel with and worked very well. They adjust nicely for a variety of sized feet. I ordered all adults Larges and we were able to adjust them to fit feet sized womens 8 to mens 11 1/2. Worked great.
I was really surprised when we got these fins at how small they are. I'd say the length is about 50% of what I'm used to from traditional fins. I was a little worried that they wouldn't be effective, but I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly these things can move you through the water!
My wife and I each brought a pair of these to St. John on our honeymoon, and we have been snorkeling all over the island with them. They're easy to throw in our backpacks and carry to remote locations, but still work great. Never once in the water have I thought, "I wish my fins were bigger!" - these work just great for everything we've been doing. If you're a real serious snorkeler/swimmer/diver, then maybe these fins would be too limiting to you - but for casual people looking to check out some sea turtles or coral reefs they are awesome.
The only negative comment I would make is that the fit is narrow. The sizing information available is not that great, so I had to kind of guess. I normally wear a 10.5 or 11 shoe (in normal, not wide). I got the large (10-13) men's fins and they are very tight on my foot. They're not painful, but pretty uncomfortable to put on - although I'll admit that I do forget about the discomfort as soon as I start checking out some tropical fish! This is the reason I gave this product 4 stars instead of 5. I doubt you'll be disappointed with these fins, but just be aware of the sizing issues.
These shorter fins are much more fun than long ones, if you're swimming or snorkeling, and not really diving deep. They are easy to pack, and provide a powerful kick. You can't wear a water shoe in them, but there is almost no foot exposure anyway if the size is right. Very comfortable for long wear. Good for school-age kids and adults. - Swim Fins - Snorkel - Fins - Snorkeling'
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