How thick is the sole? I need a bootie that fills up the foot pocket of my fins (open heel).
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I do not know how thick the soles are but I wore them with open heel Scubapro fins from the mid-nineties and they were fine.
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I doubt if you notice the thickness of the sole that much. It might be 1/4". My Mares fins are size L/XL (10-13). I wear 10.5 shoe size.I bought size 10 dive boots (Reviews said they run big...They do)they were perfect. The fins fit fine and still had plenty of adjustment both ways.
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I actually wear stocking foot fishing waders under these boots. The waders' neoprene foot material is probably about 3mm thick. I ordered the boots one size larger than my shoe size and there is plenty of room. Unless the sock you're thinking of is VERY thin, I would assume that they would not be comfortable unless you ordered the boots a size larger.
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Hi Sara If your buying a woman's fin go m-l If men's s-m, they are an open back design with adjustable strap, I dive mostly in cold water so I wear a 5mm boot, I am a size 8 and the s-m are just fine. The fins are good, they are stiff and that makes for good speed, but it does take good strong legs if you are doing multiple dives.
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I'd say it would be about 50% thicker than your average pair of athletic socks, except on the bottom where I'd say it's about double the thickness and maybe even a little more. If you're concerned about shoe fit with these, if the shoe is snug in normal socks, it will be a mite tight. I've never had a problem with hiking boots or athletic shoes such as you might find in Merrell's or Keen's inventories. But I can't wear them with my cowboy boots.
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I'd say more for foot box of shoe not the heel. I'd recommend lambs wool. It's a great cushion and cheap.
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My wife uses it at work and says it's about 3/4" thick. She really likes it, often with stocking feet.
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I wear 7.5 medium women shoe. The balance held thick sole shoe tennis shoes but not thinner sole. My tennis shoe or my boot did not align with my non-injured foot for ended up off balance. I tried wearing with thinner sole but it was loose and became a safety hazard. If you get free return and don't mind hassle of returning, it might be worth the time. Overall, I was disappointed for returning it was not worth the money and I did not use it. If your in north coastal San Diego county, you could have mine.
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I'm going to say Morgan's answer is great. With sandals, you can put a pair together, with all other shoes, it is one per pocket. They are probably about 3.5" across and 7" deep (don't have a tape measure with me, but I had a 4x6 index card!!). Then, the top of the pocket (what extends out from the unit) is about 8" or so and it becomes more narrow as you approach the bottom. Hope that makes sense. We love ours!!!!
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I wear a size 8 and ordered the large. It fits me, but I am not wearing booties. The fins may work even with booties.
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I don't know. While they aren't as thick as most scuba or surfing booties, they are pretty darn thick to be used inside boots, unless the boots where a size too large.
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I found the 8 perfect for me (a male 8 1/2). The product has enough expansion & measures 10.5", toe-to-heel, sonot tight on the foot (my foot is 9.75"). Too loose in water activities is not a good thing.
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Ditto's to get large and trim down if required. I'll throw another wrench in the works though. If you are NOT a strong heel striker when running (which is a good thing) and actually land somewhat mid-foot or rather flat, I'd suggest the full-length version of their lift, because the lack of height on one leg can still be noticeable with negative effects with the forefoot lower. Then you'll really want large to give enough room to trim the same as the insole to go under it.
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The sole is thick however, I feel it is too soft to be rigid enough for a spade unless your soil has been worked and a spade can be pushed in without a great deal of pressure. My feeling is you would notice the back pressure from the spade and your foot would tire quickly. I use mine in the garden however, my soil is very well worked and it is relatively easy to push a spade into. The shoes are otherwise fantastic and I'm confident you would find them a joy to wear.
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I've used them with full fins and open fins with no problem, but would rather use diving boots for open fins. They get a bit loose after a few uses, but still work well as socks for full fins. If you use them without fins they're not that great because they flood easily.
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No, there pretty tight. The will not keep your feet dry once submerge. Excellent to protect you heel from your open heel dive fins.
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Well, in the fresh water pool where I use them they do. If you are in cold enough water for booties i would just try a garage sale pair of old Jet Fins.
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As long as you're not trying to cover the bottom of your entire foot or to prevent your foot from dropping, you're ok. It will float your heel as described. My husband is a regular width size and it fits him comfortable so you may need the 5 inch vs the 4 inch.