Can I use the fins without neoprene socks in worm water?
1186371
Yes, I used them all the time without socks in the US Virgin islands where I live.
1186372
I used them without any socks and didn't have issues. they are a little stiff.
1332379
I've only used the paddles, the use of fins is possible but I think it would be uncomfortable
478698
I wear them with 2mm neoprene socks and they are great. No chafing or anything. I actually used them today for more than 3 hours and not a problem in the world.
589411
Yep, no need for the booties/socks. I took mine to Fiji for 2 weeks ans snorkeled everyday for at least 30 minutes and never had an issue with blisters/sores on my feet.
80057
I just use my regular stocking foot waders as the bottom of the fins come up quite a ways to cover the bottom of your foot. The fins have worked very well on the last few trips that I have went on. The adjustment straps are very easy to tighten.
1029902
No.These are for wading into the water and keeping the water out. Neoprene helps keep you warm.On a lobster boat, you should never wear anything that can fill up with water, as the danger of falling overboard is constantly there. Lobstermen wear layers that shed the water that splashes them. Bib pants, and jacket. With knee boots. If you are on a boat that has a lot of water washing across the deck, then you might wear thigh high boots.
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I'm sure it wouldn't hurt your feet to use the inserts without wearing socks, but I would recommend against it. The cloth surfacing of the insert is slick when inserting a socked foot, but it is considerably less slick when inserting a bare foot. The slickness prevents the insert from becoming bunched up, and the sock absorbs some of the foot wetness and protects the insert giving it a longer life.
2279098
In my experience I feel that they are necessary, the strap of the fins scrapes the back of your heel. Around the ankle, and with the socks it prevents that and adds a bit more comfort
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I wouldnt try it with bare feet. I use it with my socks and training shoes on, I hope that answer your question. I read from one of the reviews somewhere on the net to use shoes. I love my Ironman it works really good.
224195
It makes a good sock. I use it with my wading boots when I don't want to wear my waders. I wear a women's 8 & my neoprene socks are a small. Very comfortable, wet or dry.
1402133
I didn't have anything break. The whole system does not feel right. I returned my fins right away, stick with DUCK FEET. You will never go wrong with Duck Feet, that is if you are a Body Surfer.
224196
I wear them by themselves or inside my swim fins. I would use the sizing chart mine are XXL for a size 14.
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No. The fins are very lightweight but are meant to be used over wader booties when float tubing. They cannot be used with bare feet. The geometry is also all wrong for snorkeling. It sounds like you are looking for "shortie" fins like the kind used by body surfers in Hawaii. If you are not a strong swimmer you need full size fins suitable for quick entry and exit in surf or for avoiding currents/rips. Don't try to cut corners on fins. Suggest if you want to cut weight you go to a dive shop and try out multiple pairs of fins. Pick the lightest fins that still have decent fit and a reasonable amt of thrust/surface area for your intended use and swimming ability. No. The fins are very lightweight but are meant to be used over wader booties when float tubing. They cannot be used with bare feet. The geometry is also all wrong for snorkeling. It sounds like you are looking for "shortie" fins like the kind used by body surfers in Hawaii. If you are not a strong swimmer you need full size fins suitable for quick entry and exit in surf or for avoiding currents/rips. Don't try to cut corners on fins. Suggest if you want to cut weight you go to a dive shop and try out multiple pairs of fins. Pick the lightest fins that still have decent fit and a... » Read More No. The fins are very lightweight but are meant to be used over wader booties when float tubing. They cannot be used with bare feet. The geometry is also all wrong for snorkeling. It sounds like you are looking for "shortie" fins like the kind used by body surfers in Hawaii. If you are not a strong swimmer you need full size fins suitable for quick entry and exit in surf or for avoiding currents/rips. Don't try to cut corners on fins. Suggest if you want to cut weight you go to a dive shop and try out multiple pairs of fins. Pick the lightest fins that still have decent fit and a reasonable amt of thrust/surface area for your intended use and swimming ability. « Show Less
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The fins might be on the small side, you might have to have the straps all the way out but you should be ok just the toes will sick out a little.
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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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The soles should and possibly the uppers if you brush by them. I wear my travel fins over them so my toes are protected. I also give urchins plenty of room
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I think the XS would be fine for you. They fit snugly to go under your fins, and I wear a 7 1/2 US and ordered a S and they were fine for me. You don't want any wrinkles in your socks or else you are going to have blisters on your feet!