Are they good for straight swimming in 55 degree water? Do they pull off when you are propelling forward or stay put?
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They stay put just fine. Don't think they would come off unless way too big as they are pretty snug and just stretchy enough to get over your heel. They would help you stay warm, but probably should be used with a thin wet suit or at the very least a swim skin if concerned about cold. Much more important to keep your core warm than your feet.
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They did not keep my feet warm in 45 degree water. I bought a pair for surfing and my feet were freezing. The seams are not glued so water moves through them freely. In my opinion, they must be for protective wear such as for diving in warm water.
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The pair that i had didn't make it three good months and I only used them for working out but I sweat a lot more than the average person . My thought is if they couldn't handle the occasional sweat they may not hold up good for swimming . Maybe I had a bad pair. I liked them enough to buy another pair .
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They breath a little to well for weather below 60. Below 40 and you wear them under your uniform pants ;-). But Yes you could wear them outside inthe winter. They do not repel water and It would be a poor choice, but you migth be one of those people who run hot.
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They do not float. That said, I love the fins for swimming laps. Its my second pair
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Hi Linda, Yes, they are great for deep water walking. I walk in 4" water. I especially like that you can adjust the weights. Kathie
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I bought these for a 16 foot boat while drifting in wind. Using one or two in the current may keep you steady but I would probably opt for a larger size. my experience is limited to 16 to 20 foot boats.
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All wetsuits give a bit of buoyancy, if they are made of neoprene. A full suit 4 mm suit floats me entirely. my legs float up so it is hard to swim. With thin shorts, your butt will ride higher in the water when you swim. But NO THE SHORTS WILL NOT FLOAT WHOLE BODY. they might help your stroke if you have a heavy butt, though!
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Waterfi fuelbands definitely are. For the regular ones I suppose that Nike can answer this. I heard that you can wear them while swimming but not use them for diving.
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Yes... I am a new swimmer, but a mature woman .. I tried longer fins at my pool, but they felt clumsy. These are perfect for me. They help me move through the water, and work a bit harder. I love them. I ready one review about pressure on your arches, which is true. If you have a high arch you need to stretch them a bit. but they are worth the effort. New swimmer
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I have used these for years teaching swim lessons. My little girl is 50 pounds and is a double amputee. She is down to just one layer, so four should help support a much heavier child. They are the best because you progressively take off layers as the child gets stronger and is swimming better. They promote the correct posture in the water when worn on the back. It is not a life jacket, but a swim aid. I highly recommend it.
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No they would not be warm enough for biking in below zero temps. That's not what they were made for. They are meant to retain water so one may keep their body temperature more easily. If you want something to handle very cold water, you want something thicker or made for that kind of thing. These are more for mildly cold and warm water. If you want to bike in below zero temps then just buy winter gloves or something.
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Our pool is 83 degrees and makes entering the pool easier. I believe that you would be too warm. Also the air temperature when you shoulders are out of the water can make a difference. If the sun is out you can be very warm.
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No, these are awesome! The adjustments are great and you don't need to have them very tight in order to keep the water out of your eyes.
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I used the chart, there was a link. I prefer close fit, as sand does still get in and when swimming I don't want to feel them flopping and they are a nice thin stretchy material.
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your feet will get wet but the instantly warm up to body temperature. they work great for me
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I've never used them for swimming. I only use them for sleeping. There's only one way to find out if they work while swimming. Good luck.