Cressi Short Full Foot Pocket Fins for Swimming or Training in the Pool and in the Sea - Light: made in Italy

I bought these to replace a pair of Aqua Sphere Alpha fins I had had for ten years. I liked how light and soft they were (being made out of Croc material), but apparently they shrink in hot cars, and I swim before work and don't want to have to carry my swim bag in to the office with me, so as mine shrank, they gave me foot cramps until I could no longer jam my feet into them. I just tried out the new Cressi fins and I like them. COMFORT: The black rubber that holds your feet in the fin is very soft and comfortable. I wear a 10.5/11 US men's shoe, and I ordered the 43/44 fin, which is the right size for me. I don't have to strain to get them on, but they don't feel like they're going to slip off, and I had no trouble keeping them on during flip turns. Though your foot is surrounded by the soft black rubber for comfort, part of the stiff blue material extends under your foot, so they don't want to fold and slip off your foot. That's smart. PULL TABS: I'd never seen this on a fin before, but it's brilliant. The soft black rubber on the heel cup was surprisingly low on my heel. I thought this would make it more likely to slip off, but it didn't (see above). The black rubber is shaped into a little tab extending away from your heel. You can just grab the tab and pull your fin off, rather than have to snake a thumb into the heel cup to grip it. SIZE: The overall length of the Cressi is about the same as the Alpha fins, though the Cressis don't taper at the end. So they are a little more bulky in my swim bag, but still fit much better than full length SCUBA fins. WEIGHT: These are a little heavier than the Alpha fins, but hopefully will not shrink in my car. I still wouldn't say these are heavy fins. WORKOUT: Did not get foot cramps, and it felt like I was kicking from my hips rather than my knees, so I'd say they were good for training. I'm no longer a sprinter, so I'm not concerned with something that'll allow me to practice with a high kick count. I don't know if these would be good for that or not, but they were good for just plugging away doing laps with a kickboard or on my back, and they definitely weren't like floppy SCUBA fins where you have to kick super slowly while they flex.

Size chart accurate. Easy slip on even without socks

I wear a 9.5 shoe size. The 41/42 or 8.5/9.5 size fits well for pool use where you put them on and take them off multiple times each day. Easy to remove but stays on snugy. These are fairly short and stiff to augment your kick for a good leg workout.

I purchased these fins for travel snorkeling based on the amazon reviews. For the most part I am satisfied with the fins in the water, although I would say they are a bit to stiff. I was hoping that with some wear they would loosed up, but this has not been the case. Sizing on the other hand leave much to be desired. I typically wear a men's size 9.5-10.0 shoe and purchased the 8.5-9.5 fins. Upon purchase, I noticed the fins are labeled 43-44 (European), which I have found typically translates to a 9.5 to 10 or sometimes a 10 to 11 shoe size in the U.S. Still the length of the fins are not altogether that far off. the width however is considerably looser than desired - I would expect they fit an individual with wide(er) feet. I tend to wear standard width shoes with a bias towards narrower fits. The loose fit causes me to experience foot cramping very quickly in open water. I bought a pair of 3mm fin socks and paired the two together. With the socks, the fins really seemed to hit a groove. They were much more comfortable and did not cause any cramping (90+ minutes of continuous use in open water). Conclusion: fit seems to be the biggest issue with these fins. If you can find a good size for you, they can be great travel fins. I would just prefer a bit more flex in the fin blade.

These are very good. The rubber is softer so they don’t tear up my feet, but firm enough to maintain their shape. They are short enough so that my legs don’t get cramped. Very good pair of fins.

These are great work out fins. This is my second pair. First pair lasted about 6 years. They are light weight. I have very wide feet with high insteps. The slip on foot pocket is very comfortable. Excellent for pool workouts or easy snorkeling.

I'm a solid size 10 I ordered 43/44 9.5 / 10.5 as advertized. opened the box the razed rubber on the fins showed 8.5/9.5 ? Looked like kids toys fins? The foot pockets are bigger the the size indictated, so they run big. I will wear neoprene fin socks. They fit fine without the socks (little loose) I don't like loose fins. The quality is excellent and they are comfortable and work well. I need build up my leg muscles for bigger fins. Yes another pool toy but I wouldn't hesitate to pack them for the ocean.

Absolutely perfect. I wear a size 10.5 shoe, and have a high instep. The 43/44 is an exact fit. Easy to get on and off. No swimming around in the fin. It's the perfect snugness. Easily the best fin I've owned.

The fins are comfortable and I'm happy with the quality. I prefer the light weight over some alternatives.

Really nice fins👌

Excelente produto, muito útil nos exercícios de natação, melhora muito a sua performance

As I have only gotten back into swimming after many years, I wanted some flippers to help me develop my kick. I have now used them five times and love them. They are easy to put on and fit comfortably with no chafing. Well worth the investment!

Buenas aletas de una gran marca, que cumplen perfectamente su función. El calzante es de material muy cómodo y se ajusta perfectamente al pie aprovechando el 100% del movimiento.