swim fins

f32 · Post by **f32** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 2:59 pm

I live up in the great north wet (washington state) where surf shops are as rare as a sunny day and selection is less. I ordered a pair of Duck Feet Fins over the internet (cant find them locally). I have a size 12 foot and ware a wetsuit boot so I got an XXL pair. They seem real tight, as in pinch my toes together. Is there another brand that has a larger toe box? Do they stretch with time? Or is this just the way it is?

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 3:42 pm

Wear them upside down. They will be one size bigger. I swear. I learned that from Paul Wuslich back in the 80's.
I wear "da fin" so I can wear 5mm booties when I need to do so. I wear size 15-16 and have a 13-14 shoe. The fin is a little wide but I got used to it and figured it out.
Also, XL Churchills were more roomy than XXL Duck feet.
Hope this helps.

KenM · Post by **KenM** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:20 pm

f32, save yourself a lot of trouble and order a set of the Dafins Bob mentioned. For big feet and 5mil booties it's far and away the best option.

C.P.Odom · Post by **C.P.Odom** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:51 pm

A lot of "Big Foot" people have trouble with Duck Feet fins, follow the suggestions.

Remember:
God only gives you one big thing, too bad it was your feet!

f32 · Post by **f32** » Tue Mar 02, 2010 5:26 pm

WOW!! I go away from my compooper for a day and I get a bucket of great help. THANK YOU everyone for your input it was very helpful. Surfs up time to go.