Full-foot Snorkeling fins- Do I need socks?

[TeresaJenkins]

I just bought a nice set of Snorkeling gear, but have a question about the fins.

Do they rub, and if so will socks help? What kind of socks?

Thanks a bunch!

TeresaJenkins

 

 

My 1st cruise NCL Majesty

Jan. 1-8 2005

WC. Charleston- GCayman- Cozumel- Key West

[sailingangel]

I don't wear socks with full footed fins. As far as I know - they don't rub. As a diver, I use the set of boots and open heel fins, but I used to have full foot fins when I was younger. If you got the right size, they should be very comfortable.

[Hilary]

You probably won't know until you use them. I also use an open heel fin for diving and snorkeling, but mine are so comfortable that I don't have to wear boots with them. Like many things, snorkel (and dive) equipment comfort/fit varies from person to person.

 

Have a wonderful time on your cruise. T-minus 2 weeks, huh?? (we leave tomorrow for ours)

[SandDollar Laura]

Here in Cozumel, that's the only type of fins that we purchase for all of our snorkeling and diving excursions. They fit comfortably, come in a variety of sizes and you don't need any additional gear, like booties and socks. As a dive instructor, that's why I use em (the less stuff I have to carry the better!!)

 

 

Hope that answers your question, if you have any more, just shoot me an e-mail. I'll be happy to help.

[templed]

I prefer to wear my nepryn (sp) boots with open fins...

 

If I crawl out of the water... it's nice to have some protection...

 

but... as other have said... it's all just personal preference

[Snorkelcat]

I wear thin anklet sockies. Thin enough not to add bulk, but thick enough to protect. I am not speaking of the thick tennis anklets, but thin. Of course they are black to blend into the fins!!!! :D

[Host Star]

I just bought a nice set of Snorkeling gear, but have a question about the fins.

Do they rub, and if so will socks help? What kind of socks?

 

 

i find my full fins comfortable without anything ... no problem with rubbing

[TeresaJenkins]

Thanks for all the help everyone. I'll take some thin "black" footies just in case, but I hope I won't need them.

 

I am so excited about this trip I can hardly think of anything else! LOL

[simonv]

My husband wears old soxs with his full fin. He says they rub. But mine are fine without anything. If it's your first time, take an old pair of socks just in case, because you don't know till you actually use them.