Fitting Your Boots And Fins

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Fitting Your Boots And Fins
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Picking the right dive boot can be a daunting task, especially after you make your purchase you realize it does not fit the foot pocket of your fins. In this video, Instructor Trainer Bryan Stafford, walks us through how he equips new divers for a set of boots and fins.
Fitting Your Boots And Fins
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@TikNenutrauk Жыл бұрын

great stuff ! thank you

@LakeHickoryScuba Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Tik Nenutrauk, glad you liked the video.

@alrobinette3475 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos. I am new to diving and about half way through my open water certification and will be done next weekend. I am trying to find out the best style sock to wear with boots like you showed in this video. There are so many types of water socks, swim socks, etc. with different features and I just needed a simple sock for helping keep the feet just a little warmer and ease of putting the boot on and off along with minimizing any irritation from sand or debris that may get into the boot. Any thoughts or suggestions?

@LakeHickoryScuba Жыл бұрын

Hello alrobinette3475, a thin lycra sock will work just fine to help keep the boot from rubbing your skin. If you need warmth, there are several 1mm and 3mm socks on the market.

@luikriaco 3 жыл бұрын

Nice vid ... Thank's

@LakeHickoryScuba 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome LOU CRU, glad you liked it.

@andrecandrade 3 жыл бұрын

Mares Avanti Quattro, best fins ever!

@LakeHickoryScuba 3 жыл бұрын

They are definitely our favorite set of fins.

@angelsofscuba4874 3 жыл бұрын

Great information as usual. How can we get a couple of those awesome shirts? Where can we go to purchase? Thanks in advance from big fans in Texas and California

@LakeHickoryScuba 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Angel Mountain Scuba. We are in the process of getting more shirts made.

@OrenNoah 3 жыл бұрын

More important than what fin you want to use when it comes to a soft or hard-soled boot, is what you'll be walking on on your way to and from the water. If you're only going to dive from a boat or a sandy beach, it's doesn't matter. But if you're going to be walking on sharp rocks, like Northern California or lava, like Hawai'i, you'll really want a hard soled boot. Then, figure out what fins will work with your boot.

@LakeHickoryScuba 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Oren Noah, we agree, hard sole boots would be better in your situation.

@BurhanMuntasser 3 жыл бұрын

I don't see the point for soft sole boots even for boat diving. It is a lot less painful to climb up the boat ladder with hard sole boots with all of the equipment on my back than with soft soled boots. I don't see the point of using soft soled boots at all anywhere. The only reason that a person may buy soft soled boots is because of the price difference where $10 makes a difference for them between having a meal or going hungry that day :)

@gonzalovalls 7 ай бұрын

Hello! Great video! I wanted to ask you, I have Mares Classic NG soft sole boots number 8, which size of fins do you think would work for me? For example, for Mares Quattro fins.

@LakeHickoryScuba 6 ай бұрын

Hello @gonzalavalls, great question. So I personally use the Trilastic hard bottom boots from Mares (size 8), and I use the regular size foot pocket on my fins. With one of my Dry Suits, it has soft bottom boots attached (also size 8 and identical to the Mares Classics), and the regular foot pocket is just a little big for my foot. This being said, the next size down, the small foot pocket, is just perfect for the smaller boot.

@DG-wo8fx 5 ай бұрын

I started out with a Mares X-treme based on the recommendation from the elderly owner of my dive shop. What a waste. They were far too flexible to get any power at all. They might be ok for someone with limited leg strength, but not for me. I ended up buying a pair of Apex RK-3 and am very happy with them.

@LakeHickoryScuba 4 ай бұрын

Hello @DG-wo8fx, glad to hear that the Apex RK-3's are working for you.

@SeattleRingHunter 3 жыл бұрын

Becomes a bit difficult when shopping online for a lace up rock boot for dry suit diving when wearing two sets of wool socks. I am curious if the major brands use the exact same US shoe measurements as with traditional foot wear? Cheers, #SeattleRingHunter

@LakeHickoryScuba 3 жыл бұрын

Can't really answer that question Jeff. In my experience, I prefer pre-attached boots on Drysuits, and these are usually custom. All my Drysuits have custom size boots.

@alonlyvnat6898 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for the information . i size 10 the same as the person in the video . is size xl for mares fin for him is xl ?

@LakeHickoryScuba 2 жыл бұрын

Hello alon lyvnat, it all depends on the style of boot as well. I would suggest finding your local Mares dealer, and try different sizes on to find the proper fit.

@carlbush8919 3 жыл бұрын

I have a size 14 dry suit boot. Not a separate rock boot but integrated boot. Finding anything that fits is a problem. Misplaced the pair of finsthat did not really fit and looking at options.

@LakeHickoryScuba 3 жыл бұрын

The Mares Power Plana, and the Scuba Pro Jet Fins both have a wide range of options for larger feet and boots.

@AlfredoSanchez-rv2fd 10 ай бұрын

How is everything. Wanted to know. I'm a size 12 and sneaker boots and shoes and I am Is flat foot. So the best option is extra large.

@LakeHickoryScuba 10 ай бұрын

Hello @AlfredoSanchez-rv2fd, the best option would be to go by your local Dive Center and try on several sets of boots to see which one fits the best.

@isenmileshamson4603 3 жыл бұрын

My biggest burning question want to ask!! Can Dive boots be used to walk on snow?? Can dive boots be used as a form of footwear for winter??

@LakeHickoryScuba 3 жыл бұрын

Possibly, but they wouldn't be my first choice.

@realamerican7626 3 жыл бұрын

Hello. I wear a size 14 U.S. foot shoe. I'm trying to find a pair of snorkeling fins but the biggest I've seen is 13 and most store charts show different sizes for the same fin. Can you help me?

@LakeHickoryScuba 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Real American76, Mares has both size 14 and size 15 in their classic line of boots. You can choose between 3mm and 5mm. Hope this helps.

@dsd-downshiftdave8056 3 жыл бұрын

I'm ordering my first fins online- I'm a size 8.5 shoe- do I want a 4-8.5 fin or 9-13

@LakeHickoryScuba 3 жыл бұрын

Hello DSD - Downshift Dave, its always better to try before you buy. Fins tend to fluctuate in size based off manufacture.

@omarsalvadorvegaespino6798 7 ай бұрын

One question, what fins do you recommend for my mares triboot boots?

@LakeHickoryScuba 6 ай бұрын

Hello @omarsalvadorvegaespino6798, truthfully, its hard to tell you what fin is going to work for you. The most important thing is to verify it is properly fitted with your boots. With that being said, a light weight fin, that is nearly neutrally buoyant, and has great performance is the Avanti Quattro. I have been very pleased with mine over the years.

@thatblack6.7cummins 3 жыл бұрын

What would be the best option for me i have a size 14 4e in boot

@LakeHickoryScuba 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Anthony Lunser, I would suggest checking with your local dealer. This way you can try sizes on to find the best fit.

@2000SkyView 2 жыл бұрын

What about the width, what if you have space on the sides? is this okay?

@LakeHickoryScuba 2 жыл бұрын

Hello 2000SkyView, that is a great question. It all comes down to your personal comfort. As far as the width between the boot and the fin, you want the minimal amount as to help reduce drag.

@vitaforas2869 2 жыл бұрын

ScubaPro NovaWing + Seac Basic HD 5mm ♡❤♡

@LakeHickoryScuba 2 жыл бұрын

Hello VITA FORAS, thank you for watching our video and sharing your thoughts with us.

@BurhanMuntasser 3 жыл бұрын

One certainly needs to choose their boots based on the purpose and conditions of the entry/exit of their dive sites not based on what fins they will use. Boot selection comes first and is based on dive entry/exit conditions not based on fins. I don't see the point for soft sole boots even for boat diving. It is a lot less painful to climb up the boat ladder with hard sole boots with all of the equipment on my back than with soft soled boots. I don't see the point of using soft soled boots at all anywhere. The only reason that a person may buy soft soled boots is because of the price difference where $10 makes a difference for the diver between having a meal or going hungry that day :)

@LakeHickoryScuba 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Burhaneddin Muntasser, thankfully we have had different results than you have. Happy Diving.

@matty_kise 2 жыл бұрын

I literally got blisters just using a fin barefooted Hopefully this will help..

@LakeHickoryScuba 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Matt Maranan, hopefully our video helped out.

@chrispennels7243 3 жыл бұрын

Any advice about weight belts as I tighten mine on the surface but it's loose when at depth.

@marios4all 3 жыл бұрын

That's because your wetsuit compresses as you go deeper. I hold my stomach in a bit when I put it on on the surface so it's nice and tight when I'm down deeper. You could also get an elastic belt. Common for freedivers

@chrispennels7243 3 жыл бұрын

@@marios4all I thought I was holding stomach in but that will be in my mind when tightening next time, thanks for the advice.

@eriksenactual 3 жыл бұрын

Christopher Pennels you can tighten it again at depth

@dalevisconti3452 3 жыл бұрын

What can I do about STINK BOOT. Just pulled boots out of bag after rinsing and drying. Could kill a sea turtle

@OrenNoah 3 жыл бұрын

I use a rubber, free-dive style weight belt. It stretches when you put it on and, thus, adjusts automatically as you descend.

@SeattleRingHunter 3 жыл бұрын

I realize you're a Mares dealer. However in your years of diving have you ever tried a pair of Forcefin fins? Your thoughts outside of the premium price? Cheers, #SeattleRingHunter

@LakeHickoryScuba 3 жыл бұрын

Not much experience using them, all though we have several divers in the area that love them. I don't believe any of the shops here in our area sell them though.

@stevecoffey4884 9 ай бұрын

Do you still have selection? I need harder sole booty and fins about 13 shoe size?

@LakeHickoryScuba 9 ай бұрын

Hello @stevecoffey4884, our online store has plenty to choose from. lakehickoryscuba.com/product-groups

@pampigwo 3 жыл бұрын

I like the new intro !

@LakeHickoryScuba 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks pampigwo.

@motivationandtravelchannel4575 3 жыл бұрын

How come you guys don’t have split fins?

@LakeHickoryScuba 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, they are not very popular here in our area. We do sell them though.

@pcoyle2007 3 жыл бұрын

I’m forced to wear a wet sock because I have wide feet and I have yet to find a boot that comes in a wide size.

@LakeHickoryScuba 3 жыл бұрын

I understand the struggle pcoyle.

@drdro7254 2 жыл бұрын

Wrong title! Boot not fin!

@LakeHickoryScuba 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Dr Dro, sorry our title was displeasing to you.

@LeønardoHimself24 3 жыл бұрын

Actual getting into surfing, surfing shoe shopping tomorrow

@LakeHickoryScuba 3 жыл бұрын

Hello NUMB-ALL-THE-TIME, surfing can be a lot of fun.

@omarsalvadorvegaespino6798 7 ай бұрын

One question, what fins do you recommend for my mares triboot boots?

@LakeHickoryScuba 6 ай бұрын