Michael R I am a soldier stationed in Germany and I wear European size 42 boots, both hard and soft sole. Will one size of these fins fit over both types of boots?
EMILIO F I have the medium size version of this fins and have both a soft sole and a hard sole boot in a size 7 (USA). The soft sole fits easily but the hard sole (Henderson Gold Core) is a struggle to fit in this fin but it does (I don't recommend it). My teenage son wears a soft sole boot in a size 11 (USA) and he is able to slip his wet boots in this medium-size fin but it is a struggle. (He does get a kick (pun intended) in using my AA Split Fins. My conclusion -- soft sole boot works well as long as the fin size is paired with the corresponding soft sole boot size. PS The fins really work -- less effort and more speed! PS2 Thanks for your service to our beloved USA!
WILLIAM C I?m not sure what 42 European coincides with in U.S. measurement. However, you will need a boot in order to wear these fins. I wear a thick felt sole boot designed for spear-fishing, I am very comfortable. My dive partner has a wider foot, tried them on with his standard design boot and thinks they were too tight. Hope this helps.
ANDREW E Michael,
Thank you for your service.
These are a very good and powerful fin. They will fit over both hard and soft sole boots however I wouldn't choose a soft sole boot with these fins as a first choice. Buy them and try with hard sole. Use with soft sole will work but the fin will like the hard sole to get the most out of them. Great Fin!
drew
KENNETH S I wear a US size 12 shoe and when I ordered these fins (X-Lg US sz 11.5-13) I also ordered a pair of the Seasoft Sunray 3mm Low Cut Boots with Zipper (2X-Lg US sz 12) I have not problems fit the fit into the fin or my foot. I like the fin/boots that I bought they are comfortable and work great. Hope this helps.
DANIEL W Hi Michael,
I have had these fins for about 2 years now and they are really amazing. They are really well made, but a little bulky.
I have extremely wide feet (EEEE Width) and they fit me great with hard sole booties. I have not tried them with soft sole booties but I don't think it would be a problem.
I hope this will help you a little!
STEWART R Euro 42 will fit fine both hard and soft with a large fin. Best fin on the market.
KRIS K I have these fins and wear them with thin, soft sole boots for warm water diving and with my drysuit. They are a little snug with the dry suit but the spring does a good job of accommodating.