Shopper I ordered these fins size XL. I have a wide foot size 13-2E mens. I swim in warm tropical waters. What type of boot you recommend and what thickness 2, 3, 5, 6.5 mm? Thanks
Rishi J Well I got these boots: scubapro 5mm tropical boots
But the XL (11-13) fin's foot pocket is too big, although my foot is size 13.5. Shall I get the L size fin or even more bigger boots? Thanks. To Daniel S: The open heel fins with boots would be more versatile even in tropical waters. There are hidden beaches and water falls some with rocks and it would be easier to dismount from the fin and walk around with the boots.
DANIEL S I would guess 3 mm, the more critical measurement is the sole thickness on the bottom of the boot. For some boots its an inch thick! I wear an 11 normal width shoe and use a size medium fin with 6.5 mm booties and this provides a good fit for me.
Your gear choice is a little odd. Tropical divers typically buy the closed heel fins. Northern cold water divers need boots for insulation and go with the open heel fins for flexibility with different boots.
3mm should povide enough abrasion protection within the fin's foot pocket and neoprene durability.
RICHARD F My wife and I bth have wide feet and wear ScubaPro short boots (below the ankle) I want to say they are 3 ml. The have a good bottom for coral/rock entries. The most imporant thing I tell my students is comfort.
MARK E I love the fins. The quality of construction is terrific. I only use these fins when I dive in warm water as well . I use 5mm boots with a firm sole and the fit with the pocket is good. If you get just booties that are slimmer, I think they fins might be loose in the pocket. Whether you get 3mm or 5mm, the heavier type boots with a sturdy sole would fit better. Hope this helps.
DAVID P I have had these for about 3-4 years. The foot pocket is pretty generous so any booties you want to use should fit well. In warm waters, unless you are sensitive to cold, 3 mm booties should be warm enough, and certainly no more than 5. If you have wide foot, probably 3 mm will be good. You can easily tighten the strap to adjust the fit in these and they are easy to readjust in the water. I have EE feet also and use 3 mm. Most of my diving is in the Caribbean.
ROBERT M P For tropical waters I use a ankle high 3mm boot with a soft sole. Works just fine.
STEVEN S 3mm seems to work the best.