I wear a 8.5 to 9.0 shoe close to E width, normally buy D width and they work just fine. Ordered the 42 in black that is listed as 9-10 size. That is the size I was supposed to order. Fit perfect with "Head" Lycra sock. Mares foot pocket is the best for my feet. Perfect for Snorkeling. I don't think they were intended for diving with full gear. Flexible. Not a short fin, total 25 inches with foot pocket. About same length blade as US Divers (Deep See) open heal. and older Mares (Frontier) ful...l foot. Let me add to the fit. I never ever wear fins without a Lycra sock or 2 mm bootee or both with open heals. Your asking for sore feet or cramps, Besides getting the fins on and off is a pain. The 2 mm booties are a must for open heals and they also can adjust for fit for either type of fin that feel large. I live in Florida, snorkel a lot. Have been Diving /Snorkeling 40 years. Will put them through rigorous use. At this price can't go wrong.
These are great snorkel fins. I bought them primarily for travel. They are remarkably light weight. But these fins give a lot of power in the water, having a long narrow design (but still fit) in my suitcase). These full foot fin are very comfortable. I don't need to wear a sock with them. I have been wearing them daily o our present trip with no hot spots on my feet. I do have narrow feet and they fit well. I couldn't put a bootie on with them in my correct shoe size, so if this is s...omething you want, size up. I am very pleased with these fins. They give a lot of power with little strain on my legs. I would recommend these fins for an advanced recreational snorkel fin.
The overall design of the Wave FF is strongly influenced by the development of the blade. Based on Mares Channel Thrust Technology, it envelopes a large volume of water in the central area, which is then propelled out generating thrust with high efficiency. The three material constructions allowed Mares to select the best possible TPR for the foot pocket and thus obtain the highest comfort, while
applying materials with the best elastic properties for the blade aiming at reaching the highest performance.
The Blade of the Wave Full Foot Fins is manufactured from Techno-Polymers and has a blade length of 14 17" (36 cm). The Channel Thrust Technology incorporates soft longitudinal inserts that allow a controlled deformation of the fin blade while kicking. This channel shape moves a greater amount of water resulting in more thrust for the same effort. The Mares Wave FF Fins weigh 1.32 lbs (0.60 kg) and come in 6 Sizes: 4.5/5, 6/7, 7.5/8, 8.5/9, 10.5/11.5 and 12/13 (EUR: 36/37, 38/39, 40/41, 42/43, 44/45 and 46/47) Fins are available Black, Blue and Yellow Colors.
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Michelle E
I know I wear a 4/5 in these but not sure what that translates into - would it be 36?
SUSAN S
I would guess that a 44/5 would translate to a 34 - but that is just a guess.
DAVID A
I wear a womens 5.5/6 size shoe. The small wave 36/37 works great for me. Favorite fin ever, and I have had many! Proportioned very well for a petite person.
JOHN B
these tend to run a little large. I wear an 11 and ordered a 9/10. They are a little tight with neoprene socks but a larger size would be too big
ROBERTO P
Jorge: My shoe size is 10/10.5 (US), to which corresponds fin size 42 or 44? .... thank you very much
JOHN B
sizing on these fins is difficult to judge. my size is 11 and I tried a 42 and it was too small, then tried the 44 and it was way too big. I don't reco these fins due to strange sizing.
ROBERTO P
John thanks for the details, you're right are a rare size.
WONGCALEB W
I think that's not much different.
I personally suggest if you are not sure about two sizes, buy the bigger one, because you can buy a pair of diving socks to fill the space if the feet pocket is too big.
WONGCALEB W
Super comfort feet picket!
But when go underwater, the power seems a little bit insufficient!
ROBERTO P
Wongcaleb: thank you very much for your answer ...This might happen because they are very flexible .... I have Avantitre Mares fins have very good propulsion in the water but the foot is not very comfortable, a bit narrow, and sometimes gives me some cramping in the foot, I think the Wave fins are more comfortable
KEN H
Jorge, I wear the same US shoe size as you, my normal European size is 44; however the fins are sized large so I found the 42-43/ US 8-9 is the correct size.
ROBERTO P
KEN H...Thank you very much for your answer, very thoughtful of you, I think the same as you that a 42/43 US size 8/9 will be fine.
LEE ANNE M
i recently bought these fins. I wear a mens shoe size 8 and fit perfectly in the Mares Wave FF EU size 40/41. Hope that helps.
ROBERTO P
LEE ANNE Thank you very much for your answer...all information is useful
DEAN S
I wear a size 7 1/2 to 8 in womens US size. What size do I convert to in EU size?
RUSSELL L
38 to 38.5 but order the size smaller as they run slightly big.
DAWN D
I wear a women's size 9.5 and have a narrow foot. I bought the Mares fin in a 40, and I am very happy with the fit. Probably the size 38 would be your size. There are many conversion charts out there. I found these fins true to size.
Shopper
For a size 11 shoe, is that the size 44 fin?
CHUCK T
It should be. Mine has 42/43 (9/10) on the bottom and I wear 9-1/2 sometimes 10 depending on the shoe and these fit good.
ART V
That's about right.
I am U.S. Size 9.5 and I chose 42.
TERI P
A size 11 (US) converts to 45 (European); I ordered a 46 for my husband's size 12 shoe, and it fit well lengthwise, but was a bit loose in the heel. He wears light neoprene socks with the fins to take up the slack. We both love our new fins!
JOHN B
I found these fins to be very strange fitting. They tend to run very large but don't match up to shoe size well. I tried a 42 for a size 11 and it was huge. I then tried the 44 and it was way too tight.
Art V
I am 9.5 show size.. Is that 42 or 44 listed on your size?
thanks
Steven P
42-43 is listed on fin as size 9-10, Most other brands list 42-43 as 8.5 to 9.5. I wear a size 9 shoe and wear a Lycra sock in the fin. With that sock they are not tight all over but don't slide. I could use a 2 mm neoprene sock for snug fit. Fins have great performance for the price.
YAN G
For a 9.5 shoe size, I would recommend the 42.