05-20-2011, 01:06 PM
Thanks for your reply Goddess!
[quote flygoddess]I have the flat plastic with nylon upper "back packing fins" they work.
So that everyone can see the flat-plastic "back-backing" fins that we're talking about, I've attached a picture of them. (And also a pic of the Outcast step-in fins that I have.)
I have had the Browning, to long and heavy. I have been using the Caddis ones that you have for many, many years. I do wear BOOTS however. Can't imagine not. One thing is flippers can and will wear out your waders or boots.
With the OPEN HEEL fins, I can't wear shoes or boots or even booties over my stocking-foot waders. There's just no room in the foot pocket. However, for the fins above - and the "step-in" fins that I referenced in my first post, YES, I do wear "shoes" to protect the waders. Although, they're just cheap-o canvas "sneakers" from Walmart. [
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The plus to the Force Fins I have, I have had them for about 7 years. They have never broke, they don't wear on my boots because of the neoprene on them. Plus, with bad weather, I feel they really scoop and do a great job, BUT, I wear a size 9 in womens so allot of the flipper is exposed. Hubby like TD wears a 13 and very little of the flipper shows.
Yeah, good point... with just about any of the "step-in" style fins, BIG FEET dramatically reduces the amount of exposed fins! Again, I'm not discounting the efficiency or longevity of a quality fin, like the Force Fins... but when it comes to making that decision as to whether to spend (nearly) $200 on a quality fin, or $40 (like the Mares)... it can come down to what the budget can afford.
I have had my Omega's for not quite a year and have already had to replace the clip. Not sure about the wear as I have not had them long enough.
I use Boot foot breathable hippers which are quite expensive so I do worry about wear.
For those of us that are "budget-minded" [], maybe even an old pair of socks would help to protect the wader material? [/quote]
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[quote flygoddess]I have the flat plastic with nylon upper "back packing fins" they work.
So that everyone can see the flat-plastic "back-backing" fins that we're talking about, I've attached a picture of them. (And also a pic of the Outcast step-in fins that I have.)
I have had the Browning, to long and heavy. I have been using the Caddis ones that you have for many, many years. I do wear BOOTS however. Can't imagine not. One thing is flippers can and will wear out your waders or boots.
With the OPEN HEEL fins, I can't wear shoes or boots or even booties over my stocking-foot waders. There's just no room in the foot pocket. However, for the fins above - and the "step-in" fins that I referenced in my first post, YES, I do wear "shoes" to protect the waders. Although, they're just cheap-o canvas "sneakers" from Walmart. [
]The plus to the Force Fins I have, I have had them for about 7 years. They have never broke, they don't wear on my boots because of the neoprene on them. Plus, with bad weather, I feel they really scoop and do a great job, BUT, I wear a size 9 in womens so allot of the flipper is exposed. Hubby like TD wears a 13 and very little of the flipper shows.
Yeah, good point... with just about any of the "step-in" style fins, BIG FEET dramatically reduces the amount of exposed fins! Again, I'm not discounting the efficiency or longevity of a quality fin, like the Force Fins... but when it comes to making that decision as to whether to spend (nearly) $200 on a quality fin, or $40 (like the Mares)... it can come down to what the budget can afford.
I have had my Omega's for not quite a year and have already had to replace the clip. Not sure about the wear as I have not had them long enough.
I use Boot foot breathable hippers which are quite expensive so I do worry about wear.
For those of us that are "budget-minded" [
], maybe even an old pair of socks would help to protect the wader material? [/quote][signature]