has the smell gotten better?
178974
I haven't noticed any smell. I wear them in the water so much it seems unlikely an odor would persist.
178975
They don't smell at all and they've been in the water 20 days out of the month.
178976
To be honest, I never noticed a strong smell when I purchased them a few months ago. I definitely don't smell anything on them now.
178977
well I never was too concerned about the rubbery smell. I use my fins almost every day and I really don't notice any smell... love the fins.. they give a really good leg workout!
178978
Yes, the chlorine and salt combo has well and truly taken over now!! But they are still looking quite new even though I have swum many miles in them.
178979
Diana, I have to tell you that I didn't notice any bad smell at all. They smelled a very little like rubber at first, but why wouldn't they. I don't notice anything at this point. There was nothing annoying in the smell as far as I was concerned. It could be that some people are much more sensitive to some smells than others, like those that really can't tolerate some perfumes, etc.. I hope this helps. I will also mention for others as well, that I thought the yellow color was kind of neat and not garish at all.
178980
I do not notice any smell that is strong enough to bother me. My find are either on my feet in the water or in my swim bag in a closet.
496376
Yes.It has a new smell not bad but after 2 weeks it still didn't go away.Kinda lumpy but very comfortable.
606373
It has the 'new' smell when first opened. After a few uses the smell goes away.
210088
I didn't really notice a smell after using it a few times. I think it was just a new smell.
1729245
Have not noticed a change in smell and have ordered this product from Amazon for over 2 years now.
2265451
LOL! It was pretty bad the first day - I got a headache from it. I don't smell it at all now and it's been less than a week.
1417799
The smell is not constant, it depends on the wind, and if you can tolerate a sniff once in a while, you will be rid of flies in no time. Amazing. I keep being amazed every day, the product has not expired and I have had it up for a a few months. Happy.
48066
Yes, there was only for the first 3 to 4 days. I don't smell anything any more
2224582
LOL. Yea I hear you Busterdog. But yes, the small does go away. It's actually the oil used in its manufacture. It'll stop in a couple of days (dependent on use). Mine has no smell whatsoever anymore. Cheers!
124493
Can't say that I had this experience, but I would not be concerned. Everyone has different sensitivities to smell, but I can tell you I have had mine installed for the past two months, and it is great....would highly recommend this product.
1094236
Not very well. As do most of these products, the smell is better - but only temporarily. Have used products that work better than this one.
1729246
I've never noticed a change in the smell. I'd take it back where I purchased it.
2271185
No not at all. I barely notice any smell and if there is one it does not linger.
451019
YES! OMG! I swear, I have had it for almost a year and it is the same still on a scortching hot day here in Florida, I still smell it. Granted it has drastically lost the smell, but it is still there on a hot hot day.
1194965
We ordered one about two weeks ago, no overpowering smell at all, just smelled new, didn't take long for that to dissipate either.
227700
Yes - after few weeks the improvements is very visible. The bad breath is much better now.
779473
It did have a new sort of smell but maybe within a few weeks it will wear off. My castle does not have an odor at all now. Love it!