Are they good for straight swimming in 55 degree water? Do they pull off when you are propelling forward or stay put?
233024
They stay put just fine. Don't think they would come off unless way too big as they are pretty snug and just stretchy enough to get over your heel. They would help you stay warm, but probably should be used with a thin wet suit or at the very least a swim skin if concerned about cold. Much more important to keep your core warm than your feet.
134349
They did not keep my feet warm in 45 degree water. I bought a pair for surfing and my feet were freezing. The seams are not glued so water moves through them freely. In my opinion, they must be for protective wear such as for diving in warm water.
796222
To be honest, I only know they will protect your feet from the rough surface. That is why I bought them. However, I use them with open heel fins. I don't try to swim with them alone.
1567706
They float and the built in tethers work well. I used them for river boarding and the whitewater knocked them off. Fortunately, the tethers held true and I kept my fins for the restof the ride. A great value
1101742
I don't know for certain but from my experience I have worn them in the shower and continued to wear them for hours afterwards, as they dry quickly. They really are long lasting. But I did try to swim in the pool with them once when I forgot to remove them and they came off in the water. So for me, it seems as though getting them wet is not so much a problem but immersing them fully in water for awhile will loosen them off the skin.
689191
I find it best for vertical activity. it would create drag for horizontal swimming. it is great for vertical activity though!
58207
All wetsuits give a bit of buoyancy, if they are made of neoprene. A full suit 4 mm suit floats me entirely. my legs float up so it is hard to swim. With thin shorts, your butt will ride higher in the water when you swim. But NO THE SHORTS WILL NOT FLOAT WHOLE BODY. they might help your stroke if you have a heavy butt, though!
237258
To be honest, I don't really know. I just used mine for swimming at the gym pool for lessons. For that, they worked well for me. Sorry.
1977999
Hi I bought these to use in 55 gallon so that I had plenty of length so it would not fall down inside. they work fine
298460
Yes, I have never had them fall off even when running my boat at full speed in the wind which is approximately 50 mph.
462852
I would buy the covers just for swimming. These don't work very good. I just saw plastic covers by the swim stuff at Target.
747926
Vixen ! Yes and they are a very fine fin for females fixen for fun finning in the sea or pool..... any yes a good fin..... I swim a mandatory mile a week. for life quard quals.. and yes I use fins on sum swims Shirley and they hold up and have a good flex and are a fast swim.... lol.......
272200
Our pool is 83 degrees and makes entering the pool easier. I believe that you would be too warm. Also the air temperature when you shoulders are out of the water can make a difference. If the sun is out you can be very warm.
108913
They breath a little to well for weather below 60. Below 40 and you wear them under your uniform pants ;-). But Yes you could wear them outside inthe winter. They do not repel water and It would be a poor choice, but you migth be one of those people who run hot.
108083
I am a size 9 and they fit well. It is very easy to adjust the fins while they are on your feet (even when you are floating the the water). The fins are kind of short in length which did not bother me, but my husband thinks the longer fins give you more power.
7232
I use these for lap swims, they seem to fog up a little some times but if I take them off and swish the fog with my thumb it doesn't usually fog up again. My swims usually last between 30 and 45 minutes.
1935721
Yes - the weight is sufficient for a enhanced workout but doesnt hinder movement unduly. I can actually swim with them - its an effort but its doable. And when you take them off and swim it feels like you're turbo-charged :)