ANGGO Short Dive Fins for Swimming and Snorkeling

This product was sent to me for test and evaluation. This is the first pair of short flippers I have tried and I really love them. I was looking for something to use in the swimming pool to strengthen my leg kick and these are perfect to put a little more pressure on leg, buttock and stomach muscles. The sizing appears to be based on men's feet so I found it quite generous. With a shoe size of 7 UK and 40 EU, I asked for a Medium and probably Small would have been better, but I don't mind that they are a little loose (I could always wear socks to tighten the fit). Because the shoe part is quite wide and made of soft rubber with an open toe box, there is quite a bit of stretch and my husband (shoe size 9 UK, 43 EU) can also use them quite comfortably. In fact, they are probably a better size for him.The core of the fin is made of hard plastic to catch the water very effectively and the front flap is flexible to increase the upkick. I feel like I'm flying when I swim with these on! Normally I struggle to stay submerged when I want to swim underwater but with these I don't even need to use my arms. The only thing I would say is, be careful the first few times, unless you are used to fins, because you won't believe what a workout some of your less-used muscles will get! You can see from my photos the amount of flexion applied to the ankle, and after just three days (doing 20% of my session with fins on), my legs and lower back were singing!The shoe part has a small tab at the back to assist in pulling them on, and the sole has rows of treads for grip and, yes, you can actually walk with them on but for the sake of the fins, you really shouldn't! The well-designed, flexible shoe trees should be used any time you are storing the fins to help them keep their shape and, of course, a rinse in fresh water is essential to slow down degradation of the plastic materials. The mesh bag is also very nice; it allows any residual moisture to dry while keeping your fins together, organized and a little protected from the sun. I am delighted with my new training tool.

Using them in Hawaii right now. They packed nicely, easy on & off. Very comfortable.. Highly recommend.

Super soft and perfect fit using size chart. Love the shorter fin!

These swimming fins in just 12 swimming sessions have developed my leg muscle to the point I see the muscle rippling when I walk . These swim fins are fantastic !

Boy these are so comfortable. I metal detect at the beach and these have worked great and show no signs of wear.

Was looking for something that is easier to travel with for snorkeling.