Swim fins for adults

Here you'll find a wide selection of swim fins for adults, that each have their advantages. Therefore, we also have swim fins for pretty much any demands or needs, no matter if it's for swim training, the beach holiday or the snorkeling trip. With a pair of swim fins for adults you'll have a lot more opportunities to improve your swimming technique, but also to swim longer than you can without them.

So take a look around on the site and find the swim fins for adults you're missing. And if you're just here to be inspired, then you'll see that there is plenty to look at.

Is there a difference between swim fins?

As you may have discovered - or even experienced - there is a difference between the many swim fins for adults. The designs, shape and length play a big part in their properties, thus also which advantages they provide you with in the water. Therefore, which pair of swim fins you should choose, depends on what you need to use them for for.

Despite this, there are a few general guidelines one can follow to find the perfect pair of swim fins for adults for you.

A rule of thumb is, the more stiff the swim fins are, the harder it is for the leg muscles to move through the water. This is due to the fact that their stiffness moves more water, in comparison to the soft ones that "bend" when moving through the water. Thats why the stiff swim fins for adults require more calm and drawn out movements, especially if they're longer.

When talking about the length of the fins, one can generally say: 

• Short swim fins are the for sprinting
• Medium-long swim fins are the best for medium- and long distance
• Long swim fins are the best for snorkeling at sea.

That is why the short ones are really good for short and explosive training, where you strengthen the muscle groups that make you fast in the water. 

On the other hand, the long swim fins are best for snorkeling and open water, where you need as much propulsion as possible, with the least amount of effort. Therefore, they also require slow and steady kicks in the water, as explosive movements will cause a lot of lactic acid in your legs.

Find your swim fins with the right comfort

There is also a difference in wether swim fins for adults have a closed heel og a heel with a strap. Closed heels make sure the swim fins have a great and steady fit, so the move the most coherent with your kicks.

On the other hand, the heel with a strap makes it possible for you to adjust it, providing you with a lot more mobility around your ankles. This is especially useful if you move your feet a lot in the water in quick intervals. Therefore, they will provide you with a lot more comfort, which is why they are well-suited for the pool or the sea, and are ideal for swim training. 

Take care of your swim fins with the right maintenance

Over time chlorine- and saltwater can be quite tough on the swim fins for adults, which will tenderize the materials and make them more fragile over time. This increases the risk of holes in the swim fins with a closed heel, while it can break the strap of the swim fins with a heel strap.

With that said, you can easily prolong your swim fins lifespan by rinsing them with fresh water after each use. Also make sure that they're completely dry before you store them away. Otherwise you risk mould and fungus forming by the next time you need to use them. This can easily be removed though, if you wash them in a bit of Rodalon. 

Swim fins are generally quite robust, so it takes a lot for them to "dissolve", but this is where the quality separate swim fins lifespan. A cheap pair will be worn down quicker than the ones in the higher price range. So here, price equals quality. 

Buy your swim fins for adults at Watery.ie

It might be a bit overwhelming to find the swim fins you need in this large selection. They can all do something different and each have their advantages, so which ones should you choose?

But don't worry, our skilled customer service are ready with advice and guidance, and to answer all the questions you may have. Together, we will find the fair of swim fins that you will get the most out of. And if you shop here with us at Watery.ie, then you also get. 

• Customer support from 8AM to 10PM all weekdays
• Free shipping on purchases over €79
• Day-to-day delivery on weekdays

So take a look around the site and find the swim fins for adults that you need.