CRESSIPalau Adjustable Fins - Short or Long, Adults & Children, Black, Rubber & Plastic, Ideal for Snorkelling & Swimming

Perfect for snorkelling and exploring little bays.Comfy and strong. Not the best for big currents or scuba as they’re pretty stiff and stubby.You don’t need neoprene socks for these but maybe boots might work.

I like to travel light (hand luggage) and like to snorkel so I was looking for fins that could cope. These are perfect. They fit in my small rucksack along with my snorkel and mask and are perfect to swim with. A word of caution. They have adjustable straps and a heel strap so you can adjust them and make them nice and tight. Make sure you do them up nice and tight! First time I used them I didn't and one fell off, straight to the bottom as they don't float. I managed to swim down and recover, but don't make the same mistake! But, the side straps and heel straps make them nice and easy to remove.

The product itself is fine as an entry level fin. However the sizing is on the small size, its as though the sizing hasnt accounted for the wearing of neoprene booties. Go for the next size up if you can. However if you are at the XL size already then you are out of luck. Son, UK size 10 male could not even get the fins on past the ball of his foot with very standard booties on.

Great lasted a couple years

Bought for my 12 year old son who loves snorkelling and scuba diving. Took them on holiday as lightweight and small enough to fit in suitcase. Great value for money and he says they are really comfortable.

These were my first ever fins.I found them easy to use and found them much better for packing and travelling than my best friend did with her full sized fins (60cm) - these are around 40cm.They have a loop at the back which you can use to carry them or help you pull them off quickly without having to undo them. I found this really helpful when we went out diving and snorkelling. It meant I could yank them off but not be at risk of losing them in the ocean, so that I could climb up the ladder to get back on the speedboat.I couldn't go back to snorkelling or ocean swimming without fins now - they really help propel you throug the water but are lightweight so not cumbersome.Personally for comfort I wouldn't use these without socks - I bought separate neoprene socks on Amazon. I was worried they would rub as I am a women with very skinny ankles. However, they do fit fine without and if you did want to wear with bare feet you could.Overall, I'm so glad I went for these as my first fins and know I will get a lot of use out of them. Great work Cressi.

I'll start by saying I never actually got to try these in the water so can't comment on performance.However, sizing wise I ordered the right site for me (XL 45-47 as i'm a 46) I found the foot pocket very low volume and hurt my foot after putting them on.I also found that the ratchet clips at the side didn't automatically lock in, I had to pull adjust the straps to fit and then manually push the clip in. The mechanism appeared to be spring loaded but clearly not very powerful as failing to do this cause the strap to slip through the clips.Quality wise though, I thought they seemed well made though (other than the clips) like most Cressi fins.

Bought for snorkelling holiday in Mauritius but ankle strap snapped at clip (factory setting, not adjusted) after carrying to boat and before I could use them. Glitches in Cressi customer service web form meant no joy on how to get a replacement ☹️