Customer Reviews

FINIS Zoomers Fins

5 star:		(41)
4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(10)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

After seeing a number of people at the pool gym uset hese fins, I became very curious and purchased them.

I've been doing stationary exercizes in the pool for over a year, but am generally not a good or interested swimmer (although I wished I was, since the health benefits are so great).

I was very pleased and surprised when I discovered that by using these fins, I can now happily and comfortably 'swim' in the pool for 30 minutes at a time...Yes, with my very 1st use of these fins I immediately added 30 minutes to my pool workout, so yippee! I swim on my back using a swim belt and these fins and become an instant mermaid, toning my legs and getting a good cardio workout, so I highly recommend purchasing if you are interested in them.

Of note, the reviews I read frequently stated that people can get blisters using them. Curiously, the 1st time I used the fins I didn't get any, but the 2nd time I did. The 3rd time I didn't and wondered why, so I examined the fins more closely and think I determined that the fins could be 'footed' (left footed and righ footed)...No-one in these reviews has stated this and the company website doesn't either, but to me one side of the fin seems harder than the other (the outside is harder and less bendy than the inside, similar to a regular shoe), and by putting a specific fin on my right or left foot, I haven't had a blister since...I've made a useful physical mark on my fins to help me keep track of which I should wear on my right or left foot, since I can't tell just based on appearance.

Also, yes, the fins can pinch for a split second when you first put them on, but by putting them on in the pool as opposed to with dry feet, it's barely noticable to me.

I hope these two pointers help. I'm having alot of fun with them and am happy to reap the benefits of improved and sustained pool exercise.

I ordered blue fins, size D. I wear size 7, Size D was rated up to size 8 for women so I figured they would ok for me.
I could pull them on with effort, but in the water I was in a lot of pain all over (toes, top of the foot, back of the foot) since the fin + water put additional pressure. I had to return and get the next size E and they are comfortable. They are in no danger of falling off, it takes effort to pull them off by hand.

The exchange was flawless (swim2000 was great), but of course it cost me extra to pay return shipping which was over $6.

Finis Zoomers provide an extra dimension to your swimming routine. A little extra variety makes swimming more fun, and that's a good thing! It takes only a few minutes to get used to the fins. My favorite stroke to use them on is back stroke. It really gives a good workout. I can really feel my muscles working. Once I exchanged the fin for the next size up, they are very comfortable and don't hurt my feet even after a long work out.

I wear a 13 wide, my 11.5 to 13 Zoomers were a tight fit but I could get them on, follow the advice and use beeswax / commercial name'snowseal' [found in shoe dept.] for much improved experience
Used them for snorkling and they worked well, much better than bare feet Its a different experience from diving fins [longer slower leg pump], closer to normal swiming with much added thrust [shorter normal leg flutter kick] note they sink like a rock in water
I would recommend them and buy them again

I use them in kick sets for Masters swim workouts as they increase leg strength. My last pair lasted about 15 years, and I expect these to do as well. They are compact and ease to transport if necessary.

...trust me, or get whatever lesser you get (often gimmick, think I've bought 'em all!). Their use is not limited to the pool...great for ocean swimming, snorkeling and even light-current scuba, especially on travel. :-)

These fins are great.
They're comfortable, leave no marks on my feet or ankles. The first time I put them on I zoomed down the lane of the pool. I was like superman in water. I know the purpose is more as an exercise tool. So I take them off ... Legs definitely get a workout with the fins.
Anyway, if you're looking for a good pair, these are them, and the blue fins are for novices.

i bought these fins to help me get in shape and back into swimming. i absolutly love them and will always own a pair from now on. the short fin is great for targeting certain muscles and im really seeing a change in my legs.

Wow, these are great as training fins! I get rubs on my 2nd toes and the tops of my feet, but as I use them more, those spots don't get as irritated. I had ACL surgery last year and am using these to strengthen back up my legs and knees...I highly recommend getting these fins.

I was concerned about fit but I ordered the fin size that corresponded exactly to my street shoe size and they fit perfectly...tight enough to stay on but loose enough to avoid the fooot blister/break-in problem others have commented on. I am a very fit but very sloppy swimmer-in-training, and my coach recommended these...they work great in keeping my speed up enough for technique drills, but keeps me from doing the "hyper-big kick" I get with conventional fins. Highly recommended!

Zoomers? Not so much. I swim with fins every other day and have always used regular sized fins. When I saw another swimmer using these, I asked her if they were better than regular longer fins. She said unequivocally yes. I should have asked if they were faster. They are NOT. They added a full 20 minutes to my mile and a half swim and I'm not a fast swimmer to begin with, so that's a loooong swim. I don't really mind that so much except that I was disappointed - I was expecting to FLY through the water. I will get over that though and I'm sure I'll be able to get my time back down to 50 minutes after some practice with these. They are definitely TRAINING fins, you have to have proper form to get any speed out of them (toes a little pointed, kick originating from thigh), so that's actually a good thing. The workout they give my legs is phenomenal. Totally worth the added time and extra attention I have to pay to form. I got the red fins in size D. My little Flintstone feet are wide and short - I usually take a 6.5 or 7 in shoes. I was worried when I read all the other reviews that said the fins ran small, but mine are actually a little too big and they slide around on my feet a smidge. A size down would be too small though. They did also give me blisters the first few times I used them, but I started wearing socks with them (nothing fancy like swim skins, just some gym socks) and that solves the fit issue and the blister problem. The last good thing about them is they take up considerably less space in my gym bag, so that's nice. All in all a decent product. The only reason for 4 stars rather than 5 is my disappointment with the speed, but I'd recommend these to any swimmer who wants a good leg workout.