Finis Wave Monofin Sporting Goods

Perfect for little mermaid wannabes in the pool.

I received this monofin quite promptly from Amazon (so nice that you can track the package once it's sent), and I was super excited to try it out! I was a little nervous though because I had read the reviews about sizing being an issue. After much research here and within the mermaid interest community (as I bought this to eventually use for making a tail), I decided to give this one a go, but I still wasn't sure it would fit. I'm glad I did go with this model, however, because the fit ended up being perfect for my US women's size 7.5 wide feet. And with some Amazon gift card $$ left over from the holidays I only paid 20 bucks or so for it...as a girl on a budget I am glad I didn't have to go for a more expensive model just because of size. Size-wise the foot pockets are snug but in the appropriate way that fins should be...in other words they fit the feet but they don't pinch or rub the toes, the tops of my feet, or the ankles (though I thought the pull tab thing on the back of the ankle strap would be irritating but it seems to be ok having tried it in the water). In fact, I definitely wouldn't want the foot pockets any bigger because during my first swim with them I kept having to tighten them up. I swam in it for about two hours (in a natural spring) and when I was done there was no pain or redness anywhere from rubbing. The rubber for the foot pockets is pretty soft, which is nice. Having only used regular swim fins til now I was really pleased with how much this fin propelled me through the water. Of course it takes some getting used to, because when you do a dolphin kick with regular fins you can separate your feet and legs to stand or turn, etc. But what a feeling gliding through the water with this fin...it is a great experience! I can't imagine what it must be like with the faster, more competitive models. This gets plenty of speed as it is for both swimming and diving, which is pretty good for something that is "recreational" and for "youth". The blade on this is pretty flexible where I imagine the "better" models have more rigid blades. Still, I'm not disappointed by any means. Just be sure to be ready for conversation when you are in public with this fin...I had a bunch of comments from people asking where I bought it and how I liked it. And of course the occasional "look, she's got a mermaid fin!." And that's without having a full-on tail yet :)

Really happy with the quality of the fin! I wear a women’s size 7-7.5 shoe and they fit great, I only had to loosen the straps a little bit to fit comfortably. Definitely want to have some sort of sock or bootie on to prevent rubs but that’s a problem with all fins, no matter the brand! Great propulsion and very comfy, my only complaint is that I wish there was a better buckle system. My first time swimming with them the left buckle slipped and my foot slipped out of the pocket. I’m planning on adjusting them for my feet then locking them in place by poking holes in the straps and tying them together, or maybe just trying to put a rubber keeper to secure them in place if I can find one that fits. Either way, would definitely still recommend this monofin!

Had mine for 2 years. Treated it rough and swim hard. Aside from being very scratched up from rough use. It performs beautifully. You do have to perform a proper dolphin kick using your core muscles rather than legs and feet or you will damage both yourself and your fin. There are YouTube tutorials in abundance. Also avoid standing on the fin as mucmuch as possible - especially avoid standing on the tip of the fin as children like to do. This is the best way to BREAK your fin. I am a womens size 8 wide (I have a high instep and medium foot). I have some trouble keeping my toes all the way in and I feel the fin would work much better for me if the foot holds were a bit longer - they dont reach my heal. I wish I had gone with the similar Rapid to accommodate my feet better, for only about $10 more, but this fin has been adequate. I may upgrade soon and pass this one along to my kid as we've begun battling for it every time we hit the pool!

Got this for fun. A girl I babysit loves to swim with this in her pool. She loves it! You get a fast motion and you can make believe your a mermaid or a dolphin. If your thinking of buying a mermaid costume try this first this is so much fun just by itself. Pros: Fast movement-pretty design-easy to put on-I'm a woman 7 wide shoe fits perfect-can fit women up to 9 shoe size-good quality. Cons: straps can sometime hook off (but can easily be hooked back in, very easily- may hurt your heel (you can buy water socks) Hope this helps you! If your looking for a fun time at the pool or ocean get this!

I've edited this review twice and I cannot stress enough that this product is an enormously disappointing waste of money. Ordered this for my 10-year-old daughter to use for the pool and snorkeling in Hawaii this summer. The item appeared undamaged on arrival, but upon its first use in the pool it cracked across the bottom of the fin at the front of the toe box (probably the highest stress/flex point, but c'mon--a 69lb, 10-year-old girl shouldn't be able to break the thing.) Thought it might have been a one-off QC issue so I returned it for a replacement. Second one did the exact same thing on first use in a pool. She used it a total if four times--twice in a pool and twice snorkeling. It completely broke in half while paddling around the hotel pool on its fourth use. This item is unusable junk! DO NOT BUY!!

I ordered this fin and the FINIS Yellow Foil Monofin (Small). Am keeping both, as they both have their uses. Also, when my finless friends come over, they can try one out, too. Best part is the strap is easy to adjust. It fit a man's size 10 foot well, and didn't hurt my feet wearing just socks. I wear a women's size 7.5 with a wide foot, and it was great. I bought some neoprene socks, size was way off, and would have been too bulky to fit with both fins. My own ankle socks worked just fine. No sores on my feet from use. My girlfriend had the same fin, but it split on the back foot part. She shipped it back to the company a month ago to fix, but they should just replace it. She also said my new fin's yellow part was very stiff, but with use it loosens up more and works better. This fin is much bigger than the other one. For first timers trying out a monofin, I tried it about 15 minutes in the pool with my girlfriend, and I was ready to give up. Her boyfriend said to keep at it, and in a few more minutes I figured out better how to use it. So don't give up! It's worth the practice once you get it going! I use it in a swimming pool, and it works better from the deep end going to the shallow end.

I received the replacement monofin Wednesday,and was happy to get it, I looked at it without taking it out of the package. This one is broken, also. I am so disappointed. Clearly, this is a major problem and the company is trying to do the right thing by replacing them, but with that little rod broken, the monofin does not stay on when the child kicks their feet. It is very frustrating to say the least. My husband is trying to figure out some way to fix it so the monofin would be usable, but hasn't come up with anything. It looks like the little rod needs to be made of a stronger plastic or a good strong metal. I will wait to hear back from you. I was hoping to give a good review, and I do not want to give a bad review, because, I do think that the idea of the monofin is awesome, for children, and I think the company is working on a solution to the problem. Please, advise me as to what step to take to remedy this problem. Thank you so much, Piper Nebergall

Puede ser un buen regalo para aquellas personas que les gusta la natación y se esfuerzan para mejorar su técnica. Sirve muy bien para practicar nadar más profundo y ayuda a fortalecer el cuerpo para nadar mejor. 100% recomendado

Hay que tomar en cuenta la tabla de tallas. Le quedó muy bien a mi hija, es cómoda y sirve perfecto para lo que es: mejorar la patada de delfín.

What a great monofin! Great quality and colour, and if fit perfectly. It was the essential part of a mermaid tail, and worked wonderfully! Even though this product is meant for swimmers with experience, It even helps novice swimmers learn how to do the dolphin kick. NOTHING broke (still as of one or two years after the purchase), the strap can adjust from sizes 1 - 7, and the straps on the monofin come off once in awhile, but mainly stay on (water shoes help!!) WAY WAY WAY better than flippers. You can go much faster in a monofin. I absolutely loved this product! Pros: 1. Very fast in the water. 2. Beautiful dark blue colour and design. 3. Straps designed very well (ESPECIALLY compared to the FINIS Mermaid Swim Fin) -- they don't come off TOO easily, they are comfortable and are able to be easily adjusted. 4. Designed to give you lots of speed. This monofin can really help you go fast in the water. In fact, this monofin is designed well in general. 5. After 1-2 years of use, nothing has broken at all - the monofin is in almost perfect condition! 6. The surface of the monofin does not scratch easily. (Even after two years of use it has almost no scratches.) Cons: 1. Sometimes (but rarely) the straps will slip off. They can easily be put back on. 2. The fin is somewhat heavy and might take a while to get used to (it's around two pounds?) if a child is using it. Also, it is sometimes hard to transport (although I'm pretty sure that when you order it from Amazon it comes with a big, strong plastic bag that makes it much easier to carry) especially compared to flippers or other lighter monofins. I must say this is a fantastic -- or should I say FINtastic -- monofin. Adults and teenagers will get the best use out of it although I started using it at about age 10 (I am/was a very very strong swimmer) so if you are a strong swimmer as a child you may still be able to use it.

Gracias y felicitaciones por excelente servicio ,la alegría de mi hija es una de las satisfacciones que Uds permitieron que reciba

I bought a mermaid tail from finfolk and I already had a mahina but the mahinas don't fit the fin folk tails. This one is perfect as it fits and it's a great price point you definitely get what you pay for though The mahina I feel is a lot more comfortable for me well this one just feels a little bit more cheap which is fair because of the price difference. You may want to get some neoprene socks so that it doesn't hurt your feet if you plan to wear it for a long time.