Best Dive Fins for 2025
Author: Dr. Clare Prebble
Top Recommendations
Winner - All-Round Choice: Mares Avanti Quattro Plus
The Mares Avanti Quattro Plus are described as “reliable, tough fins” that last through professional use while remaining lightweight for travel.
Other Top Picks
- Efficiency: Scubapro Seawing Nova 2 (hinged design for hydrodynamic efficiency)
- Travel: Tusa Highflex Switch (detachable blade system)
- Cold Water: Apex RK3 Military (short, tough vented fins)
- Split Fins: Atomic Aquatics (gentler on knees/backs)
- Full-Foot: Cressi Reaction Pro (warm-water specialist)
- Budget: Oceanic Viper (entry-level value option)
- Special Mention: Oceanic Manta Ray (aesthetic design)
Key Buying Considerations
The guide emphasizes comfort, durability, blade flexibility balance, and heel strap type. Open-heel fins suit cold-water diving with booties; closed-heel full-foot fins work better for warm water and travel.
Three Strap Styles
- Ratchet: Standard, most common
- Bungee: Easier on/off
- Metal spring: Longest-lasting
Reviewer Credentials
Dr. Clare Prebble, Senior Scientist at the Marine Megafauna Foundation and PADI Divemaster, authored this guide based on 1,000+ dives across varied conditions.