Unlike the Powerfin Pros, the Speedo Switchblade swimming fins feature a closed-heel design. Whether you go with an open- or closed-heel fin will depend on your preferences. Once again, we’ll go through the differences later in the article.

Something I like about the blade is its durable and soft construction. This not only allows for a flexible swimming fin that ensures proper undulation but also allows you to safely swim in a lane with other swimmers. I like the simplistic nature of the Zoomer Gold swim fins. They have everything you need in a good training fin without overcomplicating the design.

If you are experiencing shoulder pain, it is not a bad idea to throw on a pair of fins to reduce some of the stress on your shoulders and assist with the recovery process before it becomes an injury. These fins are also appropriate for advanced-level swimmers, but if you are at this level, I recommend opting for a fin with more features like the Arena Powerfin Pro (position 1) or the FINIS Edge Fins (position 7) if you can afford it.

Blade and heel design:Still featuring a short-blade design, the Edge fins have a slightly longer blade when compared to the Arena Powerfin Pro swim fins.

Swim Training Fins

Finswimming is the result of maximum speed a swimmer can perform in the water. Thank to this wonderful tool called " Monofin", athletes become real dolphin in swimming pool and could reach speed close to 4m/s performing 50mt for example in 14seconds!! Due to the short blades, these fins are better suited for intermediate-level swimmers rather than beginners. The shorter blade will require more effort when swimming. The Switchblade comes in various sizes, ensuring that swimmers of all levels will find their perfect fit. It also makes it a good option for kids and younger swimmers, granted that they already have some swimming experience. In terms of heel design, there are 2 styles. Unlike the blade length or shape, the heel design depends more on your preference than the level of your swimming.

The fins feature a closed-heel design, which FINIS claims to allow for a more secure fit while preventing hyperflexion. That said, from personal experience using open-heel fins, such as the Arena Powerfin Pro, this claim is not much of a selling point. Open-heel fins also provide a great fit, and I’ve never experienced hyperflexion issues from them. The Simply Swim Arena swimwear collection now offers a great choice of swimsuits, swimming shorts, goggles and floatation aids that are designed for adults and kids. This includes the performance Arena Powerskin and the Arena Carbon ranges of high performance competition and FINA approved suits. In addition you'll also find a selection of Arena Cobra Goggles. If you are looking for a good brand, with an exceptionally racing pedigree, which can cater for the needs of advanced swimmers, those at an intermediate level and even learners, then you don't have to look much further. Since they are more different than alike, I’ll cover them separately. You can find the Z2 Gold Zoomers in position 8 if you want to learn more about them. Featuring a classical design, the Sporti Training fins are a nice pair of swim fins and a great budget option for swimmers who want to save money.These fins also have a unique textile feature called sun protection, which prevents the colors of your fins from fading if regularly exposed to the sun– super useful for swimmers who train outdoors or in open water.