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Your cart is empty.All of Cressi's fifty-year experience has gone into these fins, which are a modern revival of the successful principles of the rubber Rondine fins. As with other Cressi Fins, the Rondinella non-vented fin blade is positioned on top of the full-foot pocket for perfect blade alignment with your leg. The Rondinella utilizes a unique blade made of a very durable and lightweight, yet resilient polypropylene material that optimizes performance and blade stability. During molding a soft, flexible thermo-rubber (elastomer), foot pocket is coalesced with the blade to form-as-one with the blade. This same thermo-plastic is used for the fin frames and for some blade inserts. This material extends from the foot pocket through the blade, along the sides and fin tips. This mix makes the Rondinella fins, light and powerful: they are easy-to-use, not-too-demanding, and perform-generously at the same time. The Rondinella fins are perfect for snorkeling, free diving, and long swims. The computer-designed foot is enveloping and anatomical, making it easy to put them on and perfect for extended use. The fins are made in Italy.
Richard A.
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2024
I already had a set of these but unfortunately lost one so I knew exactly what I was getting. I am a licensed diver and have owned Cressi Fins for over 30 years; enough said.
John
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2023
I rated these 4/5 stars rather than 5/5 because after 6-5 uses, the rubber is just starting to peel on the edges of the blade. Other than that, I am very pleased with them. I should mention that they did NOT break when I got the front of the blade bent under the toe box and I stepped on it with part of my weight (trying to stand in rough water). I normally wear a size 43 shoe and the size 43/44 fins fit great! I was able to wear them on bare feet OR with 2.5mm water socks (which I did nearly every time). I felt like they had good power transfer. While they were initially a little tiring to use due to their length, I got used to it quickly and they saved me so much energy (and helped me swim me pretty fast). I did carry them in a large checked bag - I cannot imagine trying to fit them into carry-on luggage.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2021
Bought for a month long trip to Maui and used nearly every day for snorkeling. I used them with a neoprene sock, and the fins fit well and performed as expected, even with heavy exposure to the sun, sand, and salt water. They showed remarkably little wear, and I hope to be using them for a long time to come.
Montserrat M
Reviewed in Mexico on August 11, 2019
Llegaron en muy bien tiempo, muy bien empacadas y la talla fue perfecta. La relación precio calidad es muy buena. Espero poder probarlas en un par de semanas y regreso a actualizar mi comentario.
jbones
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2019
Let me start by saying I have very finicky feet. It's difficult for me to be comfortable in just about anything that goes on my feet, but the rubber boot on these flippers has just the right amount of stretch to be tight enough for good power transmission but flexible enough to conform to your foot. I agree with others, definitely get one size smaller than your "street shoes". Besides the boot, I loved the fin design. Activating them slowly uses very little energy for a longer breath hold, but when you need a burst of speed, they respond very well to more power.My wife and I used these on a trip to the Caribbean where we snorkeled about 2hrs per day. On our previous trip we both used the adjustable style flippers (US Diver) and they were fine, but it was only after using these that we could immediately see the benefit. In the adjustable, there is always a little bit of "play" in the toe box area, so you lose a bit of efficiency, not to mention extra rubbing and friction points, and the need to constantly readjust. With these Cressi's there is no movement of your foot relative to the boot, so no friction points, and great efficiency - at least for me (and my wife). make sure you buy from a buyer who allows returns in case you need to get a different size. Try them on wet and remember that salt water will make them feel even a tiny bit more loose than fresh (is this for real, or was it just my perception?). In any case, tighter is better, the rubber stretches.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2019
This review is based primarily on fit prior to using them for snorkeling. I tried the Cressi Rondinella, Agua and Palou Long Fin Adjustible. I wear women's Size 9 athletic shoes (8.5 dress shoe).Rondinella (blue) - Favorite! Most comfortable by far. Light weight. Flexible. Size 41/42. And, I think it's big enough to wear a water sock, if I want. I only wish it were available in pink (to easily identify mine vs my husbands). I like the full foot and feel more confident that it will stay put while snorkeling.Palou Long Fin Adjustible - Comfortable. I liked the idea of the adjustable, so I could opt in and out of water socks. The strap did feel secure enough that I don't think it would come off; although it was easy to get on and off. The foot part fit a little tight on top of the foot; which I think helped it from moving around. It was tight, but not uncomfortable. This definitely felt heavier than the Rondinella. I did like this one though.Agua - Size 39/40. Fit fine, but it did rub on the top of my toe near the cutout. The fin part was a harder plastic, so I was nervous about how durable it would be. This was definitely my least favorite.
Paul
Reviewed in Canada on June 30, 2018
I ordered this item in April 2018 for a planned trip in June. It arrived quickly and other than a quick "test" for fit, didn't have a chance to use them until early June. They performed great for the snorkelling excursions I engaged in. Much has been asked about the fit and sizing. My foot is 8.5 to 9 (Canadian-US). Based on various reviews, I ordered the 7/8 - European 41/42 size and they fit well (snug but not tight). Oddly, I found the price when ordering by the North American size was more than double ordering by the European size. I ordered the European size! I did a lot of snorkelling with these fins and was definitely not disappointed with their performance. By the way, I would not have purchased them at the higher price ($125.00 Canadian) indicated for the North American sizing - simply not worth that!
Tim
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2018
Update:After more than five years these fins have held up flawlessly to summers in the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas and I have no intention of upgrading them any time in the near future.After another three weeks of daily snorkeling these fins are going strong. They go on effortlessly and are easy in the feet.I bought thee fins for my Honeymoon to Amalfi, Italy. I used them for a week straight with no issues. They fit perfectly, with no discomfort (i did wear neoprene socks to avoid a repeat of sores from the rubber rubbing on my feet tht i experienced with other fins). I glided effortlessly through the water whie snorkelling.
Mathieu Emond
Reviewed in Canada on April 14, 2018
Qualité Cressi, bonne qualité et beau produit!
Marco
Reviewed in Italy on April 12, 2018
Comodissime per viaggi in aereo, leggere, poco ingombranti e efficaci. Pregio migliore, usando la dovuta attenzione, (sempre mi raccomando!), si danneggiano il meno possibile i coralli grazie alle ridotte dimensioni e all’ottima risposta nei cambiamenti di direzione. Utilizzo esclusivo perr snorkeling, No apnea di profondità,
maomi
Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2015
nice fin, comfortbale,wear 25.5 dress shoes, order size 7/8, perfect fit.
Tim
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2014
My wife and I used these on our trip to go snorkeling. They were comfortable and worked great! They were true to size for both of us but I'd also suggest getting some neoprene socks. They're not a necessity, but it made it an overall better and more comfortable experience. Definitely worth the little extra money for these fins. Only thing to think about is if you have a big enough suitcase to trave with them. They won't fit in a carry on size bag or even some larger bags. Some might say these are too big for snorkeling, but I totally disagree. These are easy to use in even shallow water.
Gordo Shumway
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2013
Superior fins and the best for the price if long life comfortable snorkel fins are what your after. Excellent quality and fit is consistent. I do not use socks and after hours of use my feet are still ready to keep going. If you like socks I am sure you'll be just as happy. Very blue, lol, but they are a good color that is easy to spot if gear gets thrown together plus they look cool underwater! Enjoy these great fins.just back from 2 weeks of abuse and they look brand new.
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