﻿{"id":652876,"date":"2026-09-22T03:40:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T10:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=652876"},"modified":"2026-09-22T03:40:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T10:40:05","slug":"youve-probably-seen-finis-slipfin-pro-heres-what-makes-it-different","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/youve-probably-seen-finis-slipfin-pro-heres-what-makes-it-different\/","title":{"rendered":"You\u2019ve Probably Seen FINIS SlipFin Pro: Here\u2019s What Makes It Different!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>You\u2019ve Probably Seen FINIS SlipFin Pro: Here\u2019s What Makes It Different!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By now, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ve seen or heard of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finisswim.com\/slipfin-pro-launch?utm_source=SwimmingWorld&amp;utm_medium=PR&amp;utm_term=9-22\"><b>FINIS SlipFin Pro<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The strapless training fin has been making its way onto pool decks, social media, and into the hands of swimmers and coaches over the past year. But while its unusual design is usually the first thing people notice, the idea behind SlipFin Pro goes beyond simply removing the heel strap.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FINIS developed SlipFin Pro around a simple question: <\/span><b>can a fin add useful propulsion without dramatically changing the way a swimmer naturally kicks?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At first glance, the biggest difference is what is missing. There is no heel cup and there are no straps. FINIS SlipFin Pro slips over the front half of the foot, leaving the heel and ankle completely free.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That simple change creates a very different experience in the water.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_652873\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finisswim.com\/slipfin-pro-launch?utm_source=SwimmingWorld&amp;utm_medium=PR&amp;utm_term=9-22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-652873\" data-attachment-id=\"652873\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/youve-probably-seen-finis-slipfin-pro-heres-what-makes-it-different\/sfp-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SFP-4.png\" data-orig-size=\"2800,1600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SFP 4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Courtesy: FINIS&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SFP-4-700x500.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SFP-4-1024x585.png\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-652873\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SFP-4-700x500.png\" alt=\"FINIS\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-652873\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy: FINIS<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b>Why Rethink the Traditional Fin?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swimmers have trained with fins for decades because they work. They can increase speed, improve body position, build confidence and allow athletes to experience speeds they may not yet be able to reach on their own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But different fins also create different training environments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some traditional fins add enough weight or resistance to slow kick tempo. Others provide a high level of propulsion, which can be valuable for strength and overload work but may not always replicate the rhythm a swimmer uses when racing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That doesn\u2019t make one approach better than another. It simply means <\/span><b>different fins can be useful for different training goals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FINIS SlipFin Pro was developed for the moments when the goal is added speed and assistance while keeping the swimmer\u2019s kick closer to its natural rhythm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the fin is lightweight and leaves the heel exposed, swimmers can maintain a quicker cadence and move more freely through the ankle. The propulsion is noticeable, but it is not intended to overpower the stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For competitive swimmers, that distinction can matter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Race-pace training is not just about moving fast. It is about learning how the kick, hips, arms and body line work together at speed. If one part of that rhythm changes significantly, a swimmer may be moving faster without necessarily practicing the same movement they will use on race day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>FINIS SlipFin Pro gives swimmers and coaches another option for bridging that gap.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>A Fin That Feels Less Like Equipment<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the first things swimmers often notice about FINIS SlipFin Pro is how little equipment they feel around the foot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The soft material creates a seal around the front portion of the foot while leaving the heel and ankle open. Rather than surrounding the entire foot, the design allows the swimmer to maintain more freedom through the ankle while still receiving assistance from the blade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can also be a comfortable alternative for swimmers who dislike heel straps or experience rubbing and pressure around the back of the foot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SlipFin Pro can be used across all four strokes, making it an option for freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke and IM training.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its lighter level of assistance can be particularly useful when the goal is <\/span><b>rhythm, timing, body position or controlled speed rather than maximum overload<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_652871\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finisswim.com\/slipfin-pro-launch?utm_source=SwimmingWorld&amp;utm_medium=PR&amp;utm_term=9-22\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-652871\" data-attachment-id=\"652871\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/youve-probably-seen-finis-slipfin-pro-heres-what-makes-it-different\/sfp-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SFP-5.png\" data-orig-size=\"2800,1600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SFP 5\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Courtesy: FINIS&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SFP-5-700x500.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SFP-5-1024x585.png\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-652871\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SFP-5-700x500.png\" alt=\"FINIS - SlipFin Pro\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-652871\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy: FINIS<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b>Dip. Slip. Squeeze.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The strapless design may look unfamiliar, but putting FINIS SlipFin Pro on is intentionally simple.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, <\/span><b>dip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the swimmer\u2019s feet and the fins in the water. Next, <\/span><b>slip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> each fin over the front portion of the correct foot. Then <\/span><b>squeeze<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the toe area to release excess water and air.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That final squeeze creates the gentle vacuum effect that helps keep the fin securely in place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One detail can look unusual the first time someone wears SlipFin Pro: <\/span><b>the toes are not supposed to reach the very end of the fin.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small amount of space at the front is intentional. That space allows the swimmer to squeeze out the remaining air and water and create the proper seal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FINIS summarizes the process simply:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Dip. Slip. Squeeze. Swim.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once swimmers understand the sequence, it quickly becomes second nature.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_652875\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finisswim.com\/slipfin-pro-launch?utm_source=SwimmingWorld&amp;utm_medium=PR&amp;utm_term=9-22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-652875\" data-attachment-id=\"652875\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/youve-probably-seen-finis-slipfin-pro-heres-what-makes-it-different\/sfp-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SFP-2.png\" data-orig-size=\"2800,1600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SFP 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Courtesy: FINIS&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SFP-2-700x500.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SFP-2-1024x585.png\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-652875\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SFP-2-700x500.png\" alt=\"FINIS SlipFin Pro\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-652875\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy: FINIS<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b>A New Tool, Not a Replacement for Every Fin<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FINIS SlipFin Pro was never intended to replace every fin already sitting on the pool deck.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Longer or more powerful fins still have an important role when the goal is resistance, strength, overload or maximum propulsion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SlipFin Pro fills a different role.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is designed for training where swimmers want to experience additional speed while maintaining a quicker kick tempo, freer ankle movement and a movement pattern that stays closer to their natural stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That opens up opportunities for race-pace work, stroke development, underwater training, body-position work and assisted-to-unassisted swimming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, the question is less <\/span><b>\u201cWhich fin is better?\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and more <\/span><b>\u201cWhat are you trying to train?\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different fins create different stimuli. FINIS SlipFin Pro simply gives swimmers and coaches another option.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Sizing by the Foot, Not the Shoe<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FINIS SlipFin Pro is currently available in Small, Medium and Large. FINIS is also developing an Extra Small size, expected to be available later this year for younger swimmers and athletes with smaller feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike many swim fins, sizing is determined by <\/span><b>instep circumference rather than shoe size<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To measure, wrap a soft measuring tape around the top of the foot just in front of the ankle. Keep the tape flat and snug and record the measurement in centimeters.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Size<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Instep circumference<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21\u201324.5 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23.5\u201327 cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26\u201328+ cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is intentional overlap between sizes. For swimmers whose measurement falls between two sizes, FINIS recommends sizing down for a snugger, more performance-oriented fit or sizing up for a slightly more relaxed fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The full FINIS SlipFin Pro sizing guide can be viewed<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finisswim.com\/documents\/product-pdf\/FINIS_SlipFinPro_SizeGuide.pdf\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>For Teams and Programs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For teams interested in adding FINIS SlipFin Pro to their training equipment, FINIS recommends starting with a small assortment across each available size.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because SlipFin Pro is sized by instep circumference rather than traditional shoe size, having a few pairs of Small, Medium and Large on hand allows swimmers to try the fins, identify the fit that feels most secure, and determine the right size before placing a larger team order.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FINIS offers special team pricing for qualifying programs. Coaches and team representatives can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/share-na2.hsforms.com\/2MZkt76qXRte1H4A-t5iXCgsxzny\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">request team pricing here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>A Different Way to Think About Fin Training<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most obvious thing about FINIS SlipFin Pro may be its strapless shape, but the bigger idea is the training experience it creates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fins do not all need to accomplish the same thing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes the goal is to create more resistance or maximize propulsion. Other times, the goal is to add speed while keeping the swimmer\u2019s kick tempo and stroke rhythm closer to what they use without fins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is where <\/span><b>FINIS SlipFin Pro<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is designed to fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finisswim.com\/slipfin-pro-launch?utm_source=SwimmingWorld&amp;utm_medium=PR&amp;utm_term=9-22\"><b>Explore FINIS SlipFin Pro<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_652872\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finisswim.com\/slipfin-pro-launch?utm_source=SwimmingWorld&amp;utm_medium=PR&amp;utm_term=9-22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-652872\" data-attachment-id=\"652872\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/sfp-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SFP-3.png\" data-orig-size=\"2800,1600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SFP 3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Courtesy: FINIS&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SFP-3-700x500.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SFP-3-1024x585.png\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-652872\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SFP-3-700x500.png\" alt=\"FINIS SlipFin Pro\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-652872\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy: FINIS<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve Probably Seen FINIS SlipFin Pro: Here\u2019s What Makes It Different! By now, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ve seen or heard of the FINIS SlipFin Pro. 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