Speedo Optimus Swim Training Fins

Speedo Optimus Swim Training Fins Review

Speedo Optimus Swim Training Fins Feature

• Perfect for development of strong racing kick
• Comfortable, roomy foot pockets
• Slip-resistant heel
• 100% Rubber fin
• 6 Month warranty against manufacturer defect

Train more effectively with the Optimus Training Fins. The notched fin distributes force more evenly during a kicking cycle, allows for the natural uninterrupted flow of a flutter kick. The short blade creates training overload without slowing down the stroke tempo, even at racing speed. The rigid side rails allows for vertical stabilization. The foot pocket is designed with softer rubber for greater comfort and less chafing during maximum workload and extended workouts. The slip resistant treat on the heel keep feet stable on the bottom and sides of the pool.

About Speedo
In 1914, Speedo was founded in Australia by Alexander MacRae, a 22-year-old Scottish immigrant who arrived in the country in 1910. The company began when MacRae Hosiery manufacturers, established by Alexander in 1914, extended the manufacture of underwear to swimwear and became MacRae Knitting Mills. A naming competition was held by the staff in 1928 and won by a Captain Parsonson, who coined the slogan, "Speed on in your Speedos." In 1929, the first swimsuits were in production and it didn’t take long for Speedo to successfully establish itself. World War II caused the brand turn over 90% of it’s manufacturing to war production, providing the armed services with vital equipment such as mosquito nets. After the war, Speedo opened a new factory and was able to re-establish itself, due to increased demand for swimsuits. In 1951, Speedo Knitting Mills (Holdings) Ltd, was incorporated and became a publicly traded company on the Sydney Stock exchange.

Speedo hit the international stage in earnest, at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, and a few years later the brand grew on a more global scale. Export sales to the USA began and an international division was set up to monitor trade in New Zealand, Japan and South Africa. The expansion of the brand continued, and in 1976, Speedo was appointed as the official swimwear for the 1976 Montreal Olympics, where 52 out of 54 countries wore their swimsuits.

Speedo continues to make its mark in the pool and on the beach today. Many world class athletes who wear Speedo include U.S. phenomenon Michael Phelps, legendary Australian swimmer Grant Hackett, world record holder Kosuke Kitajima from Japan, and Holland’s Inge de Bruijn.

What's in the Box?
Speedo training fins

Manufacturer Warranty
6 months

Speedo's unisex short training fins allow for quicker cadance of a freestyle kick while still giving your legs a great workout. Unlike a full-length fin which can overpower your arm stroke, the shorter blades allow you to swim more normally. The orthopedic foot pockets make the fins very comfortable for long workouts. Fits shoe sizes 5 through 13.