Turbo soles on DUI TLS350

aki · December 19th, 2005, 05:23 PM

I'm purchasing DUI TLS350, but wondering about the size of the Turbo Soles. With other measurements I'm going with size L suit, but looking at the DUI size charts I can see that the show size is 10,5-11 (~44 in EU). This seems quite a large shoe size. I personally have size 9 (~42 in EU) foot.

Is DUI adding something to he shoe sizes compared to foot size, or do I just have small feet? I've asked this from the store I'm purchasing the suit, but haven't got any reply yet.

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Aki

***ericfine50*** · December 19th, 2005, 06:01 PM

You have to factor in the drysuit undergarmetn bootie. I believe DUI assums it will be the 400G Bootie.

Eric

*Clare Gledhill* · December 19th, 2005, 06:08 PM

I'm sure you are aware of this but be careful that you are not talking about different sizes - UK and US sizes are different....

Joe Hesketh · December 19th, 2005, 06:32 PM

You could ask the store you're buying from to send you a complete foot with deck sole in a couple of different sizes for you to try and then send back. If they also do repairs, etc. they will probably stock these.

aki · December 19th, 2005, 06:36 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gledders)

I'm sure you are aware of this but be careful that you are not talking about different sizes - UK and US sizes are different....

The sizes I mentioned were in US and EU.

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Aki

cold water diver · December 19th, 2005, 07:35 PM

What I found worked good for me was to trace my foot using just the area which would actually come in contact with the ground when walking and I sent this in as well, this was a bit of advice I was given by a friend who has had a couple of dui suits in the past. Aki I have the same size foot as you judging by your post. I wear booties as well and went with the ML turbosole, which I'm very pleased with, a nice snug fit. Hope this is some help.

Harv

limeyx · December 19th, 2005, 07:37 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by aki)

I'm purchasing DUI TLS350, but wondering about the size of the Turbo Soles. With other measurements I'm going with size L suit, but looking at the DUI size charts I can see that the show size is 10,5-11 (~44 in EU). This seems quite a large shoe size. I personally have size 9 (~42 in EU) foot.

Is DUI adding something to he shoe sizes compared to foot size, or do I just have small feet? I've asked this from the store I'm purchasing the suit, but haven't got any reply yet.

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Aki

I have size 9 feet (UK) and I think I have size "ML" on the boots.
You want the boots as small as you can get em (so that they still fit obviously) in my opinion to minimize the number of layers of sock you need

I do believe it's possible to trace the outline of your foot in regular socks and send this to DUI with a custom-sized suit, so you might want to look into that.

aki · December 19th, 2005, 08:05 PM

Ok. So I think I need to go also with size ML with the soles.

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Aki

Joe Hesketh · December 19th, 2005, 08:12 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by limeyx)

I do believe it's possible to trace the outline of your foot in regular socks and send this to DUI with a custom-sized suit, so you might want to look into that.

For info, if anyone does this either by fax or email, bear in mind the different US paper sizes if sending from Europe. A friend of mine faxed his outline straight to San Diego when he got his Sig Series, but it distorted a little printing out in "letter" rather than "A4" and they put the wrong size boots on his suit as a result.

It would be an idea therefore to draw lines on the outline, heel to toe and across the ball of the foot, measure these (use inches :D ) and write them on there, and draw their attention to the possibility of distortion.

***ericfine50*** · December 19th, 2005, 08:15 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Joe Hesketh)

For info, if anyone does this either by fax or email, bear in mind the different US paper sizes if sending from Europe. A friend of mine faxed his outline straight to San Diego when he got his Sig Series, but it distorted a little printing out in "letter" rather than "A4" and they put the wrong size boots on his suit as a result.

It would be an idea therefore to draw lines on the outline, heel to toe and across the ball of the foot, measure these (use inches :D ) and write them on there, and draw their attention to the possibility of distortion.

How about Scan and e-mail?

December 19th, 2005, 05:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
aki(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 63	Turbo soles on DUI TLS350 I'm purchasing DUI TLS350, but wondering about the size of the Turbo Soles. With other measurements I'm going with size L suit, but looking at the DUI size charts I can see that the show size is 10,5-11 (~44 in EU). This seems quite a large shoe size. I personally have size 9 (~42 in EU) foot. Is DUI adding something to he shoe sizes compared to foot size, or do I just have small feet? I've asked this from the store I'm purchasing the suit, but haven't got any reply yet. -- Aki

December 19th, 2005, 06:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Clare Gledhill (Online) GUE Instructor Site Admin Pacman Champion! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,540	I'm sure you are aware of this but be careful that you are not talking about different sizes - UK and US sizes are different.... __________________ Clare . "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions....Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too can become great." Interested in DIR dive training? Always happy to chat/answer questions so get in touch via PM or visit www.dirdiver.co.uk

December 19th, 2005, 06:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
*ericfine50*(Offline) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MA Posts: 622	You have to factor in the drysuit undergarmetn bootie. I believe DUI assums it will be the 400G Bootie. Eric

December 19th, 2005, 06:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Joe Hesketh(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 657	You could ask the store you're buying from to send you a complete foot with deck sole in a couple of different sizes for you to try and then send back. If they also do repairs, etc. they will probably stock these.

December 19th, 2005, 06:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
aki(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 63	Quote: (Originally Posted by Gledders) I'm sure you are aware of this but be careful that you are not talking about different sizes - UK and US sizes are different.... The sizes I mentioned were in US and EU. -- Aki

December 19th, 2005, 07:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
cold water diver(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: eastern Canada Posts: 84	What I found worked good for me was to trace my foot using just the area which would actually come in contact with the ground when walking and I sent this in as well, this was a bit of advice I was given by a friend who has had a couple of dui suits in the past. Aki I have the same size foot as you judging by your post. I wear booties as well and went with the ML turbosole, which I'm very pleased with, a nice snug fit. Hope this is some help. Harv

December 19th, 2005, 07:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
limeyx (Online) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 708	Quote: (Originally Posted by aki) I'm purchasing DUI TLS350, but wondering about the size of the Turbo Soles. With other measurements I'm going with size L suit, but looking at the DUI size charts I can see that the show size is 10,5-11 (~44 in EU). This seems quite a large shoe size. I personally have size 9 (~42 in EU) foot. Is DUI adding something to he shoe sizes compared to foot size, or do I just have small feet? I've asked this from the store I'm purchasing the suit, but haven't got any reply yet. -- Aki I have size 9 feet (UK) and I think I have size "ML" on the boots. You want the boots as small as you can get em (so that they still fit obviously) in my opinion to minimize the number of layers of sock you need I do believe it's possible to trace the outline of your foot in regular socks and send this to DUI with a custom-sized suit, so you might want to look into that.

December 19th, 2005, 08:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
aki(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 63	Ok. So I think I need to go also with size ML with the soles. -- Aki

December 19th, 2005, 08:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Joe Hesketh(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 657	Quote: (Originally Posted by limeyx) I do believe it's possible to trace the outline of your foot in regular socks and send this to DUI with a custom-sized suit, so you might want to look into that. For info, if anyone does this either by fax or email, bear in mind the different US paper sizes if sending from Europe. A friend of mine faxed his outline straight to San Diego when he got his Sig Series, but it distorted a little printing out in "letter" rather than "A4" and they put the wrong size boots on his suit as a result. It would be an idea therefore to draw lines on the outline, heel to toe and across the ball of the foot, measure these (use inches :D ) and write them on there, and draw their attention to the possibility of distortion.

December 19th, 2005, 08:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
*ericfine50*(Offline) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MA Posts: 622	Quote: (Originally Posted by Joe Hesketh) For info, if anyone does this either by fax or email, bear in mind the different US paper sizes if sending from Europe. A friend of mine faxed his outline straight to San Diego when he got his Sig Series, but it distorted a little printing out in "letter" rather than "A4" and they put the wrong size boots on his suit as a result. It would be an idea therefore to draw lines on the outline, heel to toe and across the ball of the foot, measure these (use inches :D ) and write them on there, and draw their attention to the possibility of distortion. How about Scan and e-mail?