{"product_id":"turist-soviet-diving-fins-rubber-flippers","title":"Turist (Турист) Soviet Diving Fins – Black Rubber Flippers, Kiev, USSR","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese Turist (Турист) fins are Soviet diving fins made of heavy-duty black rubber at the Krasnyi Rezinshchik (Красный Резинщик) plant in Kiev, Ukrainian SSR. They have an open-heel design with original rubber straps and metal buckles, so one pair fits a range of foot sizes. The fins are in good vintage condition and feel solid and flexible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubber diving fins (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \/ Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turist (Турист)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiev Krasnyi Rezinshchik (Красный Резинщик)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick natural black rubber, metal buckles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarked Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soviet 280-315 (foot length 28.0-31.5 cm \/ 11.0-12.4 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e US men's 10-13 \/ EU 43-46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1.586 kg (3.5 lb) per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Embossed Turist name, KR factory logo, GOST standard and size range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (Soviet Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition. The rubber remains flexible and strong, with no major cracks or dry rot. There are minor scuffs and signs of previous use consistent with age, and the metal buckles show minimal surface wear. Please refer to the photos for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeavy rubber fins of this kind were a common sight in Soviet snorkeling and diving, and their thick, simple build is what many collectors remember about them. They are of interest to people who collect vintage scuba gear and Cold War era equipment, and they can also serve as props for historical films or photo shoots. They can be used for snorkeling by those who like the feel of classic rubber fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681915666581,"sku":"EBAY-406891131112","price":137.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/turist-soviet-diving-fins-rubber-flippers-1.jpg?v=1791721416","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/turist-soviet-diving-fins-rubber-flippers","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}