GULL MEW vs SUPER MEW: Differences and Which to Choose

GULL MEW and SUPER MEW are both full-foot fins with similar names and similar looks, but GULL built them for different divers. The short answer: GULL calls MEW easy to use from beginners to veterans, you can wear it barefoot, and it works for skin diving and scuba. SUPER MEW is the MEW that GULL developed further into a scuba fin, with three rubbers in one fin and a size table for boots only.

This guide compares the two as GULL describes them on its official English and Japanese sites, then shows where the 6 other MEW models we sell fit in. Prices are the prices on our site when this guide was written; the product page always has the latest.

MEW vs SUPER MEW: the differences

	GULL MEW	GULL SUPER MEW
Type	Full-foot fin	Full-foot fin
Who GULL made it for	Easy to use from beginners to veterans, for skin diving and scuba	A scuba fin developed from MEW, for divers who want power that matches their kick, 1:1
Rubber	Thin, soft rubber pocket	Hybrid of three rubbers: soft pocket, hardest ribs, slightly softer stiff blade
Blade and ribs	Ribs built for the down kick, rounded tip	Quick midsize blade, ribs of equal height on both faces, V-shaped tip
Worn with	Bare feet or GULL boots	GULL boots (the size table has no barefoot column)
Sizes	XS · S · MS · M · L · XL	XS · S · M · L · XL
Weight per fin	690–1,025 g	910–1,200 g
Length	515–620 mm	565–650 mm
Colours	10	11
Price on our site	฿4,290	฿6,390

GULL measures both weights on black; other colours vary slightly.

GULL MEW: a first fin for skin diving and scuba

GULL launched MEW in 1984 as its flagship full-foot fin, and its official page still carries a "NO.1 SALES" label, according to GULL.

• A soft pocket that slips on and off: thin, pliant rubber, so even on your first full-foot fin you get in and out with little effort.
• Ribs built for the down kick: the part of the stroke where leg power turns into drive most easily. GULL says they answer strong and gentle kicks, so power divers and occasional divers both get on with them.
• A rounded tip: it holds the water from the start to the end of every kick, right to the tip.
• Bare feet or boots: wear it barefoot, or with GULL Mew Boots, Short Mew Boots or Skin Hot Boots.

See GULL MEW

GULL SUPER MEW: the MEW developed for scuba

GULL's Japanese page calls SUPER MEW a scuba fin developed from MEW, and the English page recommends it for divers who want power that matches their kick, 1:1.

• Hybrid rubber, three stiffnesses: soft rubber in the pocket, the hardest rubber in the ribs, and a slightly softer stiff rubber in the blade.
• Midsize blade, ribs on both faces: GULL says the blade responds instantly, and making the ribs the same height on the top and bottom of the blade improves rebound.
• 3D pocket: the opening hugs your Achilles tendon to reduce looseness, and GULL shaped it around Mew Boots. The soft heel flips down so your boot slides in easily.
• Grip: the same wraparound tread as GULL BARRACUDA helps on wet boat decks and rocky entries.

GULL does not describe SUPER MEW as a beginner fin. If you're just starting, MEW is the one GULL calls easy to use from beginners to veterans.

See GULL SUPER MEW

MEW and SUPER MEW size chart and weight

All numbers come from the tables on GULL's pages. Weight is per fin, measured on black.

GULL MEW (size chart on GULL's page)

Size	Barefoot	Mew Boots / Short Mew Boots	Weight	Length
XS	22–23 cm	-	690 g	515 mm
S	23–24 cm	22–23 cm	705 g	520 mm
MS	24–25 cm	23–24 cm	740 g	540 mm
M	25–26 cm	24–25 cm	750 g	550 mm
L	27–28 cm	25–26 cm	850 g	580 mm
XL	28–29 cm	27–28 cm	1,025 g	620 mm

GULL SUPER MEW (size chart on GULL's page)

Size	Mew Boots / Short Mew Boots	5 mm Mew Boots	Weight	Length
XS	22 cm	-	910 g	565 mm
S	23–24 cm	22 cm	930 g	580 mm
M	24–25 cm	23–24 cm	1,045 g	600 mm
L	25–26 cm	24–25 cm	1,060 g	615 mm
XL	26–27 cm	25–26 cm	1,200 g	650 mm

The same size letter doesn't mean the same foot. In 27–28 cm Mew Boots, for example, MEW is an XL, but SUPER MEW's table stops at XL for 26–27 cm. Always read the column for what you will actually wear. The other boot columns (5 mm Mew Boots for MEW, and Skin Hot Boots) are on each product page.

GULL says the size table is a guide only and fit depends on the shape of your feet. Between sizes? Ask us on LINE. You can exchange sizes within 7 days (subject to stock) if the fins are unused, have not been in the water and still have their tags and packaging; you pay shipping both ways unless we sent the wrong item or it is faulty.

Where the other GULL MEW fins fit

Besides MEW and SUPER MEW, we sell 6 more GULL MEW models. All are rubber fins.

• GULL HARD MEW · ฿4,490: MEW in a hardened rubber that GULL made for more power, with the same soft pocket. Sizes S–XL match MEW's dimensions and weights, but there is no XS and it comes in black only.
• GULL SAFE MEW · ฿4,490: MEW in an orange GULL chose to be easy to see at the surface or if a rescue is needed, with a slightly stiffer blade. No XS.
• GULL SUPER SOFT MEW · ฿4,090: a soft-rubber MEW that GULL made only for skin diving and snorkelling in shallow water. Not a scuba fin.
• GULL SUPER MEW XX · ฿6,490: the SUPER MEW as an open-heel fin for boots. GULL says it keeps the feel of the full-foot fin, with a blade as wide as SUPER MEW but shorter, so every diver can use it comfortably. Its size table includes dry boots.
• GULL SUPER MEW XX DRY · ฿7,490: the SUPER MEW XX tuned by GULL for drysuits. Higher-density rubber puts the weight at your ankles, so you can leave the ankle weights behind. 1,455–1,634 g per fin.
• GULL MEW CYPHER · ฿4,790: GULL's open-heel fin for boots, for any skill level, for divers who prefer a lighter, agile kick. The blade is shorter than ordinary fins and the ribs are lower. Works for skin diving and scuba.

The other 5 GULL fins we sell are not MEWs: GULL GT (฿15,990), a rubber jet fin GULL pitches for heavy loads and strong currents · GULL BARRACUDA (฿14,900), an ultra-long rubber fin GULL recommends for expert divers · GULL WARP FIN (฿13,990), a long-blade full-foot fin for experienced divers in currents · GULL EMDEN (฿2,890), a basic short-blade fin for relaxed snorkelling and new scuba divers · GULL MANTIS DRY FIN (from ฿4,990), the drysuit version of GULL's MANTIS strap fin.

To compare the specs of every fin side by side, see the fins comparison table.

Which one should you choose?

• New to diving, or want one fin for skin diving and scuba: GULL MEW, which GULL calls easy to use from beginners to veterans.
• Scuba in GULL boots, with power that matches your kick: GULL SUPER MEW, as GULL recommends.
• You like MEW but want a harder rubber: GULL HARD MEW.
• You want fins that are easy to see at the surface: GULL SAFE MEW.
• Only skin diving and snorkelling in shallow water: GULL SUPER SOFT MEW.
• Boots from XX's size table, such as GULL GS Boots or dry boots, and you want the SUPER MEW feel: GULL SUPER MEW XX.
• Drysuit diving without ankle weights: GULL SUPER MEW XX DRY.
• An open-heel fin with a lighter, agile kick: GULL MEW CYPHER.

Still unsure? Ask us on LINE, or read our overview of every fin brand we sell in the dive fins buying guide.

Our video reviews

• GULL MEW ยังน่าใช้อยู่ไหมในปี 2025? (Thai: is GULL MEW still worth it in 2025?)
• GULL SUPERMEW LIMITED COLOR สีใหม่ SUMMER SUNSET (Thai; the SUMMER SUNSET colour is not on GULL's current colour list)
• GULL SUPERMEW XX ของดีจากญี่ปุ่น! (Thai: GULL SUPERMEW XX, good gear from Japan)

FAQ

GULL MEW or SUPER MEW: which is better?

Neither is better for everyone. GULL makes MEW easy to use from beginners to veterans, and you can wear it barefoot. SUPER MEW is a scuba fin worn with boots, which GULL recommends for divers who want power that matches their kick, 1:1.

Should a beginner choose MEW or SUPER MEW?

GULL calls MEW easy to use from beginners to veterans, and does not describe SUPER MEW as a beginner fin. If you're just starting, start with MEW.

Can I wear SUPER MEW barefoot?

GULL's size table for SUPER MEW has boot columns only, with no barefoot column. If you want to dive barefoot, GULL makes MEW to be worn barefoot.

Are MEW and SUPER MEW sizes the same?

Not by letter. Check your foot or boot length in each model's table. MEW comes in 6 sizes (including MS), SUPER MEW in 5, and SUPER MEW sizes go by boot length.

How much does GULL MEW weigh?

690 g (XS) to 1,025 g (XL) per fin. SUPER MEW weighs 910 g (XS) to 1,200 g (XL) per fin. GULL measures both on black.

How is MEW CYPHER different from MEW?

MEW is a full-foot fin you can wear barefoot. MEW CYPHER is an open-heel fin for GULL GS Boots, with a blade shorter than ordinary fins, made by GULL for any level and for divers who prefer a lighter, agile kick.

What is SAFE MEW?

It's MEW in an orange GULL chose to be easy to see at the surface or if a rescue is needed, with MEW's features and a slightly stiffer blade.