OUTDOORSmagic
 Home » Forum > GearFriday 25 July 2008 | Help  
Prizes to be won!
Click below to enter
Free weekly newsletter!
Join OUTDOORSmagic now
Members can use the forum and gallery, receive a weekly newsletter and are eligible to win great prizes!
why join?  
Latest Articles
The Friday Matinee!
Streaming videos for a Friday afternoon, this week with a touch of ridge...
British Mountaineer Missing In Pakistan
A British climber is overdue after setting out to solo a 6,000-metre peak.
Inov8 Debris Sock 40 - Quick Look
Combined sock / gaiter is designed to keep loose stuff out of your trail shoes.
Weekend Mountain Weather Outlook
Good grief, summer temperatures at last - our regular weekend mountain weather overview.
Peak Quarry Appeal Decision Due Monday
Court of Appeal to decide if Peak Park Authority can appeal against continued quarrying.
Travel Partners
Travel Partners
Exodus
Inghams
Explore!
TGO Magazine
Latest Reviews
6848 Total Reviews
Alpkit Apollo II bags
by Susanne Monka
Coleman F1 Lite
by RichardSun
VauDe Hogan Ultralite 1
by RichardSun
Salomon Salomon Elios mid XCR
by RichardSun
Berghaus X-Static Top
by curly
» Loads More Reviews
 FORUM REVIEWS
 
Related Categories:
Clothing \ Socks

 FORUM
Discussions by:   Latest Posts | New Discussions | Hot Threads | Forum Topics
 Search forum: 
WATERPROOF SOCKS
Opinions anyone?
1 to 8 of 8 messagesTo post a reply you need to be a member - Join now.
Show/hide user stats
Been thinking of trying some, looked at the X-Socks ones and Sealskinz, probably more out there too, not sure which to go for. If you've used some I'd like to know which ones and how useful you've found them?
Show/hide user stats
I've got the sealskinz light and they are good for those really wet days but can be a little cold and clammy, almost like wearing wet socks !
Show/hide user stats
I've got a pair of the SS Mid-Length thermal (Merino) which I use for bad weather MTBing (along with winter MTB boots). Fantastic for biking in - they kept my feet warm 'n' dry during a winter ride in 5 to 6" of snow.

Oh, I have run x-country in them once for an adventure race in the New Forest. Would agree with ecco that my feet got a bit clammy but much drier than the boggy goo slopping around inside my running shoes.
Show/hide user stats
My boots are non goretex Zamberlain and if wet weather is expected I wear Sealskinz with thin Bridgedale liners.
Show/hide user stats
I like 'em, especially with a pair of old and very leaky boots. After a few uses they can get pinprick holes from grit and splinters, but even then it takes a few hours before the wet in the boot becomes a little damp on the foot. I'm talking about seriously wet conditions; in hot or dry weather they are awful, worse than a gtx boot lining. But the cut of the sock isn't bad - much better than the non-stretch Seals oversocks that were around few years ago.
Show/hide user stats
Thanks for the info everyone, I think I'll try some still not sure which make yet though.
Show/hide user stats
I'm on the Sealskinz. Not too good for long distance, good for wading through water though, so I was thinking of getting a liner (or is that 'linner') to wear inside.
Show/hide user stats
I've used them. And my feet sweated BADLY.

Was sloshign along in them...didn't enjoy them, didn't like them.

I'd recommend a very thin liner to try to improve things.

 You say:
Message: (1500 character limit)
(Using the Quick Post will also register you with the site)
First Name: *
Last Name: *
Email: *
Security Image:This is a security image
Write the characters shown in the image above (Case sensitive)
I agree to the site's Terms and Conditions & Code of Conduct
  
  
 

Change stats view
Make external bookmarkAdd to My Bookmarks

« Previous thread   -   Next thread »
Home > Forum > GearForum jump  
Members Logon
Email:
Password:
forgot your
password?
Article search
Support our partners

 Send to friend | Join Now ^ Top of Page
About OUTDOORSmagic
- About Us
- Privacy Policy
- Terms and Conditions

Subscribe to OUTDOORSMAGIC RSS news feed.
Contact Us
- Support
- Advertise with us
- FAQ
- Retailers: free site review
Affiliates
- Take our news for free
- RSS Feed
Magicalia Digital Publishing
Cycling
- BIKEmagic
- RoadCyclingUK
- SheCycles
- LondonCycleSport
- Visordown
- ProTourNews
Outdoors
- OUTDOORSmagic
- FISHINGmagic
- GOLFmagic
- TheMainSail
Lifestyle
- ThinkBaby
- Gardening.co.uk
- AVReview
- ThinkCamera
Hobbies
- ModelFlying
- MilitaryModelling
- ModelBoats
- GetWoodWorking

- Full Portfolio
© 1999-2008 Magicalia Ltd.