Waterproof Socks

El Manana

28/04/2012 at 15:36

I've heard mixed reports about Sealskinz. Theres also Gore Bike Wear GTX socks

Doesnt look like Rockys are made anymore.

Any views? For use with walking trainers

Thanks

Warhippo

28/04/2012 at 15:43

I've used Sealskinz for a couple of years now - mostly with trainers though occasionally with boots. They've worked brilliantly for me so I'll certainly buy another pair when the current ones give up the ghost. Haven't tried the others so can't comment.

Daniel

28/04/2012 at 16:20

Another + for sealskinz from me. Alot people will say they dont work but I'v found them just fine. Only thing to watch for (as with any waterproof sock) is that water doesn't get in over the top, which might take only one splash in a puddle to do.

ed h

28/04/2012 at 16:50

Rockys are good; but the seams leak after a while.

Matt C will be on to tell you about available alternatives hopefully.

Sealskins let the water in but keep your feet warm; pretty horrible for multi-day trips IMO.

Warhippo

28/04/2012 at 16:59

Never had my Sealskins letting in water and that includes wearing them whilst wading across rivers and in very heavy rain (the expected usuals) - most of the time I twin them with trainers and I never wear waterproof trousers (I prefer a poncho and sometimes gaiters).

Genaa

28/04/2012 at 17:05

I use NRS Hydroskin neoprene socks over a lightweight merino liner sock. Whilst they don't keep feet dry they do keep your feet toasty warm and feel more comfortable for me than a properly waterproof sock...

El Manana

28/04/2012 at 17:31

Thanks everyone so far.

Neville Guibarra

28/04/2012 at 17:57

I've used Sealskins a lot mountain biking, but they are quite thick and clumpy for walking. I've got a pair of the Gore Bikewear ones that I usein Inov-8 Terrocs for walking. The nice thing about them is they are really thin, but quite a close fir so there's no bunching or wrinkling, wear them over a pair of lightweight walking socks and they don't make the shoes too tight.

Neil1

28/04/2012 at 18:10

Gore Bikewear Goretex for me. The only ones that I've tried that I can get on with.

Tom Black

28/04/2012 at 18:29

Have used sealskinz extensively over the last winter while working outdoors in the west of Scotland, and been very impressed. Reasonably comfy, feet only get slightly sweaty even when worn all day, and so far no leaks.

They seem to outlast the goretex liners built in to the footwear, and when eventually they do give up, it'll only be £15 for new ones.

huskyman

28/04/2012 at 18:36

£15? where are you getting them at that price?

Tom Black

28/04/2012 at 18:39

Erm, think it was Evan's Cycles, when they were on sale. See them in the £15-20 range now and again.

Nick Rose

28/04/2012 at 21:02

I use the MOD goretex boot liners that you can pick up from the military surplus shops. They are a bit bulky but I've found them excellent. Prefer them to sealskinz.
I've also seen that Reed Chillcheater do a waterproof sock; I'd be interested to know if anyone has tried those.

Richard Taylor

28/04/2012 at 21:12

Ended up with Trekmates Goretex socks when Rockies became unavailable and was worried about the baggy fit.
Needn't have worried as they have never caused a blister and have outlived any boot liner I've had X2 and are still going strong . Would recommend.

Stephen

28/04/2012 at 22:17

El,

Rockys are not bad at all, I seen a few pairs available on ebay in the Colonies.

If you wanted you could get them shipped to me and I could send them over if they would ship to Blighty.

Stephen

28/04/2012 at 22:17

Event socks is what we really want

Martin Carpenter

28/04/2012 at 22:21

Dunno. Kamlekia maybe for the stretch?

Suspect there's some theoretical scope to play around with fleece/soft shell panels etc. Just nothing like the market to support it!

Matt C

28/04/2012 at 22:33

It appears that Rockys do still make their Goretex Socks, and will sell direct and ship to the UK....

... but while the price is $39 to US customers, it's £39 for the UK and then shipping, duty and VAT brough the basket price for a single pair to a staggering £64 - they're good but they're not that good! (imo)

You might do better by using a US-based proxy-purchasing service such as forwardit.us (or verygoodofyouStephenthanks.com ).

Other possible alternatives have been mentions, from Trekmates or Gore Bike Wear. I found the Trekmates ones a very odd shape after Rockys, short in the forefoot and baggy elsewhere. The Gore Bike ones actually suit me better than Rockies, a little bit wider and less pointed towards the toes. My first pair are lasting well so far.

(As ed said, I've also found the seams on Rockys leak in the end. Even so, I don't write them off when that happens as the leakage is quite slow giving your feet chance to warm the water, which I find enough to extend my usage of unlined shoes into colder weather when a constant exchange of water straight through the shoe to my feet would be unpleasant).

Stephen

28/04/2012 at 22:38

64 quid for a pair, I would expect a foot massage for that also

I have never used mine on the move but find them handy for sticking on over my dry socks in camp if my boots or runners are wet.

huskyman

28/04/2012 at 22:49

I'd only use them for camp use, as in a toilet trip, so don't have to put boots on.

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