Sealskinz socks

[Littlepeahead]

I have a pair of waterproof boots but they are nowhere near as comfortable as my Alpinestars SMX4s which are great off the bike for walking about in. So for trips I'm thinking waterproof socks might be the answer.

Anyone own Sealskinz? Or another brand?

My feet are size 3 so usually I have to buy children's socks so don't want anything too bulky.

[jambo]

Bought a set years ago during a week trip that reasoned throughout and showed my waterproof boots weren't.

It still leaves you with wet boots which isn't great for them but your feet stay nice and dry even several years down the line and they've been through the washing machine a few times. Also handy in a wet field in trainers. Not worn them every day but I reckon they'd keep watertight for a useful length of time.

Jambo

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[NTECUK]

They are brilliant.
Great for walking the dogs, paintball and on the bike.
Had some in go outdoors last year but we're 7's

[Littlepeahead]

That's what I'm thinking, chuck them in the topbox and if it starts raining I'll put them on along with my waterproofs rather than having to wear less comfortable boots all week on the off chance of rain or having to take 2 pairs away.

[NTECUK]

You can getrubber over boots too.
But they are a headache to get on (well the ones I have). And on a ride from witham to Watford in the rain they are not as in control as proper boots.

[maviczap]

Yup, they're the only ones to get. You can walk around in Crocs and your feet will still stay warm & dry.

You can find camo coloured ones on Ebay, which are military issue ones, they're usually a bit cheaper, plus they got to knee length, which I think gives you a bit more waterproof protection when wearing calf length boots

[Teejayexc]

That's what I'm thinking, chuck them in the topbox and if it starts raining I'll put them on along with my waterproofs rather than having to wear less comfortable boots all week on the off chance of rain or having to take 2 pairs away.

Just stick your feet in a couple of Waitrose carrier bags, then put your boots on.

[Littlepeahead]

I found them in Evans Cycles for £15, so ordered a pair. I can use them for walking too as my trainers are fairly waterproof unless I tread in a big puddle.

I like the assumption I'm a Waitrose shopper, not Asda, though yesterday my Waitrose bag wasn't up to the job and split halfway back to the car. It was nearly a ciabatta and goat's cheese with beetroot ravioli disaster.

[Teejayexc]

Knew you wouldn't be an Asda gal.

Ps, re your sig.... The twentieth century playwright and author Tennessee Williams once said, “If I got rid of my demons, I’d lose my angels.”

[NTECUK]

I found them in Evans Cycles for £15, so ordered a pair. .
Thats a good price
jambo I must be hard on mine as I need a 2 new pairs every year. ;)

[Bibio]

i have army issue goretex ones, simply superb. you wear socks then stick the 'boot liners' on then put feet into boots. your feet stay nice and dry as they also wick the sweat way. they are also very thin so stow away easy. they also dry very very quickly, when they start to get 'damp' just give them a wash and stick them in the tumble drier and they are as good as new. i would not be without mine.

[davepreston]

as Bib says they are military essential kit, proper life changing stuff, anyone who's had to do a few months tabbing in the damp will attest to the necessity of a good set of seal skins
worth 10x their weight in gold

[Bibio]

i dont have sealskins i have goretex boot liners, the green ones. i looked at getting the sealskins but the liners made much more sense. when i'm away on jollys i can put fresh socks on every day and just air the liners at night. the sealskins are socks and take a while to dry out and if like me have sweaty feet you have to wash/dry them each night. i thought that the goretex liners would get a bit wiffy but they dont which is strange.

[Littlepeahead]

The trouble with anything army surplus shop is they don't tend to make it in my size. I did once manage to get some steel toe cap boots for gigs in a size 4 and still needed insoles and several pairs of socks to make them fit. My waterproof poncho is hilarious, I look like a camo jellyfish but it's great for festivals.