Seal Skin Socks

Someone on here reccommended that I get some to wear on my non-water proof sidi couriers.

Now, questions:

1. Where can I buy these socks?
2. Are they really made from seal skin?
3. What's the benefit of such socks?

Thanks


Mr Diggler.

I've had these in the past when I was in the forces. They are OK but good old plastic bags are good enough and they make it easier getting boots on and off. I found the sealskin made my footwear feel tight and restrictive.

You can get them from most good retail outlets such a walking shops. Wiggle probably do them at a good price. They are a bit chunky and crispy though, but do work. If it is hot you get sweaty I find in them. Not cheap. I use them in the wet.

I've been told that they're very good at keeping the water out and not too pricey. Not looked into it, but try hiking/camping shops- Snos+Rock etc.

And no, I don't think that they are made from seals.

Sea Lions maybe...

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductSearc...kinz&cat=cycle

looks like there is a thinner one now, which would be better as the others are walking sock like.

I have a friend who has recently bought some sealskin gloves, says they work a treat so am guessing the socks are pretty good too.

Originally Posted by Furry Ginger One

I've had these in the past when I was in the forces. They are OK but good old plastic bags are good enough and they make it easier getting boots on and off. I found the sealskin made my footwear feel tight and restrictive.

Someone recommended them over the weekend. I like your idea better though.

[fizzwheel]

I've got a pair of the thiner lighter ones that I wear when I'm cycling. They are really good, keep your feet dry.

However as Dr Rich says, I find that wearing them makes and keeps my feet more sweaty than normal socks. But they are definately better than plastic bags are.

I got mine from a camping / walking shop, some Millets will if they are a big store, Blacks will also, cheapest place is probably going to be wiggle.

[JamesMio]

Bringing an old thread back to life, but I'm about to place an order with SealSkinz through work (we're looking at becoming a stockist) so if anyone's interested I could order some stuff in for you at mates rates... Not sure what the discount would be yet, but it'd certainly be less than RRP. Anyone interested?

[northwind]

I love my sealskinz... Never used them on the SV, I have waterproof boots, but they're amazing for cycling. Foot down in a stream? Doesn't matter. Shoes still wet on monday when you decide to cycle to work, but put your foot down in a stream 16 hours earlier? Doesn't matter. They're like voodoo