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Waterproof socks
Waterproof socks
by Back Of Beyond » Tue Aug 13, 2019 7:03 am
Hi, currently considering getting a pair . Do they do as it says on the tin and can anyone please recommend a decent pair which doesn't burst the bank ?
Cheers
Cheers
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Re: Waterproof socks
by prog99 » Tue Aug 13, 2019 12:38 pm
I’ve used sealskin ones. Was very sceptical but they seem to work.
They feel very unusual the first time you get them wet!
They feel very unusual the first time you get them wet!
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Re: Waterproof socks
by rockhopper » Tue Aug 13, 2019 1:18 pm
As above, I use Sealskinz socks for mountain biking although not for hillwalking.
Re: Waterproof socks
by Back Of Beyond » Tue Aug 13, 2019 7:23 pm
prog99 wrote:I’ve used sealskin ones. Was very sceptical but they seem to work.
They feel very unusual the first time you get them wet!
Excellent thanks for the feedback
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Re: Waterproof socks
by Back Of Beyond » Tue Aug 13, 2019 7:23 pm
rockhopper wrote:As above, I use Sealskinz socks for mountain biking although not for hillwalking.
Cheers , looks like its sealskins then

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Re: Waterproof socks
by scoob999 » Tue Aug 13, 2019 8:20 pm
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-PAIR-MILITARY-WATERPROOF-BREATHABLE-BOOT-LINERS-WARM-DRY-FEET-04021/182313633494?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=484860475445&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Love these, but the last pair I got had been repaired and leaked! They sent me a new pair when I complained though
Love these, but the last pair I got had been repaired and leaked! They sent me a new pair when I complained though

Re: Waterproof socks
by mrssanta » Tue Aug 13, 2019 9:01 pm
I got some sealskinz but found them a very strange shape and not stretchy like normal socks. They did not feel comfy at all. Shame as I thought I would save on new boots as my old ones were leaky.
Although it is more likely that my feet are the strange shape rather than the socks!
Although it is more likely that my feet are the strange shape rather than the socks!
Re: Waterproof socks
by Back Of Beyond » Tue Aug 13, 2019 9:29 pm
scoob999 wrote:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-PAIR-MILITARY-WATERPROOF-BREATHABLE-BOOT-LINERS-WARM-DRY-FEET-04021/182313633494?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=484860475445&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Love these, but the last pair I got had been repaired and leaked! They sent me a new pair when I complained though
Thanks for that , another possible option, cheers
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Re: Waterproof socks
by Back Of Beyond » Tue Aug 13, 2019 9:30 pm
mrssanta wrote:I got some sealskinz but found them a very strange shape and not stretchy like normal socks. They did not feel comfy at all. Shame as I thought I would save on new boots as my old ones were leaky.
Although it is more likely that my feet are the strange shape rather than the socks!
Hahaha , sounds like my plates of meat as well lol
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Re: Waterproof socks
by WalkWithWallace » Wed Aug 14, 2019 7:38 am
I've got a pair of Sealskinz knee high socks (army issue) and Dexshell waterproof socks. I like the latter the best out of the two.
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Re: Waterproof socks
by Sack the Juggler » Wed Aug 14, 2019 11:48 am
thanks for the tip, I'll give those dexshell a tryWalkWithWallace wrote:I've got a pair of Sealskinz knee high socks (army issue) and Dexshell waterproof socks. I like the latter the best out of the two.
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Re: Waterproof socks
by weaselmaster » Mon Aug 26, 2019 9:04 pm
I've got through a number of pairs of Sealskinz over the last few years. The heavy weight ones last longer, although you still have to be careful about washing/drying them. Also be aware that any sharp bits of bracken that get inside your boots can puncture the membrane.
I don't buy wool things anymore, so I've been using Dexshell Terrain socks, which I find more comfy than the equivalent Sealskinz. Again need care when washing. They will start to leak after a bit though. You can sometimes find them around £25 rather than £35. I think Aldi did them at £15 a couple of years ago, maybe they'll appear there again
I don't buy wool things anymore, so I've been using Dexshell Terrain socks, which I find more comfy than the equivalent Sealskinz. Again need care when washing. They will start to leak after a bit though. You can sometimes find them around £25 rather than £35. I think Aldi did them at £15 a couple of years ago, maybe they'll appear there again
Re: Waterproof socks
by weaselmaster » Mon Oct 28, 2019 9:48 pm
Have taken up Scoob’s suggestion re the goretex boot liners. Definite improvement over all the waterproof socks I’ve tried and cheaper too. Would be fine if you had to wade in deep ( over top of boots) water and you took socks and liners off before the wade. Not sure how long they’ll last- been using now for last 5 weeks.
Re: Waterproof socks
by rabthecairnterrier » Wed Oct 30, 2019 12:11 am
weaselmaster wrote:I'v
I don't buy wool things anymore, so I've been using Dexshell Terrain socks, which I find more comfy than the equivalent Sealskinz. Again need care when washing. They will start to leak after a bit though. You can sometimes find them around £25 rather than £35. I think Aldi did them at £15 a couple of years ago, maybe they'll appear there again
Bought a pair in Aldis about a year ago, still going strong after intensive use, and more comfortable than Sealskinz IMO. Have just bought a second pair.
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