I've spent the last two days running around in degrees below freezing and my feet come back like ice blocks when they get wet.
I saw 'woollen lined sealskin socks' in a shop the other day. Waterproof, breathable and lined. Anybody had any experiences of these?
Also know some people use goretex socks. Whats the verdict on these?
Sealskin & Goretex socks
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Sealskin & Goretex socks
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Wattok - [nope] cartel
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I've been using these thermo neoprene socks in temps quite low this winter... never had cold feet.... they cost 40 lts (about £8)
http://www.ortopedija.lt/en/Gaminiai/li ... item_id=86
if you wanted a pair you can buy them from my local orienteering shop... he'd be able to post them... his English isn't so good so if you get stuck tell him to phone me....
http://www.tengris.lt/index.php
http://www.ortopedija.lt/en/Gaminiai/li ... item_id=86
if you wanted a pair you can buy them from my local orienteering shop... he'd be able to post them... his English isn't so good so if you get stuck tell him to phone me....
http://www.tengris.lt/index.php
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Gross - god
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I use "sealskins" (not really made of seal) for biking and they're great for that. Not sure about running in them though - they're not what you'd call ergonomically shaped - feels a bit like wearing a wool lined plastic bag really.
The other problem is there ok for fending off big splashes (e.g. biking through puddles) but wading around in them you'll get water over the top and then it can't get out.
The other problem is there ok for fending off big splashes (e.g. biking through puddles) but wading around in them you'll get water over the top and then it can't get out.
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FatBoy - addict
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My daughter swears by them - first started when adventure racing and still uses for Oing
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Man of Kent - off string
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I bought a pair of Sealskins waterproof socks a year ago. They are perfectly comforatble to run in.
They are however completely permeable to icy water,
And I don't mean they leak after a bit I mean the water goes straight in on the first run. Now they may be a dud pair but they are in the drawer with a receipt waiting for my next trip to ambleside.
I have a pair of neoprene socks wich also are not water proof (neither they are supposed to be) but they are warmer. Got these from Compass Point
They are however completely permeable to icy water,
And I don't mean they leak after a bit I mean the water goes straight in on the first run. Now they may be a dud pair but they are in the drawer with a receipt waiting for my next trip to ambleside.
I have a pair of neoprene socks wich also are not water proof (neither they are supposed to be) but they are warmer. Got these from Compass Point
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Kitch - god
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Hmmm. Sherwood Pines trailquest yesterday I could've filled a pint glass with the water out of my sealskins - so yes they're waterproof to stop water getting out but how did it get in? I guess running down my leg which probably means in such wet conditions you're better off with neoprene socks.
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