Seems like a hefty premium over normal Sealskinz. Does is actually make any difference in keeping the water from dribbling down between the cuff and your leg?

Yes, I can wear a normal pair of socks underneath and they’re bone dry afterwards

That sounds promising.

Yep, so far so good ten rides done, bone dry.

Are these reports from the ankle length versions, or something a bit further up the calf?

Mid-length here, comes up just behind my knee/shin guard