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Not sure if anyone has heard or used Dexshell before?
But I came across these the otherday and thought I'd take a punt:
http://www.merlincycles.com/dexshell-waterproof-coolvent-lite-cycling-sock-71005.html
They use Porelle which I think is the same waterproof material in Sealskinz. I've ordered a couple pairs from Merlin and will be giving them a go in the Peak District next week.
Porelle is what Sealskinz used to use but I think they fell out over the licensing of it or something.
You can also get some other Dexshell socks [url= http://squarewheels.biz/catalogsearch/result/?q=dexshell ]here[/url], including mid-calf length
The 303's are £200 but I've seen them cheaper than that so are pricey. However as someone else put I'm banking on them lasting me a couple of years at least.
They are waterproof, and suitable for riding in sub zero temps.
They have an inner neoprene I think lining that closes nicely round the foot, and then they do up with boas which are ace and a clip that pulls the top part round to protect water ingress from the top.
They are so good and comfortable that I am not wearing my normal shoes anymore,.
Easy to walk in, I was concerned about rub round the calf area but nothing. They are just superb, and even went bike hiking today coz we got lost and and stepped into s boggy water by accident and my feet were completely dry! Best money I think Ive spent on bike stuff!
I'm another who wears Shimano MW81's, half a size too big so I can put a thick pair of merino socks on and still wiggle my toes.
It's rare that I get wet feet these days but I had a few with the older MW80's
I tried sealskins and they were OK but if you stand in water deep enough water gets into both.
I'm tempted to bite the bullet and get some shoes, and maybe some Sealskinz later on if required. Presumably something like the mh81s would fair pretty well keeping the wind out? Which is half the battle really. Wet feet is one thing. But windy wet feet is something else. And would these likely keep my feet warm on dry days when, say, in single figure temps?
Sealskinz are waterproof-apart from the big hole they need to function as socks to enable your foot to fit-meaning water can & will run in the top.
The only other way they leak usually is if the wearer hasn't trimmed their toe nails & it perforates the membrane.
Every single sock is tested to ensure it's waterproof before it leaves the production line.
Still, they work very well if worn under tights.
I personally wear them with winter boots if it's really cold, not instead of.
I use northwave artic 1 size bigger, woolie boolie socks, knee length sealskins and chemical heat pads.....My feet still freeze and its crippling, this year I'm going to try some heated insoles
Evans have got some Sealskinz on half price at the moment: http://www.evanscycles.com/categories/clothing/socks/f/sealskinz#!
Great offers if you have woman's or giant's feet 🙁