[Closed] Waterproof socks

Sealskinz are brilliant, especially the new knee high ones. Granted, you look like a cross between Britney spears and a scout master, but combined with my bliss knee pads and elements Five10s, I'm sorted in all conditions.

Sounds like you get rain running down yer legs into the socks, so completely expected. Sort that out, and you'll change yer mind.

No, definitely not rain running down the leg. I have worn them inside waterproofs with the overshoes over the top and my ankles will be dry but soles drenched.

Guess maybe I've just got a duff pair of seal skins?

Maybe, have you tumble dried them? My last pair had about 8 years of use, still worked pretty well.

No, never tumbled. I have washed them a few times using Nikwax soap + proofer. They weren't waterproof even before the first wash though.

I reckon you have a duff pair or VERY sweaty feet?

I find they're at their most effective under lycra longs. If the tops aren't cinched in by something like that it's easy for water to get in.

I have a pair of Aldi seal skinz clones, ankle (but long for ankle) length. Probably the best bit of bike/bike related kit I've bought in the last 12 months. Amazing. Dry feet, warm feet.

Polaris ones seem pretty good and can had be had for a bargain 50% off on their website.

I reckon you have a duff pair or VERY sweaty feet?

Absolutely true this...

Not the sole cause though. 🙂

The new ones are better than the old but tbh I was pretty happy with the old ones too. The big deal for me is, even when water did get in, they still keep me warmer- the difference between "some water got in" and "new, cold water constantly sprays me" is massive.

The dexshell ones are a little better ime but same ballpark.

why not put socks on and stand in basin of water till feet get wet,that way you know for sure,if feet don't get wet then it must be from water coming in DOWN your leg into socks,

only time i get water inside is when i fly through big puddles and the water eventually seeps in down the legs,

The new version with the rubberised grips do seem to be better at sealing against water ingress.

Dexshell are superior to Sealskinz for my chubby little calves. Feel like a snugger seal at the top. The short ones aren't much use for anything really, though, has to be knee length.

But your feet will always eventually get damp on a very wet ride, it will wick in from tights after big splashes or find a way past the seals if it's just running down your legs. The difference is that the relatively small circulation of water means it should warm up a bit and stay 'relatively' comfortable compared with the constant ingress of new, cold water through normal socks.

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...Sounds like you get rain running down yer legs into the socks, so completely expected. Sort that out, and you'll change yer mind.

Even welly boots get wet like that. 🙂

I have found SealSkinz work as advertised with one proviso. Make sure they fit properly, ie not being stretched to get on.

i never found them very good. used to last about a year IME. then when water got in it was like having a bucket of cold water sloshing about in each boot.
goretex sock FTW. feet stay drier, longer ( i wear shorts all year round ) with a snug cuff, when you do eventually get water in to them they seem to expel it.

I've found Sealskinz to be pretty good in general, with two proviso's, one:- get the longest possible to avoid wheel spray running down and inside, and two:- roll them on, I pulled my first set on by the cuffs, and the resultant stretching destroyed the waterproof membrane in no time. I've just got back from two sopping days riding in N Wales, and had dry feet after both of them.

This is how I tested my SealSkinz. I'm wearing Keen sandals.

Kicked through some ice, stood in it for a few minutes. My foot got cold (other foot not in water for comparison, just in snow). Then went for a short walk in the snow. Toastie feet in no time. Socks were dry when I took them off.

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For max benefit wearing a wicking cycling sock under them is even better.

the new style sealskinz with the hydrostop bit at the cuff are much better.

its also much better at pulling hairs out of your leg.

The big deal for me is, even when water did get in, they still keep me warmer- the difference between "some water got in" and "new, cold water constantly sprays me" is massive.

This is the benefit for me although i mostly use them for winter hill running. Part of the problem if your sweaty is that once the fabric is wet it won't breathe but then nothing will. They also seem to let water in under pressure.

On the whole i like them but i think if you expect them to keep you dry in all conditions then you're doomed to disappointment.

So just tested them by submerging them in a sink of water and yes they let water in. It seems the water is entering at the toe on each sock.

Return them for warranty,I bought my dad a pair for golf and one of his leaked,sent them back and received a new pair

Despite them never being waterproof I wouldn't feel happy trying to claim a warranty on them as I've had them for some time.

I have just ordered a pair of the polaris socks suggested above, hopefully they work a little better.

[quote=jam bo ]the new style sealskinz with the hydrostop bit at the cuff are much better.
its also much better at pulling hairs out of your leg.
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You too? I think it's all a plot to turn us into roadies!

Meh. Thick merino walking socks. Feet get soaking if you ride through a sheep dip, but they stay warm even at freezing temperatures.

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