Anyone use Sealskinz Socks

[spdpug98]

Just got back from my first really wet MTB ride of the year, and have decided that I need to try and stop my feet getting soaking wet (and cold).

Does anyone use Sealskinz Socks and if so are they any good, does the water work its way in through the top of the sock, therefore still getting my feet soaking wet and cold or do they seal at the top

[davethebunny]

use them when greenlaning on the motorbike.

They're pretty good. Tested mine when i bought them by standing in a bath of water.

BTW your feet will still get cold, and 'feel' wet, when in water, then feel dry again after.

[tuglet]

They are pretty good at keeping your feet dry. Wear a pair of merino wool socks underneath though if you want to be warm as well as dry. I've never had water in the top of mine.

[R.P.M]

Use them all through the winter, I find they help cut out that wind chill. When it gets really cold I then don the neoprene over shoes, for the full wally look.

[toxgobbler]

Yes on the motorbike, they really are very good and do exactly what it says on the tin.

[tvradict]

I bought mine a couple of years ago for Hillwalking, and I've used them on the motorbike.

I couldn't go walking without them anymore, essential kit. Mt boots were soaking on saturday, feet bone dry. I would echo comments about a thick pair underneath, when your boots get full of water your feet feel cold for a while.

[spdpug98]

Thanks for all the replies, looks like I will be buying a pair then

[y2blade]

yes on the bike (Motorbike/Quad/MTB) also horse riding too.

they work as they should

[theboymoon]

yerp, another fan here.

[angusc43]

yes - all winter - kept out the worst of the weather

BUT if you're an MTB rider like me and can't bring yourself to fit proper mudguards when it's tipping it down spray thrown up will eventually run down your leg and into the sock where it stays.....

[spdpug98]

angusc43 said:

yes - all winter - kept out the worst of the weather

BUT if you're an MTB rider like me and can't bring yourself to fit proper mudguards when it's tipping it down spray thrown up will eventually run down your leg and into the sock where it stays.....

Mudguards....what are they

Do your feet still stay warm though (well warmer that frozen!)

[Parsnip]

Don't really like them, I find my feet just get really sweaty and tenchfoot like - both for hillwalking, where I find boots and gaiters do the job or for cycling, where I swear by overshoes.

Have got 2 pairs - an adidas wind and waterproof pair that do the job when it is wet, but not too cold and a pair of Endura neoprene ones that keep the feet warm and dry on even the most minging of Scottish winter days.

Try them and see what you think I guess.

(front) mudguard are the way forward btw - I was once a sceptic till I tried the old innertube on the tripleclamps trick - if you don't find the need for a front mudguard when it is horrible and muddy, you are not going fast enough :P

Edited by Parsnip on Tuesday 7th September 16:41

[snotrag]

They do work very well and are considerably better than normal socks, I wear mine a lot.

Theres two problems -

First is that they have a a hole in the top where your legs go in But yes if your wearing shorts and its properly wet then some dribbles down - good way to combat this I found was vaseline - makes a nice seal.

Second - there really thick - I couldnt work out why I was getting really numb/cold feet with these on - they were making my shoes too tight and cutting off circulation.

So if your shoes are already on the tight side you might have problems.

[snotrag]

Double post - again! Every bloody time...

Edited by snotrag on Tuesday 7th September 16:44

[sparkyb999]

Best thing to keep your feet warm is decent shoes!!

I wear thin normal black socks, but the shoes I have are excellent, they dont allow any wet in, and are toasty warm. Cant recommend enough!

I have a pair of the Shimano MW80's and also a pair of Specialized BG Defrosters, both shoes are fantastic!. and provide loads of protection, caught my feet on many rocks/logs etc.

The cold to my feet was a real problem, casuing a lot of pain. As soon as i invested in the BG's, it was problem solved instantly.

Edited by sparkyb999 on Tuesday 7th September 19:46

[caiss4]

snotrag said:

They do work very well and are considerably better than normal socks, I wear mine a lot.

Theres two problems -

First is that they have a a hole in the top where your legs go in But yes if your wearing shorts and its properly wet then some dribbles down - good way to combat this I found was vaseline - makes a nice seal.

Second - there really thick - I couldnt work out why I was getting really numb/cold feet with these on - they were making my shoes too tight and cutting off circulation.

So if your shoes are already on the tight side you might have problems.

What he says! I actually use mine all year round as I bought SPD shoes that were slightly oversize to allow for the extra thickness and I haven't suffered from overheating in the summer!

Also water does run down your legs inside the sock so it will fill with water in extreme conditions - either try some kind of sealing like Vaseline or regard it the same as a wet suit; your feet will warm the water up.

Went on a particularly wet ride at Easter time and when I finished I emptied a good 1/4 pint of warm water from each sock.