Waterproof socks

[bigeasygator]

Anybody ever seen these or had any experience with them? There are a few reviews out on Amazon as well and, in general, they seem pretty positive. Could think of quite a few hunts where these would come in handy if the cons aren't too overwhelming.

http://thatoregonlife.com/2016/01/7358/

http://www.amazon.com/Showers-Pass-...&ie=UTF8&qid=1457464887&sr=8-4&keywords=socks

 

[wapitibob]

I'm skeptical after watching the video. Standing static in water doesn't come close to the actual stretching and hydraulic action they will see when in a saturated boot or shoe. Sure would be nice if they worked. Seal Skins make a similar product. I need something, haven't had a goretex boot last more than a month or two in a cpl decades.

 

[bigeasygator]

I'm with you, though the reviews seem to be positive with the exception of the fit (seems like a very snug, tight sock which comes with its own issues). I might have to get a pair just to see for myself. Certainly wouldn't want to trust them on any extended hunt until someone could share some real world hunting experience or I could try them for myself.

 

[Becca]

Interesting...would love to hear a real world review if anyone actually gives these a whirl. I do my best to keep my hiking boots dry...on the occasions when they have gotten wet (usually from going over the tops on creek crossings) the issue has been that the water doesn't drain out due to the goretex. The inside of the boots soak up water, and it ends up feeling pretty sloshy for awhile, even if I dump the standing water out.

I spend most of the summer hiking and Packrafting in regular (non GTX) saloman trail runners, and usually just wear regular hiking socks. Although my feet get wet, the water is able to drain right back out and I end up with damp socks instead of water logged socks. As long as temps are about freezing, and I give my feet a chance to dry out in the evenings this seems to work fine. I did pick up a pair of lightweight neoprene socks like these last season, for occasions when it's right at freezing and my feet got cold sitting in a packraft all day:
http://www.amazon.com/NeoSport-Wets...qid=1457471852&sr=8-1&keywords=neoprene+socks

They were plenty comfortable for hiking as long as the terrain was wet and swampy, but I found I got hotspots wearing them too long in dry conditions. I will probably still use them for summer through hikes (our routes are often very wet), but bring an extra pair of hiking socks if prolonged dry mountain passes are on the agenda.

 

[bigeasygator]

Well, I picked up a pair of the merino version and of the coolmax version. I'll try and put them through the paces a bit when they eventually come in. These seem like they could make the world of difference on some of the coastal Alaska/BC hunts if they work! Curious to see how they fit over liners as well as under a heavier sock. Also curious to see how much they truly breathe and whether the snug fit is too uncomfortable. Oh yeah, and whether they keep my feet dry as well . We'll see!

 

[JNDEER]

Post an update once you are able to give these a try.

I have had good success with Rocky gortex socks. I put them over a thin pair of merino socks when hunting in all day rain. Although my boots may get water logged, my feet stay dry all day.

 

[bigeasygator]

Here are a few more options. Might have to check out a few of these as well!

http://hiconsumption.com/2014/09/best-waterproof-socks/

 

[rayporter]

many years ago you could go to a dilapidated brick building in a small southern Ohio town and buy reject rocky boots off the reject rack at the factory, and they held up for years. they were waterproof and the soles did not rot or fall off the first year. i have an old pair that came from that building and can still wear them.

the junk sold now needs these socks cause they leak in a week.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I would be keen to know how these worked.

I used goretex socks years ago and seal skins as well. They were more over socks than socks. They were fairly waterproof but would not stand up to immersion after some use. It was also easy to wear holes in them with a few miles.

 

[Piscatory_4]

If these work well it could save on the price of boots, not having to buy goretex lined boots. You could wear jungle boots with vents in the sides to let water drain out. I have a pair of the Seal Skins but haven't tried them yet. I have a pair of the original style from the 90's for winter MTBing but they seemed to make my feet cold, probably because they were too snug in the shoe. Don't remember how waterproof they were. Still have them at any rate. Bought a pair of dirt bike socks from Klim that have a liner sock and a goretex outer sock. They are knee high and have worked good the couple of times I have worn them in boots that always leak at the first splash.