Sealskinz socks, talk to me.

[Pellet Pinger]

After years of hammer, my Meindl boots have started to let a little moisture in. They are sooooo comfortable im reluctant to start looking for new ones as theres plenty of life left in them.
Do the Sealskinz do what they say on the tin? and do you end up with sweaty feet in warmer months, any other comments?
Cheers.

 

[HonestJohn]

I gave up trying to keep my boots waterproof. Now I wear the knee height Sealskinz socks and wade through rivers without a care. Feet stay dry and yes, they don’t leak. Some foot sweat for sure, but not a deal breaker. Never going back to gaiters and goretex boots

 

[nun_hunter]

Yes, they are waterproof and keep your feet dry with minimal sweating. The only downside for me was the sock is quite narrow and squeezed my toes together inside boots/shoes. This lack of space meant my feet got colder much quicker.

 

[Nickb]

I gave up trying to keep my boots waterproof. Now I wear the knee height Sealskinz socks and wade through rivers without a care. Feet stay dry and yes, they don’t leak. Some foot sweat for sure, but not a deal breaker. Never going back to gaiters and goretex boots

Sounds great , my boots are leaking too.
Any link to them ?

 

[Bavarianbrit]

Bought a pair and so far have never used them.

 

[Tazz]

After years of hammer, my Meindl boots have started to let a little moisture in. They are sooooo comfortable im reluctant to start looking for new ones as theres plenty of life left in them.
Do the Sealskinz do what they say on the tin? and do you end up with sweaty feet in warmer months, any other comments?
Cheers.

Can you not find the source of the leak, ( having fixed a few boots previously)

 

[paul o']

Yup but don't let her wash them with comfort etc they will leak like a bucket with no bottom.

 

[Essexsussex]

Tbf mine don’t often talk to me. Good bants when they do though.

 

[MountMeru]

After years of hammer, my Meindl boots have started to let a little moisture in. They are sooooo comfortable im reluctant to start looking for new ones as theres plenty of life left in them.
Do the Sealskinz do what they say on the tin? and do you end up with sweaty feet in warmer months, any other comments?

The goretex in my Meindls is totally stuffed and the water pours in....I wear a thin pair of cotton socks under the Sealskinz....they are always bone dry after a hard day in very wet conditions. Highly rate the Sealskinz socks.

 

[Pellet Pinger]

Thanks guys, i’ll get myself a pair.

 

[HonestJohn]

Thanks guys, i’ll get myself a pair.

Get the tall ones!!! If you want regular height, I have a new pair (unpackaged) I can sell you cheap, size large (9.5-10 ish).

 

[Edinburgh Rifles]

Have several pairs
Even wear them with wellies
Sweat stays on the outside

Awesome bits of kit

 

[beenseen]

Look on e bay for the Military one’s, buy new not used, a lot cheaper than standard sealskins socks.

 

[Foxyboy43]

Very good for keeping water out though the short versions have a habit of slipping down your welly.

 

[SSN100]

Look on e bay for the Military one’s, buy new not used, a lot cheaper than standard sealskins socks.

Never used these when I was in the military, but use them for stalking now. Wouldn’t want to cover lots of miles in them or be moving fast, but for plodding through soggy ground they are great.

 

[Dunwaters]

Can you not find the source of the leak, ( having fixed a few boots previously)

The problem is almost always a hole or tear in the waterproof liner. Then they tell you that its all your fault because you didn’t cut your toenails so they won’t fix or replace them under warranty.

 

[HonestJohn]

Very good for keeping water out though the short versions have a habit of slipping down your welly.

WTF would you wear waterproof socks in wellies ?

 

[Foxyboy43]

WTF would you wear waterproof socks in wellies ?

Good point a d very well made.
In my case on tip of thin socks - for warmth.
Other combinations are available….

 

[Tazz]

WTF would you wear waterproof socks in wellies ?

Sounds like a “2 Condoms” solution

 

[Foxyboy43]

Sounds like a “2 Condoms” solution

Mandatory in Ireland - to be sure, to be sure….