Knee length waterproof socks

1mancity2

Anyone got any Knee length waterproof socks or seen any on the tinterweb?, looked on CRC no joy, some jazzy ones would be good to brighten up the winter rides!

Cheers Guys and Gals

cooldad

Sealskinz do knee length rugby socks - on Ebay.

1mancity2

Ordered cheers CD

Alinshearah

would two bin bags not work?

DodgeT

You planning on going through some big puddles

1mancity2

Alinshearah wrote:

would two bin bags not work?

They would but, red socks will look cool!!

DodgeT wrote:

You planning on going through some big puddles

You know me to well! and you will just see a red flash as I bomb past you :twisted:

bails87

Bin bags would be sweaty, sealskinz are sweatier than normal socks, but still breathable.

I thought the rugby/football socks only had waterproofness to the ankle, then they were normal above that?

1mancity2

This is what Sealskinz web says

P3 Sports Socks£25.00
Technically better, these socks are all you’ve ever needed but now have all you’ve ever wanted being fully waterproof and allowing sweat out.

Unique 3 layer technology
100% Waterproof and Highly Breathable
In built blister reduction system

jayson

I have a pair of the shorter seakskinz socks, they come up about about halfway up my shin so with waterproof trousers on aswell im completely protected from anything wet.

Anything sealskinz is a great buy in my eyes and thoroughly worth the money.

1mancity2

jayson wrote:

I have a pair of the shorter seakskinz socks, they come up about about halfway up my shin so with waterproof trousers on aswell im completely protected from anything wet.

Anything sealskinz is a great buy in my eyes and thoroughly worth the money.

Yeah I have the shorter ones but I ride in shorts in winter so these will keep my calfs warm, I hope

nferrar

Think I got mine from here: http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/clothi ... cks-p13746
I'd previously gone off Sealskinz, water gets in through the top and they aren't warm when wet but I figured I'd give a knee length option a try coupled with 3/4 length waterproof baggies (and knee pads if needed). Seems to work in terms of comfort + good coverage (no exposed skin) but not ridden them in the wet yet so can't say it works. I've been pleasantly surprised by how well the socks stay up though, I thought they might end up slipping down with the tops ending mid-way up my shin but they actually stay in place (just below the knee).

allthegearnoidea

correct me if i'm wrong here but! i looked at the football socks (sealskinz) and they are only waterproof on the normal foot area and Not Fully waterproof the whole length, which stopped me buying as i fancied some long waterproof socks,

1mancity2

Says on there web 100% waterproof, will report back when I get them.

Anonymous

Knee length socks? Suitable for a spot of shooting later.



Or golf.

1mancity2

Ok socks arrived and they are indeed only waterproof to the ankle area!!

will still wear them and see if they stay dry enough for a couple of hours riding, odviously this is wether dependent

bails87

I'd send them back TBH, and just get the normal ones, they'll be waterproof to higher up your shin.


And you won't look quite as strange.

1mancity2

bails87 wrote:

I'd send them back TBH, and just get the normal ones, they'll be waterproof to higher up your shin.


And you won't look quite as strange.

Already have the ones to your shin and I like looking strange

Kaise

deadkenny wrote:

Knee length socks? Suitable for a spot of shooting later.



Or golf.

spiffing

1mancity2

Went out Sunday and it was very wet and the socks were good, legs were dry and clean,


although DodgeT says I look like Mary Poppins, dunno if thats a bad thing!