Sealskinz Socks - What Length

Wormishere1
Wormishere1 Posts: 284
edited September 2013 in MTB buying advice
Hi,

I already have a pair of knee length Sealskinz and they are great for the very cold and very wet weather. However, i am looking for a new pair for more general use.

Having looked on Wiggle etc there are lots of different lengths. What is the 'best' length for everyday autumn/winter riding (no stream crossings etc).

Nearly fully kitted out and ready for the cold and wet now - can...not....wait....
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    How about the mid length as a compromise.
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  • coulddobetter
    coulddobetter Posts: 812
    Definitely thigh with a Goretex suspender belt .
  • nferrar
    nferrar Posts: 2,511
    The knee-length ones + 3/4 baggies are the only ones that have ever worked for me. Shorter ones just get full of water (I'm assuming you're talking about wet rifes, there's far better socks if you just want warmth on a dry ride).
  • Wormishere1
    Wormishere1 Posts: 284
    Yeah, I have a pair of Endura Baabaa's for most rides and they are brilliant for the dry/cold weather.

    We have had around 3 days of rain up here the trails are getting pretty wet and I have been getting pretty damp feet at the end of the ride from long puddles/small streams that are forming on the tops.

    I think taping up the inside of my shoe so no water can get in near the cleats will be a good start. Like you say, I have read a lot of reviews that the mid length etc let water down the tops, but as it will be to just keep off the spray and trail water I think they may be long enough.
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