waterproof socks

dempsey1
dempsey1 Posts: 320
edited March 2014 in Road general
Are they worth it for roadbiking instead of overshoes, especially when only a few puddles?

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  • Moonbiker
    Moonbiker Posts: 1,706
    No beacause they are bouns to make your feet soaked with sweat.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Moonbiker wrote:
    No beacause they are bouns to make your feet soaked with sweat.


    Absolute load of rubbish.

    I have Sealskins (black, quite thick ankle length) and they are fantastic.
    I have worn them when there is not a drop of rain or puddle in sight because they are windproof too and so keep your feet warm.
    I also wear them with overshoes when it is raining and never had breathability issues.

    Waterproof socks used to be rubbish but they are an essential item in your cycling wardrobe now IMO.
    For under a tenner (Go Outdoors had the Sealskins ones for about £7 IIR) its not really worth asking on here. Just try a pair for yourself.

    Make sure rain cannot get in from the top though ;-)

    I had Sealskins waterproof gloves that did not breath at all, but the socks work fine for me.
  • thistle_
    thistle_ Posts: 7,218
    I had some Sealskins ones a few years back.

    They kept your feet warm but they just filled up with water from the top when it rained (with overshoes as well). Better than cold+wet feet though.
  • chris_bass
    chris_bass Posts: 4,913
    thistle (MBNW) wrote:
    I had some Sealskins ones a few years back.

    They kept your feet warm but they just filled up with water from the top when it rained (with overshoes as well). Better than cold+wet feet though.


    yeah, i've found that too, thats the problem with waterproof socks, shoes or overshoes, they can be as waterproof as you like but there is always a big hole at the top!!

    I find sealskinz socks good if it is light rain and you need something to stop the water that leaks through your shoes. Also, if you wear them under long tights then the water tends to run over them and they work much better.
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  • marcusjb
    marcusjb Posts: 2,412
    I use them occasionally and they've been invaluable on a few longer rides.

    The biggest problem I find is that they are a bulkier sock than I might normally wear, so they can cause some discomfort over extended periods, even if I loosen off my shoes.

    If you're wearing tights, even in really bad weather, I don't find much water gets in the top.

    They are good - but just be sure your shoes have some room for them. Their gloves are terrible in any conditions above around minus 5, but the socks work very well even in warmer conditions.
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  • loismustdie
    loismustdie Posts: 127
    I've had good experiences with Sealskinz socks, however I've only got one pair, so instead of buying more I gave neoprene socks a go, mostly inspired by loving the Endura neoprene gloves I've got:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0013GO44S/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    At £4 a pop they're fantastic for keeping warm. Yes, it's neoprene so you get wet clammy feet, but you stay warm the whole time you're out. I rode through some fairly deep flooding at the beginning of a nearly five hour ride a couple of weeks back and was wet, but warm the whole time. The only downside is the seam is right underneath your foot, I thought it would be uncomfortable, but it's not. I wore them with my budget Shimano road shoes and neoprene overshoes (Endura Equipe or Deluge).

    Seriously worth a go, especially given how cheap they are, wish I'd tried them years ago.

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