hedd-wyn Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 (edited) I was given a pair of Sealskinz waterproof socks today as a free gift form my brother in law. I haven't had the chance to try them out yet, they have a price tag of £37-00 new. Does anybody on here use them? Or have ever tried them? I Personally find wellingtons to be uncomfortable when trekking up and down hill, and find my para boots to be much better. However the boots aren't 100% waterproof and thought I would give the socks a go. Could someone share their thought on these 'weird' pieces of kit? Cheers HW31 Edited February 23, 2012 by hedd-wyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 The first thing that springs to mind is SWEATY FEET! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Not much use to me with no legs Deershooter :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Not much use to me with no legs Deershooter :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: no legs, but a cracking memory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 The first thing that springs to mind is SWEATY FEET! That's what I thought, but it states that they are made form a waterproof membrane. My brother in law runs an outdoor shop you see, and he insisted that they were breathable as well. Most of the British golfers use them these days apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rec-baller Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 i personally use Sealskinz socks, they are BRILLIANT ! !!!they do exactly as they are supposed to do , warm-dry feet,, but no smells !!! shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Not much use to me with no legs Deershooter :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Seriously? If you don't mind me asking - how did that happen? Regards, Gixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southeastpete Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 they are great, we had them in the regiment (raf reg) they were best for the end of a long days tabbing and wading through streams. Then you take boots off, powder feet, sealskin socks on, wet boots back on. warm dry feet, and your body warmth even starts to dry the boots. Had to tab in them once, on exercise, and feet were sooo damn sweaty, i wouldnt use them to do alot of walking in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berties Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 I have a pair ,bought them for the three peaks as trained in in trail boots an then got to fort william and it poured down,was very impressed just your feet do get get cold when your boot is wet .My only negative is my pair are a bit long and so look like a pair of strange stockings gone wrong,but never caused blisters,so get my vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) gixer1 I Contracted a bone infection back in 06 on the right leg from a cracked heel, a years worth of antibiotics and 2 operations 9 weeks in hospital 9 months in plaster or a walking boot then had to have the leg off in January 08. Damaged the left ankle in 2010 got a condition called CHARCOT foot where all the bones go soft and crumble away ,lost the left one back last July last year , now got two prosthetic legs and still shooting and fishing as normal as possible but hence no need for waterproof socks Deershooter Edited February 24, 2012 by deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 gixer1 I Contracted a bonre infection back in 06 on the right leg from a cracked heel, a years worth of antibiotics and 2 operations 9 weeks in hospital 9 months in plaster or a walking boot then had to have the leg off in January 08. Damaged the left ankle in 2010 got a condition called CHARCOT foot where all the bones go soft and crumble away ,lost the left one back last July last year , now got two prostetic legs and still shooting and fishing as normal as possable but hence no need for waterproof socks Deershooter I tip my hat to you sir! well done for picking yourself up (excuse the pun) and carrying on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Just did what every fine English Man should do thats just get back to work as soon as possable Deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreco Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Just did what every fine English Man should do thats just get back to work as soon as possable Deershooter Respect to you sir Cheers Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipper Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 I was given a pair of Sealskinz waterproof socks today as a free gift form my brother in law. I haven't had the chance to try them out yet, they have a price tag of £37-00 new. Does anybody on here use them? Or have ever tried them? I Personally find wellingtons to be uncomfortable when trekking up and down hill, and find my para boots to be much better. However the boots aren't 100% waterproof and thought I would give the socks a go. Could someone share their thought on these 'weird' pieces of kit? Cheers HW31 Hi My daughter got me a pair last year used them when i ripped my wellingtons they keep your feet dry. You can get them a lot cheaper now DIPPER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted February 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 gixer1 I Contracted a bonre infection back in 06 on the right leg from a cracked heel, a years worth of antibiotics and 2 operations 9 weeks in hospital 9 months in plaster or a walking boot then had to have the leg off in January 08. Damaged the left ankle in 2010 got a condition called CHARCOT foot where all the bones go soft and crumble away ,lost the left one back last July last year , now got two prostetic legs and still shooting and fishing as normal as possable but hence no need for waterproof socks Deershooter **** me! :o I'm sorry if my comment seemed a bit inappropriate Deershooter! I thought you were joking. My apologies mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Just did what every fine English Man should do thats just get back to work as soon as possable Deershooter Top attitude there mate...good on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Hats off to Deershooter, that's a truly positive attitude and to be commended. Sealskinz socks are very good. Have used them on the marsh this winter and have to say that while my feet have got cold, they never got cold to the point of numbness...which they have with everything else I've tried. Next year I'm going for motorcyclists heated socks as I hate cold feet though!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 hedd-wyn I have thicker skin than that well on some parts of the body :lol: :lol: no offense taken Deershooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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