Those super duper Seal Skinz waterproof socks...

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That are £37/£32 a pair (unless you know of somewhere that sells them cheaper?) Has anyone got some? If so should I get the thick or medium ones?
Seems a hell of a lot of money for socks to me, but I do wear Bridgedale summit endurance in the winter at work, so I'm well aware that decent socks make all the difference.

These are them in case you haven't seen them before...

http://www.sealskinz.com/UK/golf

http://www.golfmagic.com/equipment/tried-and-tested-sealskinz-socks/1194.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATbqhPwvrYo


I'm thinking of buying a pair along with a pair of Dryjoys casual to set me up for the winter months.
 
I've been thinking about getting these socks for a while now, but the cost is puting me off a little bit.

I work outdoors and my feet get damned cold and usually wet as well. I usually wear those thermal ones with the tog rating, but my feet get wet too easily and therefore cold, defeating the purpose of using them.
Could anyone who uses these give me a heads up on whether they would be warmer than woollen socks (slightly cheaper option) and what's the shelf like for everyday wear? Any advice would be welcome.
 
They are brilliant. First time I wore them I stepped into some rough and water came right over the tops of my shoes. The shoes filled with cold water but, within minutes, my feet had warmed up the water inside my shoes & I felt comfortable for the rest of the round. Took them off at the end & my feet were bone dry. I wear them whenever there's a risk of getting my feet wet. They wash perfectly well & it looks as if they will last for a long time.
 
Got a number of these from old military days

Keep your feet very dry and warm
 
c1973 said:
I've been thinking about getting these socks for a while now, but the cost is puting me off a little bit.

I work outdoors and my feet get damned cold and usually wet as well. I usually wear those thermal ones with the tog rating, but my feet get wet too easily and therefore cold, defeating the purpose of using them.
Could anyone who uses these give me a heads up on whether they would be warmer than woollen socks (slightly cheaper option) and what's the shelf like for everyday wear? Any advice would be welcome.
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Can't talk on the wear but warmth is fine, if you want warm feet wear wooly socks, if you want dry feet then these are a good option
 
tugglesf239 said:
£12.50

http://www.evanscycles.com/products...JC6aMXWZNUBcgntqxw8rSxoC8Wnw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Think these are the same?
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Those are labelled thin so I guess are more suited for maybe cycling where I think the pedalling action would keep your feet warm if not dry.
However the site also has thicker ones for £15 - £17 pounds.
At that price, i might give them a go.

Thanks Tuggles!

EDIT- they also have the SSkinz £37 socks.
Dunno what the difference is - for wetter rain?
 
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Agent Pies said:
That are £37/£32 a pair (unless you know of somewhere that sells them cheaper?) Has anyone got some? If so should I get the thick or medium ones?
Seems a hell of a lot of money for socks to me, but I do wear Bridgedale summit endurance in the winter at work, so I'm well aware that decent socks make all the difference.

These are them in case you haven't seen them before...

http://www.sealskinz.com/UK/golf

http://www.golfmagic.com/equipment/tried-and-tested-sealskinz-socks/1194.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATbqhPwvrYo


I'm thinking of buying a pair along with a pair of Dryjoys casual to set me up for the winter months.
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Don't think, buy, they are brilliant.
 
Personally I've always found my shoes to provide enough waterproofing, which is just as well as there is no way you'll get me spending £32 on a pair of socks!
 
Had a pair of these for about 5 years, about to start using my second pair this winter. Unless you're going wading in them you shouldn't need anything more than the ankle ones. Plus I only ever buy the thin ones as I wear a pair of normal socks underneath them anyway (they feel weird if your wearing them on their own).

The thick ones were just too thick to feel comfy in whilst wearing my golf shoes.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SealSkinz-M..._sim_sg_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=06ZBG2TB0TQYTVHGTBMZ
 
I've used them for years mountain biking....the only time they let you down is if the water trickles down your leg or gets in over the top of the sock, or if your feet sweat a lot they do retain the water.
 
Been wearing Sealskinz for 15 years and love them. Warm (medium thickness for me) and totally dry having never failed once. Shoes claim to be waterproof but never fully are and always fail for me after a year - couldn't care less as long as they grip and are comfortable as the Sealskinz provide the waterproof element for a fraction of the cost. Each pair lasts ages, typically 3-5 years.

Started wearing them a couple of weeks ago and they'll see me right through until April when it warms up.
 
HawkeyeMS said:
Personally I've always found my shoes to provide enough waterproofing, which is just as well as there is no way you'll get me spending £32 on a pair of socks!
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I was just thinking the same. If my shoes are leaking then I'll claim on the warranty, if that doesn't work then I'll probably buy another pair of shoes, and since the last few pairs I've picked up have been around the £30 mark I'd be quite happy with that.
 
Its doesnt matter how waterproof your shoes are if the water comes over the top or runs down your waterproofs your feet will get wet, thats where sealskinz come into their own as you could stand ankle deep in water and your feet will still be dry. Great investment as they last for years
 
I use them all winter for fell walking. And I will use them for golf as well.

Best £25 my wife ever spent buying me those for xmas about 5 years ago...
 
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