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MATT T


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At present I use a pair of Army Surplus knee length goretex socks which have served me well.

Does anyone use SealSkinz socks? Are they any good ?Do you wear a thin cotton sock underneath?Are they comfortable? Where do you buy them?

Look forward to members opinions.

 

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Ski socks + sealskins for me, work a treat
Got sealskins from camouflage in Paignton


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Wear motocross socks first then sealskin on topsmile never had a problem



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russell11031967 wrote:

Wear motocross socks first then sealskin on topsmile never had a problem

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Where else stocks these seal skinz socks? Do millets or any outdoor shops do em? I tried mole valley farmers earlier with no joy!!

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Bakers yard Exeter. 15£ Boosh

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Biff wrote:

Ski socks + sealskins for me, work a treat
Got sealskins from camouflage in Paignton

 And me - but got a pair of army gotex ones to try today in bakers yard for £9.99 to try....



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Mole Avon stock sealskinz, I got mine from the Okehampton branch, second pair really pleased with them, I wear ordinary socks under them and so far apart from when the water comes in over the top the ordinary socks have stayed dry



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Couldn't get on with them - make my feet sweat too much. Genuine Sealskinz have a Merino wool liner which helps wick away sweat and bonus is they warm yer tootsies. Well worth the near-£40 asking price as they last for years. Careful you don't have a fast spin wash cycle as it can force water through the Goretex membrane and lessen their effectiveness. Never felt the need for any extra socks underneath. If you suffer from cold feet I guess it would help.

Got mine from the Camouflage shop in Paignton as well - not sure where else you can get them.



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MATT T


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Thanks for all the opinions chaps. just what I was looking for.



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If you get the Sealskinz Countryman, they go up above your knees, got mine on ebay



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Ming wrote:

Careful you don't have a fast spin wash cycle as it can force water through the Goretex membrane and lessen their effectiveness. Never felt the need for any extra socks underneath. If you suffer from cold feet I guess it would help.

 I am on my second pair. The first lasted about 5 years! Never felt the need to wash them. After a ride, I just turn them inside out to dry and air wink

Also not worn anything underneath and not suffered cold tootsies. Mind you, I won't go out on icy roads after an"incident" many years ago disbelief



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Harty wrote:

If you get the Sealskinz Countryman, they go up above your knees, got mine on ebay

 above your knees would be just above my ankles mark biggrinbiggrin



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Ming wrote:

Couldn't get on with them - make my feet sweat too much. Genuine Sealskinz have a Merino wool liner which helps wick away sweat and bonus is they warm yer tootsies. Well worth the near-£40 asking price as they last for years. Careful you don't have a fast spin wash cycle as it can force water through the Goretex membrane and lessen their effectiveness. Never felt the need for any extra socks underneath. If you suffer from cold feet I guess it would help.

Got mine from the Camouflage shop in Paignton as well - not sure where else you can get them.

 I got my online, sealskinz are the best, Mole valley do them but only the short ones. you want at least the long ones that are just below the knee

I tried a camouflage shop......but I couldn't see it wink



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I was thinking of getting a pair of these.

Chris at Muddy Wheels raved about them.



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Looked in Go Outdoors in Exeter today ,they didnt have a very good selection and all short or midlength, I think I will get some online.



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Camouflage shop in Preston sells sealskinz and tell em ur in TRF with me and might get a discount as Steve a good friend

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I sell titanium lined neoprene socks used for diving, not completely waterproof but like a wet suit if the water gets in, it warms up and stays put. I use them in the winter and my feet are nice and warm Also have thick and thin neoprene gloves, also nice and warm

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Biff wrote:

Camouflage shop in Preston sells sealskinz and tell em ur in TRF with me and might get a discount as Steve a good friend

 Is Steve still there Biff? No reply to an email about a week ago.

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