seal skin socks

[Discette]

Get the Rocky Goretex socks instead, they are way better than seal skins.

Quoted again for truth. The Cabella's brand Goretex socks are great as well. Gortex are way more versatile and can be worn year round in snow and slush or dewy summer grass. It is also easy to wear a lightweight wicking sock under these. In winter for extra warmth, wear wool socks over the Goretex.

 

[ottawa_adam]

In general, I swear by Goretex, whether it's socks, shoes, jackets, hats, etc.

Goretex isn't really meant to be worn right against the skin. You should have a layer in between. In the case of Goretex socks, consider merino wool socks.

In terms of washing, avoid washing machines and standard detergents. The best way to clean them is with a technical wash, such as Nik Wax Tech Wash. Example here: http://www.team1newport.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NIK181

Standard commercial detergents will break it down.

Goretex should last more than a year, if treated properly. I have yet to dispose of any Goretex product, save for extreme wear (ie holes, etc).

Periodically, you can also apply a water-resistant coating, to help maintain this property, such as with this product: http://www.team1newport.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NIK251

There are also other brands of these washes, which work equally as well.

 

[jkdisc]

never tried them, are they clubbed?

 

[Jukeshoe]

In general, I swear by Goretex, whether it's socks, shoes, jackets, hats, etc.

Goretex isn't really meant to be worn right against the skin. You should have a layer in between. In the case of Goretex socks, consider merino wool socks.

In terms of washing, avoid washing machines and standard detergents. The best way to clean them is with a technical wash, such as Nik Wax Tech Wash. Example here: http://www.team1newport.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NIK181

Standard commercial detergents will break it down.

Goretex should last more than a year, if treated properly. I have yet to dispose of any Goretex product, save for extreme wear (ie holes, etc).

Periodically, you can also apply a water-resistant coating, to help maintain this property, such as with this product: http://www.team1newport.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NIK251

There are also other brands of these washes, which work equally as well.

Good info! Thanks! :thmbup: