Water Proof Socks

[Stamina]

Which brands are the best to consider?

[gayet]

Sealskinz. Love them.

[Hiking Exped]

Yep…. Sealskins socks and gloves are the winners for me in very wet weather. Durable, reliable, comfortable

[JohnnoMcJohnno]

I can't give you a recommendation, but I tried sealskinz and found them useless. Water got in, wouldn't get out, and they certainly wouldn't dry overnight. I just take an extra spare pair of regular socks if I'm concerned about wetness.

[Tortoise]

I've tried DexShell and Sealskinz, in an attempt to have warmer feet and less blisters in cold wet weather. My feet were probably a bit warmer but I still got blisters, as waterproof socks don't stretch / fit as closely as normal socks. I tried Injinji toe socks as liners, but that didn't help either. So I still don't have a solution.

[Hiking Exped]

I’m certainly not saying Sealskinz will keep you 100% dry, but I have found them the best of the bunch at what they are attempting. I usually just wear a synthetic thin cheap business type sock as a liner (no need to pay the premium of named liner socks) followed by a good wool hiking sock. Combined the moisture wicks well, I never get blisters, the liner socks wash and dry very quickly, with the thicker sock for warmth, comfort and a wetness absorber. I use the Sealskinz when I know wet feet is going to be a constant battle and a little extra protection might help.

[Stamina]

What about the use of gold bond powder on your feet to help with moisture? Would you still use that inside waterproof socks? I have been a fan of injinji liner socks for a while but a bit of a pain getting on and off.

[Stamina]

Big fan of Sealskinz socks now. I have only had the thicker ones and after 6 weeks hiking through the Sierra’s they were worn through on the heels. I also wore the injinji liner socks underneath. Best $50 I ever spent!