Unlike most breathable waterproof items, the socks are stretchable ? (maybe making up words). The DWR membrane in most items isn't hugely stretchable - or it wouldn't work properly (the tiny holes which let vapour out would stretch to be large enough to let moisture in). So they're in a bit of a miracle no mans land. You're normal DWR treatments most likely wouldn't work on whatever they use as some form of barrier. You could add a small amount of silicone into the wash which would help waterproof the fabric as a whole, but at the same time, it might reduce the breath-ability, but I'm not sure how the socks work, which ever type ..Unlike my waterproof and breathable jacket, I have never retreated my Sealskinz socks or ever even thought to do so! Nor was I ever encouraged to do so by the manufacturer.
If jackets were made by Sealskinz and treated as well as jackets get treated, I wonder how long they would last?
I use shimano boots and leave the cover for spd cleat in can't see past them to be honest leather stays drier and does not stink like manmade material. Sometimes wear short gaitors the hillwalking type. Just expensive only down side i feel they are low cut at back so get gravel down boot occasionally.I know we’re not quite there yet, but it won’t be long until it’s getting cold, wet and extremely muddy (Scotland!).
This is my first year riding flat pedals, and prior to that I’ve had a pair of hideous looking NorthWave GTX boots for winter.
Yep, they look really crap - but they’re goretex, warm, and I can hose them clean in 2 seconds and they’re ready to go ride again.
The grip pattern on them is absolutely useless for flat pedals, and the rubber is so hard that they don’t really stick anyway.
I suffer from Raynaud’s syndrome, so get especially cold toes and fingers.
In summer I’ve been riding a pair of a FiveTen Freeriders - which are great... but they get soggy and wet with a mere splash, and take ages to dry out.
Any suggestions for something as grippy (or almost) as the FiveTen stealth sole, but that’s warm and waterproof?
They don't look that bad...I’m not going to lie, they look absolute sh1te...
I bought a pair of these from Germany work PPE supplier Englebert Strauss. Not biker wear, but great quality, the waterproofing is fantastic even in Scotland?. You do get slight ingress around the ankle,(Boots available as well to alleviate this) but the foot area is always dry after a good soggy ride. They also do a good range of shorts that are a lot cheaper than bike related items & a good range in tools.They don't look that bad...
I found these ones worked quite well. I did do the wellie thing too ....
No idea if they will still be as good this winter, with wearing/washing and so on.
Review - Waterfly Waterproof Breathable Socks
Product Image: Product name: Waterfly Waterproof Breathable Socks Price paid: £25 Score (out of 10): 9 Review: Santa brought these ... I'd previously looked at seal skins and wasn't convinced how effective they would be as some people had reported still getting wet feet with them on. I was...www.emtbforums.com
I normally hang them up and they're dry by morning. Though they get hung up on a Sheila Maid in a room with a wood burner going, so it's probably about 40 degrees at the height they're at.....i got these based on your review, but they take days to dry when washed
Tell me have they the spd fitting. I wanted something without. I have Shimano leather boots great but get wet feet as they have tiny holes in upper. You're saying you just hose off sounds like they are pretty waterproof. Sick of having to dry inside every timeI know we’re not quite there yet, but it won’t be long until it’s getting cold, wet and extremely muddy (Scotland!).
This is my first year riding flat pedals, and prior to that I’ve had a pair of hideous looking NorthWave GTX boots for winter.
Yep, they look really crap - but they’re goretex, warm, and I can hose them clean in 2 seconds and they’re ready to go ride again.
The grip pattern on them is absolutely useless for flat pedals, and the rubber is so hard that they don’t really stick anyway.
I suffer from Raynaud’s syndrome, so get especially cold toes and fingers.
In summer I’ve been riding a pair of a FiveTen Freeriders - which are great... but they get soggy and wet with a mere splash, and take ages to dry out.
Any suggestions for something as grippy (or almost) as the FiveTen stealth sole, but that’s warm and waterproof?
Tell me have they the spd fitting. I wanted something without. I have Shimano leather boots great but get wet feet as they have tiny holes in upper. You're saying you just hose off sounds like they are pretty waterproof. Sick of having to dry inside every time
Not a problem drying them just thinking they are past their prime now as they could take a good soaking but seem to go right through now. Just wondering if a better pairmout there before I buy another pair of shimano ones.Get a boot dryer from Amazon or get some overshoes
Tell me have they the spd fitting. I wanted something without. I have Shimano leather boots great but get wet feet as they have tiny holes in upper. You're saying you just hose off sounds like they are pretty waterproof. Sick of having to dry inside every time
Yes quite a clumpy looking sole on them . I may just buy another pair of shimano boots as they have been ok . Maybe need 2 pair just a ball ache washing and drying every thing after each run. Roll on summer.Yes, these were SPD soles originally, and converted to 5:10 flats. I hose the main part of the shoe clean, but couldn’t do that to the neoprene top!
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