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SealSkinz Waterproof Socks

Item # 620085

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SealSkinz offer waterproof/breathable protection no matter what kind of footwear you use—from hiking boots to sandals.

  • 3-layer construction includes durable nylon outer layer, waterproof/breathable membrane in the middle and moisture-wicking CoolMax® inner layer
  • Foot-forming, seamless construction prevents uneven spots that cause blisters; nylon/Lycra® spandex cuffs prevent sliding down
  • Wear over thin, moisture-wicking liner socks for optimal performance
  • *Discount will be applied when you check out. Offer not valid for sale-price items ending in $._3 or $._9

Made in USA.

Item 620085

SealSkinz Waterproof Socks Specs

Specification

Description

MaterialNylon/MVT membrane/CoolMax
Sock heightCrew
GenderUnisex

SealSkinz Waterproof Socks Customer Reviews

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SealSkinz Waterproof MVT Socks - Unisex
 
3.3

(based on 16 reviews)

63%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (8)
  • Durable (7)
  • Good design (5)
  • Regulates temperature well (4)
  • Wicks away moisture (3)

Cons

  • Bulky (3)

Best Uses

  • Kayaking (3)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (8), Casual adventurer (7)

Reviewed by 16 customers

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(12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Very Durable and Dry

By greenback

from Boulder, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Durable
  • Good Design

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Water Sports

    Comments about SealSkinz Waterproof MVT Socks - Unisex:

    Used these primarily while kayaking; gives feet protective layer when you can't wear shoes or sandals in the boat. Found them to be pretty warm and very durable - walked over lots of rocks, etc along the river without a problem. Also used them with non waterproof boots in wet weather and kept feet dry. Downside is that if you submerge above the cuff, socks do not drain at all without taking them off-they are equally effective at keeping water out and in.

    • Fit:
    • Feels true to size

    (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    not waterproof..........

    By Travis K.

    from Texas

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about SealSkinz Waterproof MVT Socks - Unisex:

          I got these socks yesterday. I bought two pairs. I decided to give them a simple test in the tub. I stuck my foot in (no deeper than the waterproof liner) the water, pulled it out and what do you know? I have water inside. This happened to both pair. I would not recommend this product to anyone. Simple as that.

          • Gift:
          • No

          (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Socks that have given me comfort

          By kanu

          from Seattle

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Good Design
          • Regulates Temperature Well
          • Wicks Away Moisture

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Paddling

            Comments about SealSkinz Waterproof MVT Socks - Unisex:

            I have worn these socks twice, or rather, on two canoeing expeditions in northern Canada. My feet have never been more comfortable. In the high latitudes, temperatures can regular vary between the 80's F, to below freezing. I always take extra socks, but almost never wear them when I have the Seal Skinz along. Though they aren't designed for it, I've even had to wade in them while lining. They keep my feet warm when wet and they dry out quickly.

            • Fit:
            • Feels true to size

            (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Happy Feet a Happy Cyclist Make

            By PDX Biker

            from Vancouver, Washington

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Regulates Temperature Well

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Cycling

              Comments about SealSkinz Waterproof MVT Socks - Unisex:

              I cycle to work nearly daily in all weather wearing cycling sandals, 30-40 miles roundtrip. Winters are wet in the Pacific Northwest, and temperatures in my area drop to the low 20s at times. This season begins the third winter I have been wearing the socks, and I wear them until it is warm enough to cycle in sandals with just light cycling socks. My feet have never been drier or warmer. I bought one size larger to make room for another layer of socks depending on the temperature. The coldest temperature has been 15 degrees. I wore a light pair of wool socks under a heavy pair of Merino wool hiking socks (REI, of course). My feet were comfortably warm. After 1.5 hours of pedaling in sandals, only the tips of my toes were starting to feel cool, but not yet cold. In pouring rains for over an hour, my feet remain perfectly, and happily, dry. In this, my third winter, I noticed that the bottom of one of my feet was damp, with some water beginning to seep through. The other foot was still dry. The soles still appeared in good shape, but perhaps thousands of miles of compression on the pedals caused the sole to finally lose some of its structural integrity. I would have liked the socks to last through just one more winter. Still, yesterday I purchased my second pair in anticipation of more winters with happy feet.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • Fit:
              • Feels true to size

              (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Great Waterproof Socks

              By kayakknut

              from Soddy Daisy, Tennessee

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Durable
              • Good Design
              • Keeps your feet dry
              • Regulates Temperature Well

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Kayaking

                Comments about SealSkinz Waterproof MVT Socks - Unisex:

                I first purchased Seal Skinz socks years ago for a family member to use to keep the foot workings of their prosthetic leg dry while sea kayaking. They were bombproof! So I purchased them for myself as well. They keep my feet dry and toasty, and I have never had them leak at the cuff, even with total submersion over the knee. Awesome performance!

                • Fit:
                • Feels true to size

                (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Best water proof socks

                By kayaki

                from Utah

                About Me Avid Adventurer

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Good Design

                Cons

                • Get a size bigger

                Best Uses

                • Kayaking

                Comments about SealSkinz Waterproof MVT Socks - Unisex:

                For kayaking these are the best socks you can buy you can walk in sonw or water and they stay dry.

                • Fit:
                • Feels true to size

                (3 of 21 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                1.0

                Not Waterproof-leaks at top

                By Arizona Hiker

                from Arizona

                About Me Avid Adventurer

                Site Member

                Pros

                  Cons

                  • Hot
                  • Not waterproof

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about SealSkinz Waterproof MVT Socks - Unisex:

                    I bought these for wading through pools along a canyon creek. The first pool I had to cross was waist deep and the socks leaked around the top and became uncomfortable. To avoid blisters, I only wore them for 10 minutes but they seemed warm when hiking out of the water. (Air temperature was 70 and water temperature around 60.)

                    I understand the SealSkinz WaterBlocker socks may be more suitable for canyoneering since they seal at the top. Not sure what use the WaterBlockers are targeted at or what advantage the lack of a top seal provides.

                    • Fit:
                    • Feels true to size

                    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    great for winter running

                    By smt

                    from Cambridge, MA

                    About Me Avid Adventurer

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable
                    • Durable
                    • Wicks Away Moisture

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Cycling
                      • Running

                      Comments about SealSkinz Waterproof MVT Socks - Unisex:

                      Tired of soaking my feet while running through the 5" deep puddles of 34 degree water that accumulate on every Boston street corner in the winter, I recently purchased a pair of these socks to see if I couldn't have a more comfy winter running season. I can't speak to their functionality in rivers, kayaking, and the like, but I would highly recommend them to anyone thinking about a pair of waterproof socks for running. Would be great for trail running as well. I was worried at first that they seemed bulky and stiff, and that they seemed too thick to really breathe, but on my feet/in my shoes they weren't bulky at all. I didn't really notice that I wasn't wearing normal socks, except for my feet were dry, even when my shoes were 100% soaked. Cyclists might have to be a little more careful as cycling shoes tend to fit pretty snugly, and while these didn't bunch up, they are thicker than a normal sock.

                      For reference, I wear a size 8.5-9 (women's)/9-9.5 in running shoes. I got a size M and they fit well.

                      • Gift:
                      • No
                      • Fit:
                      • Feels true to size

                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      3.0

                      Not great for Canyoneering

                      By gunghoeel

                      from South Pasadena, CA

                      About Me Casual Adventurer

                      Site Member

                      Pros

                      • Regulates Temperature Well

                      Cons

                      • Bulky

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about SealSkinz Waterproof MVT Socks - Unisex:

                        I got these socks specifically to go Canyoneering. In smaller pools where the water line was below the top of the sock, these socks performed well. Kept my feet dry and warm.

                        BUT once I dropped into larger pools (anything knee height and above)water easily entered the sock. Not only that, but once water enters the sock, it doesn't leave! I walked around for an hour and realized water was sloshing around INSIDE MY SOCK.

                        Also, these socks are rather uncomfortable. Too tight in the toe box, and very bulky, making your shoes a tight fit.

                        • Gift:
                        • No
                        • Fit:
                        • Feels too small

                        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        1.0

                        sweet lies

                        By opossumshanks

                        from chicago, Il

                        About Me Outdoor Professional

                        Pros

                          Cons

                          • Not waterproof

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about SealSkinz Waterproof MVT Socks - Unisex:

                            I bought these looking to keep my feet dry while delivering packages on my bike last winter. I was hoping they'd live up to their description but I was severely disappointed. They were soaked through after less than an hours use in the slush and the only thing that kept my feet from going completely numb was the wool socks I wore under them. I feel like they were a total waste of money. Even in warm, wet conditions or worn alone, there is no lasting resistance to moisture whatsoever. Furthermore the claim that the material is "breathable" is totally unfounded. I've sweated less in wool. Do not buy them.

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