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SealSkinz H20 Waterblocker Waterproof Socks
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SealSkinz H20 Waterblocker Waterproof Socks

Item # 678045

$45.00

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Keep your feet dry when sloshing through wet conditions with these waterproof, breathable socks--no matter what kind of footwear you use!

  • An in-cuff seal blocks water from entering over the top of the sock, even when wading through deep water
  • SealSkinz unique MVT (Moisture Vapor Transpiration) membrane system is designed to keep you dry
  • Constructed using a unique barrier that keeps water from coming in but allows perspiration out
  • Unique seamless construction means SealSkinz help prevent blisters and chafing
  • For greatest longevity, hand wash and drip dry--do not twist or wring
  • *Discount will be applied when you check out. Offer not valid for sale-price items ending in $._3 or $._9

Made in USA.

Item 678045

SealSkinz H20 Waterblocker Waterproof Socks Specs

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MaterialNylon/MVT membrane/CoolMax
Sock heightCrew
GenderUnisex

SealSkinz H20 Waterblocker Waterproof Socks Customer Reviews

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SealSkinz H20 Waterblocker Socks
 
2.1

(based on 13 reviews)

23%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid adventurer (8), Casual adventurer (4)

      Reviewed by 13 customers

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      Nov

      17

      2007

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Waterblocker not blocking

      By Dolphin

      from London, Ontario,Canada

      About Me Casual/ Recreational, Recreational kayaker

      Site Member

      Pros

        Cons

        • Let water in at the top

        Best Uses

          Comments about SealSkinz H20 Waterblocker Socks:

          The reason I bought these socks was the claim by the manufacturer that these are true waterblockers, ie. they keep ones feet dry, even if submersed fully.(the picture on the package shows a person submersed in water well over the top of the socks, to emphasize this point) Well, not so! I only wore my "waterblockers" once,kayaking. As soon as the water level reached higher than the top of the membrane (which is actually several inches below the top of the sock),the sock became waterlogged. The top seal did NOT keep the water out, not even for a few minutes! I had taken special care to ensue that the top seal was not bunched up and fit clean and smooth around my legs. I had to remove the socks completely, in order to get the water out. Not a good choice in cold weather, especially if you have no dry spares! Therefore, whatever these socks may be good for, they should not be called waterblockers, since they do NOT block out the water, if submerged. Only if the water stays below the membrane top, will they keep your feet dry.

          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jul

          30

          2008

          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          Ironic socks

          By titocamper

          from Minneapolis

          About Me Professional Guide

          Site Member

          Pros

            Cons

            • Don't drain
            • Not water resistant
            • Overpriced

            Best Uses

              Comments about SealSkinz H20 Waterblocker Socks:

              The product did a good job of absorbing and keeping water IN rather then out. I first thought it was a design flaw, but it didn't drain as if it had a leak. I even tried them inside out thinking they must work better, but that didn't help. I'd prefer wearing a wool product because then at least you'd get drainage and warmth. These may work if you are walking in boggy areas where water may seep over the top of your shoe, but didn't work at all in any immersion. I dried and retried these 4 times with the same results each time.

              • Fit:
              • Feels true to size

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

              (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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              Nov

              24

              2007

              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

               
              1.0

              Not good. Just buy extra wool socks.

              By wildergeek

              from Kettering OH

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable

              Cons

              • Bunches Up
              • They delaminate
              • They leak

              Best Uses

              • Dry conditions

              Comments about SealSkinz H20 Waterblocker Socks:

              I returned mine [...]. I used them for a trip to Buckskin Gulch in AZ. A day later the socks were full of water and falling apart. For some odd reason, the water leaks in, but doesn't leak out and my boots were making strange, squishy sounds. That was funny. But my wet feet were not amused. 350 stream crossings later, the socks had completely delaminated (meaning the liner had separated from the membrane). I gave them one star only because they did a good job of cushioning my feet and were comfortable, even when wet. If not for that, they would have gotten a zero.

              • Fit:
              • Feels true to size

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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              Jun

              16

              2008

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              3.0

              Best So Far for Stream Wading

              By SwampMama

              from Northeastern U.S.

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Regulates Temperature Well

              Cons

              • expensive
              • Wears Quickly

              Best Uses

              • Water Sports

              Comments about SealSkinz H20 Waterblocker Socks:

              I work in streams and have struggled for a long time to find the right gear. These socks work very well with shoes that drain water (wet wading boots, kayak shoes, etc.) They can leak at the top, and i am not sure about their durability. They work well in combination with sock liners and rain pants over them. This allows much more stability and freedom of motion in the water than a set of waders, which is the next best option.

              • Fit:
              • Feels true to size

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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              Oct

              5

              2007

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              1.0

              Onwed 3 pairs, all 3 failed

              By Tsukai

              from Albuquerque, New Mexico

              About Me Avid Adventurer, Journey-man Mountaineer, Survivalist

              Site Member

              Pros

                Cons

                • Bulky
                • Bunches Up
                • Causes Blisters
                • Leaks water
                • Leaves feet water logged
                • Uncomfortable
                • Wears Quickly

                Best Uses

                • None

                Comments about SealSkinz H20 Waterblocker Socks:

                I bought a pair of these "waterproof" socks and went on a 3 day excursion, I was using rubber boots along with these socks, my feet were blistered and battered, they were water logged. I had a horrible experience with these.

                I sent an email to the companies website and they sent me not 1 but 2 FREE waterproof socks of the same brand and style. These were horrible as well. I am completely dissatisfied with these socks.

                • Fit:
                • Feels too small

                Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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                Jan

                31

                2009

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                Expensive Nice Socks

                By Arctic Oswegonian

                from Oswego, NY

                About Me Casual Adventurer

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Good Design
                • Regulates Temperature Well
                • Stylish

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Daily Use

                  Comments about SealSkinz H20 Waterblocker Socks:

                  Very nice socks. A gift for my husband, they were too small (size 11 mens) so I wear them. I am Womens size 9 1/2 Wide. They are a bit snug in the toes, yet they are a Size Large.
                  Reccomend highly the size chart be addressed. Otherwise they conform to the foot and great for all types of boots and/or shoes. Notably, they have not yet been put to the test of even puddle jumping. Could wearing them too tight cause them to breakdown quickly. Would be interesting to test this out, wear two sizes above the recommended?

                  • Gift:
                  • Yes
                  • Fit:
                  • Feels too small

                  Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                  Jan

                  15

                  2009

                  (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  2.0

                  Same can be found on net, much cheaper

                  By Wahoo

                  from Near Great Smokies

                  About Me Avid Adventurer

                  Pros

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Hiking

                      Comments about SealSkinz H20 Waterblocker Socks:

                      I will stay with wool. 80% or higher when it comes to socks.

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

                      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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                      Oct

                      22

                      2007

                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      4.0

                      Comfortable hiking in and out of water

                      By Arizona Hiker

                      from Aravaipa Canyon, Arizona

                      About Me Avid Adventurer

                      Site Member

                      Pros

                      • Comfortable
                      • Wicks Away Moisture

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Backpacking
                        • Hiking

                        Comments about SealSkinz H20 Waterblocker Socks:

                        I first bought a pair of SealSkinz Waterproof socks and found they were unsuitable for hiking because they leaked around the top edge.

                        I tried the Waterblocker socks on a 10 mile backpacking segment where half the trip was in water from a few inches to thigh deep. I found these to be comfortable and they kept my feet warm. (The air temperature was in the 70's and the water was around 60.)

                        I found that I needed to wear a pair of REI silk liner socks so that the SealSkiz were easy to pull on and off. This may have also increased the hiking comfort.

                        I wore my normal hiking boots which did not trap water in the boot--Vasque Breeze.

                        While I didn't try these under extreme weather conditions, I found them as or more comfortable in water as wool socks. The SealSkinz were definitely warmer.

                        • Fit:
                        • Feels true to size

                        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                        Sep

                        22

                        2007

                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        Love my dry feet

                        By Reno Kayaker

                        from Reno, NV

                        About Me Casual/ Recreational

                        Site Member

                        Pros

                        • Comfortable
                        • Durable
                        • Good Design

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Portaging in BWCA

                          Comments about SealSkinz H20 Waterblocker Socks:

                          I have trying every combination of boots and socks in the BWCA over the last 10 years. These water proof socks with wading boots where the solution!

                          • Fit:
                          • Feels true to size

                          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                          Aug

                          29

                          2009

                           
                          1.0

                          Keep your feet wet

                          By Silvertip

                          from Teton Valley, Idaho

                          About Me Avid Adventurer

                          Site Member

                          Pros

                            Cons

                            • Bulky

                            Best Uses

                            • Lounging around home

                            Comments about SealSkinz H20 Waterblocker Socks:

                            I recently used this product when my waders began leaking during a 10-day river float/fishing trip in Alaska. Initially I didn't worry too much about leaky waders because I had the Seal Skinz to put on under the waders. Big mistake. Any water that leaked through the waders also leaked through the tops of the Seal Skinz and was retained inside the sock. The second day I duct taped the top of the Seal Skinz to my Under Armor base layer and had the same result. These socks not only had a very bulky fit, but didn't begin to keep the water out. I kept my feet warm by wearing Smart Wool socks under the Seal Skinz.

                            • Gift:
                            • No
                            • Fit:
                            • Feels too big

                            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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