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Rocky Gore-Tex Oversocks Socks

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Item # 688268

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Wear the Rocky Gore-Tex® socks over your regular socks for warm, dry feet—perfect for outdoor activities!

Stretch Gore-Tex&upper panels conform to your foot shape and allow flexibility and a close, comfortable fit
Non-stretch Gore-Tex soles and bottom panels increase durability and prevent slippage
Gore-Seam™ tape seals seams, preventing water leakage along stitching
Stretch cuffs hold socks up (11 in. height) and keep water from coming in over the top
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Full sizes only. Men: Order normal shoe size; half sizes order next larger size. Women: Order 1 size smaller than normal shoe size; half sizes order 1 1/2 sizes smaller.

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Rocky Gore-Tex Oversocks

3.7

(based on 18 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (9)
Durable (9)
Good design (8)
Regulates temperature well (7)

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking (7)
Hiking (7)

- Fit:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  71%
  (10 reviews)
  Feels too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (11), Casual/ recreational (4), Casual adventurer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 18 customers

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Sep

2007

(15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good, but a little awkward

By geo_sarah

from Buffalo, NY

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Keeps moisture out

Cons

Made my feet sweat
Too small at the ankle

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about Rocky Gore-Tex Oversocks:

I bought these as a quick fix--I needed waterproof boots but didn't have the time to buy and break in a new pair. They did the job--kept water off my feet. However, they are not as comfortable as just socks and boots, and made my feet sweat quite a bit. For a quick fix though, they are pretty good. I would recommend getting a larger size than the sizing guide says if you have larger ankles, they are cut very slim in this region.

Sep

2008

(11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

These work great!

By bikesRok

from San Francisco, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Effective
Good Design

Cons

Best Uses

Bicycling in the rain

Comments about Rocky Gore-Tex Oversocks:

[...]. I got them 13 years ago and they have not worn out. So I think they are worth the cost. I use them only for bike riding in the rain and they are the best solution I have found for keeping my feet warm and dry. When I arrive, my shoes may having standing water in them but my socks are no damper than from normal sweat. I didn't think they would work when I got them. I was wrong: they do.

Feb

2009

(9 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Kept my feet dry in Chicago

By David from Chicago

from Chicago, IL

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Design
Regulates Temperature Well

Cons

Best Uses

Cycling

Comments about Rocky Gore-Tex Oversocks:

I had been thinking of purchasing sock covers for a long time to make my bicycle commute more comfortable, and now that I have them I wish I had pulled the trigger sooner. I got these during an extreme cold spell in Chicago in January. On days below 15 degrees Fahrenheit, I usually ride about 3 miles to a commuter train, which then takes me the rest of the way to work. On warmer days, I usually ride about 14 miles each way. I wear these over liners and wool insulators most days. For shoes I have some old, somewhat porous bike boots that are designed for cyclocross racing. On the extremely cold windy days (negative 15-30 wind chill), these have made a noticeable difference in keeping my feet warm for the short 3-mile ride to the train. And my feet have definitely been kept more comfortable on the longer 14-mile rides as long as long I have the right weight of socks underneath. Earlier this week I got caught out in some moderate cold rain, and these performed beautifully. My tights and shoes were plenty wet when I got home after an hour ride, but my feet where warm and dry. I was using my commuter bike, which has fenders. I suspect that these might have been overwhelmed if I had been riding my road bike, which has no fenders and thus would splash a ton of water on my feet.

One drawback: Even though the package warned me not to pull them on by tugging on the top band, I did so one morning and tore out some of the stitching at the top. A few stitches will fix it okay, but if you get these, make sure you pull them on from lower on the sock than the top band.

Feb

2010

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Product!

By Dante

from Seattle

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Design
Regulates Temperature Well

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about Rocky Gore-Tex Oversocks:

I've had horrible luck with the durability of Gore-Tex boots. The waterproofing and/or liners wear out too quickly for me. I got a pair of these to use with leather-lined or unlined leather boots years ago figuring I could replace them when the water proofing wore out. It turns out they stay waterproof longer--maybe because you can wash them (less salt and body oil buildup in the membrane?).

They keep my feet as dry as is possible (my socks are no wetter than they would be from perspiration in any case). As an experiment, I have worn these with wool socks and canvas sneakers in the winter. The combination kept my feet dry, even when the sneakers were soaked.

The Rocky Gore-Tex socks fit me fine, but they will only stretch so far. It's no surprise they won't work for everyone.

I love these, and will buy another pair if/when I wear mine out.

Aug

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Couldn't get them on

By Jackal

from San Rafael, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Cons

Can't get them on

Best Uses

Comments about Rocky Gore-Tex Oversocks:

I have high arches... i think. There is no way i could get them on my feet without ripping them apart. Too small arch/heel circumference is a problem. Socks do have a stretchy front panel but it isn't enough. It's a shame i can't give it another rating then 1 star, but i couldn't use them. Had to return them.

Dec

2009

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great for cold weather bicycling

By BikeHound

from Everett, WA

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Regulates Temperature Well
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Best Uses

Cycling
Mountaineering

Comments about Rocky Gore-Tex Oversocks:

These were a gift last year. I have found them to be great for cold weather bicycling and with leaky mountaineering boots.

Jan

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Too Small

By BamaJama

from Enterprise, Alabama

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Gore-Tex is great

Cons

Does not take stretching

Best Uses

Keep feet dry

Comments about Rocky Gore-Tex Oversocks:

Great Idea, I am looking for a sock to keep my feet dry if my shoes get wet. This would work just right if I could get them on and off. I am a size 9 shoe, I ordered a size 10 sock. I could not get them on without stretching them until I thought the seams would tear. I'm returning them for a size 11. Also the top band is way too tight it would cut off circulation. It's great that REI has such a good return policy. Thanks REI

Aug

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Disappointing performance

By DFong

from Denver, CO

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Cons

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Comments about Rocky Gore-Tex Oversocks:

I was very hopeful for these socks, but they did not pass on the test on a 2 week backpacking trip. I was not even in much water, but walking through and kicking steps into snow and the water seemed to permeate through without an issue. Once water was inside, I also wondered if they made it worse by retaining water. Unfortunately, these socks did not work for me, and were returned to REI.

May

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

BOMBPROOF

By MaxinMaine

from Bangor Maine

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Design
Regulates Temperature Well
Waterproof-Breathable

Cons

Elastic top kinda lame
Price

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking
Mountain biking
Mountaineering
Skiing

Comments about Rocky Gore-Tex Oversocks:

I've been wearing these mountain biking, hiking, camping for a decade and feel naked without them. They add a layer of protection from rain & snow that I've come to appreciate. I need a new pair and unfortunately, I'd forgotten how much they cost.

Dec

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Kicking through the puddles

By Callahan Adventures

from Oakland, Ca

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Design
Regulates Temperature Well
Stylish

Cons

Bunches Up

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about Rocky Gore-Tex Oversocks:

I bought these a long time ago, back about 1998 and still use them occasionally. I really like that they let water vapour escape much better than Seal Skinz which I have also owned at one short stage. These socks are great. I have used them with only liner socks and heavy duty hiking mountaineering socks. They do need something under them to most effective. Bunches up only when not using any socks or rushing into the shoe without care. With a moment of fitting and slight care of placement these work very well and even do keep a fair amount of splashed water out that may run down your leg with the elastic cuff.