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Post by strood on Feb 8, 2007 10:13:16 GMT
can some one tell me if you wear a pair of socks under the neoprene socks silly question, i now but my feet were frozen last week with normal socks
thanks
Dave
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Post by johnmac on Feb 8, 2007 10:35:06 GMT
i have a couple of pairs of neoprene socks and i swear by them! I wear them direct to my skin..... by far the best wat to keep the tootsies warm!! I do however sometimes wear a pair of wooly socks over the top to give them a tighter fit..... assuming your feet still fit in your wellies or waders!
But be warned... after a day of wear they will absolutely stink!!! but id rather have smelly feet then cold ones! My make are "stillwater" and i got them from the glasgow angling centre for about a tenner! bargain!
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Post by strood on Feb 8, 2007 11:39:14 GMT
Johnmac
my wife always telling my feet stink so that wont be a problem
cheers
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Post by lomond on Feb 8, 2007 12:46:04 GMT
I wear a pair of thin socks underneath neoprene socks. If the socks are too thick my feet ache after a days fishing.
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Post by hornet on Feb 8, 2007 12:47:08 GMT
I wear a thick pair of woolly socks when using my stocking foot waders and have never had cold feet.
I have bought new mid layer bottoms for wearing under my breathables and will give them a try when I'm out next week. Hopefully they will do the trick and avoid me buying neoprene waders.
Hornet
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Post by weed on Feb 8, 2007 13:34:59 GMT
My friend wears these under his waders and swears by them , bought them off Amazon USA.
Lectra - Electric Heated Socks
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Post by donnieW on Feb 8, 2007 14:21:41 GMT
how do they work then? I have enough to carry when I'm fishing without carting a generator around to keep my feet warm!!
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Post by weed on Feb 8, 2007 15:28:22 GMT
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Post by weed on Feb 8, 2007 15:34:59 GMT
The review at the bottom page is obviously from someone who was unhappy with them.
Being ex- forces and having done a lot of extreme weather training I prefer Layering and have yet to find anything better. Admittedly this is initially with a pair of ladies tights( not great for the image) then light socks followed by Merino socks.
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Post by donnieW on Feb 8, 2007 15:52:54 GMT
Had a look at the socks on amazon - not impressed. 1) the battery pack would be pretty uncomfortable when the water pressure is pressing a b*****y great D-Cell battery into your leg. 2) not convinced they would stand washing very often. 3) according to the review, they don't work anyway! Back to the drawing board.....
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Post by crawfish on Feb 8, 2007 15:53:32 GMT
i use vision neoprene socks on top of my stocking foot waders to insulate and to stop grit and sand getting in, underneath i wear a pair of thick synthetic socks to wick away as much moisture as possible, but if you layer too much you will stem the flow of circulation to your feet , then no matter what you do , your feet will be cold, and dont tie your boots too tight
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Post by weed on Feb 8, 2007 16:06:37 GMT
WIGGLE.CO.UK have a sale on-line with various hiking socks may be something there that suits.
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Post by madkeen on Feb 8, 2007 17:55:04 GMT
Forget neoprene socks they make your feet rank.Go for a good quality pair of socks from a climbing store.I use bridgedale heavyweight ones and my feet are always warm and dry remember to choose the ones for the coldest conditions because they do several.(They're about £12)You can use these even in january.
Alan
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Post by johnny on Feb 8, 2007 18:45:58 GMT
I'm with Alan on this, the Bridgedales are excellent.
The Merino wool extremes over very thin wicking socks by the same firm or ski or climb shop are what I wear and they work a treat.
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Post by hardygem on Feb 8, 2007 19:33:54 GMT
I can also highly recommend the Bridgedales i've been wearing them for years (not the same ones ! ;D) There was a 22lber caught on Murthly 2 today ,I hope there some more of them hanging around there on saturday  |
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Post by Fruin on Feb 8, 2007 20:38:36 GMT
I have to agree with Weed and his ideas about layering. I like a thin pair of black socks, with a thicker pair of Merino wool socks. Then the stockings of the waders, which are neoprene , then the boots.
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Post by strood on Feb 9, 2007 7:47:20 GMT
I have try-ed wearing layers of socks but my feet wear still frozen .I don't feel the cold much because i work out side all year round but you all now if your feet are cold the rest off you is could.The reason may be i have cheap chest waders that are not breathable.
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Post by jkboy on Feb 9, 2007 9:49:00 GMT
I go with the Bridgedales under the stocking feet and then neoprene socks over the stocking feet for protection. Seems to keep me warm enough (until the waders leak and let in icy water as they did last week  ) |
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Post by strood on Feb 9, 2007 20:09:15 GMT
YES i have room to wiggle my toes have received snow bee neoprene socks to day will give them a try out tomorrow afternoon down at the pump house on the Dee .
thanks
Dave
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Post by donnieW on Feb 18, 2007 14:06:56 GMT
Found a use for neoprene socks - cut them up and make gravel guards! Seems to work.....
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