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Old 01-06-2014, 06:30 AM
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These look great, might get a pair to put in my Shimano shoes, should be the ducks nuts.
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Old 01-06-2014, 06:35 AM
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Here is a link for the socks http://www.sealskinz.com/UK/socks/ke...ngth-sock.html

Not cheap but if they keep your feet dry and warm they may be worth it.
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Old 01-06-2014, 07:08 AM
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I got 2 pairs of sealskinz from ebay UK for $70.
So far, very happy with them.
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I've upgraded from the plastic bags over the feet to these fellas.

Heavier than a pair of runners - lighter than a pair of Hikers - you can spray them with a hose and your socks stay dry.

Plus if you have a black texta - you can colour in that grey bit on the sole and make them look sick

(North Face also make a Gortex version that are suppossed to be lighter and better - but they also come with the price tag reflecting such improvements)

http://www.anacondastores.com/footwe.../BP90048075004
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Old 08-05-2016, 03:04 AM
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If you wear them with water proof pants - they'd do the trick
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Old 08-05-2016, 06:31 PM
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Sealskinz are very good but they do start to let a bit of water through after a lot of use. Had mine for 8 years and the first 3yrs i used them 3 times a week on average and they were sensational. Holding a kayak stable in the water while a client climbs aboard , with ice on the grass from a frost and not getting wet feet is a bonus
But these days if i stand in the water for more than about 10secs a bit of water starts to get through..
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Old 17-07-2016, 07:23 PM
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$20 gumboots from Bunnings with 1 thick pair of woolen socks. You out waterproof pants over the tops. Feet don't get wet and stay comfortable.
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Old 17-07-2016, 07:53 PM
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$20 gumboots from Bunnings with 1 thick pair of woolen socks. You out waterproof pants over the tops. Feet don't get wet and stay comfortable.
Yeah make sure you remember the socks - the inside of some gumboots are like a mild sandpaper on bare ankles - you wont notice it until you're about 500m from where you started. Thats about how long it takes to wear through the outer layers of skin and start rubbing on bare flesh

So no short socks below the ankle - learnt that the hard way
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Old 17-07-2016, 08:51 PM
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If your shoes arent water proof - this is a quick way to make sure they stay dry.

Its also a quick way to slip over in the rain. But if you are willing to to sacrifice personal safety for dry socks - It works.

You can also cut the sole out of the plastic bags and lose no traction
Try this order, socks , plastic bag then shoes.
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Old 18-07-2016, 03:51 AM
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Try this order, socks , plastic bag then shoes.
Yeah I can see that approach being ideal in certain scenarios
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Old 18-07-2016, 04:26 AM
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I use Aldi snow boots this time of year. Water proof up to the ankles, super warm and only cost me $20 or so.

Otherwise for launching I bought myself a pair of bogs boots.
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