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A classic waterproof sock offering from Sealskinz aimed at giving you extra protection from the dreaded wet feet on days out in the hills, with added warmth from the merino wool interior.
Sealskinz says
We took our original waterproof sock and beefed it up to take on both the cold and rain. Wet feet can lead to all sorts of not-so-good things outdoors, including numbness, blisters, and frostbite. Our Waterproof Cold Weather Mids will keep you dry and warm in leaky waders, through stream crossings, and in rain, snow, and mud. Around the clock protection, we like to think that every person should keep a pair in their pack -- just in case.
Our Verdict
Sealskinz' Starston Waterproof Cold Weather Mid Length Socks are a great option for emergency waterproof layers or to be combined with not waterproof footwear on wet days. The materials have improved greatly in recent years, softening up and becoming more comfortable, but they still have a very obvious neoprene feel to them. The recent changes to making this a cold weather version mean that the merino lining makes them much more comfortable for walking and prolonged wear.
With added warmth and zoned padding these Cold Weather socks are suited to cold conditions around winter. They are versatile enough for late autumn and early spring conditions but for anyone who has naturally warmer feet that will be the limit for them. Alternatively, if you suffer from particularly cold feet these will make a big difference.
- Reviewed by Basecamp Gear
Please note that for hygiene reasons this product is non-returnable unless faulty.
Features
- Designed to Keep You Warm and Dry: Our cold weather socks are crafted using a three-layer bonded construction that combines a 100% waterproof hydrophilic membrane with a premium Merino wool interior for warmth and sweat-wicking, and a durable nylon blend exterior with 4-way stretch for great fit and wearability.
- An Added Layer of Warmth: Designed with warmth in mind these socks are constructed with the finest Merino wool and an added a layer of terry-loop knitting. This loop knitting actually traps heat within the air pockets keeping you warmer when you're in the coldest conditions.
- Ideal for a wide range of activities: The perfect mix of waterproofness and breathability, waterproof socks are ideal for keeping your feet dry and warm while cycling, hunting, commuting, working outside, fishing, or hiking.
- Built for comfort and blister prevention: Designed with a seamless construction including hand-linked flat toe seams and the addition of elastic support on the ankle, heel and instep, you won’t notice the seams but will definitely notice the extra comfort and fit.
- Handmade & Hand Tested: Exclusively handmade in the UK to our unrelenting standards and attention to detail, every single sock is hand-tested for waterproofness.
Specifications
- Small pair (UK 3-5) weighs: 102g
- Medium pair (UK 6-8) weighs: 115g
- Large pair (UK 9-11)weighs: 133g
- XLarge pair (UK 12-14) weighs: 143g
If you are at the top of a size such as a UK 8 to 8 1/2 we recommend you move up in size as our waterproof socks are thicker than normal socks.
Material & Construction
- Outer Layer: 90% Nylon, 10% Elastane
- Middle Layer: 100% Hydrophilic Membrane
- Inner Layer: 35% Merino Wool, 35% Acrylic, 23% Polyester, 3.5% Nylon, 3.5% Elastane
- Technology:We pioneered the use of a unique hydrophilic membrane that's 100% waterproof yet pulls moisture away from your skin at the molecular level -- keeping you dry and cool all at the same time. And with a Hydrostatic Head of >20,000mm, our socks stay waterproof under the toughest of conditions.
