Bushwalk Australia

Which brands are the best to consider?

Sealskinz. Love them.

Yep…. Sealskins socks and gloves are the winners for me in very wet weather. Durable, reliable, comfortable

I can't give you a recommendation, but I tried sealskinz and found them useless. Water got in, wouldn't get out, and they certainly wouldn't dry overnight. I just take an extra spare pair of regular socks if I'm concerned about wetness.

I've tried DexShell and Sealskinz, in an attempt to have warmer feet and less blisters in cold wet weather. My feet were probably a bit warmer but I still got blisters, as waterproof socks don't stretch / fit as closely as normal socks. I tried Injinji toe socks as liners, but that didn't help either. So I still don't have a solution.

I’m certainly not saying Sealskinz will keep you 100% dry, but I have found them the best of the bunch at what they are attempting. I usually just wear a synthetic thin cheap business type sock as a liner (no need to pay the premium of named liner socks) followed by a good wool hiking sock. Combined the moisture wicks well, I never get blisters, the liner socks wash and dry very quickly, with the thicker sock for warmth, comfort and a wetness absorber. I use the Sealskinz when I know wet feet is going to be a constant battle and a little extra protection might help.

What about the use of gold bond powder on your feet to help with moisture? Would you still use that inside waterproof socks? I have been a fan of injinji liner socks for a while but a bit of a pain getting on and off.

Big fan of Sealskinz socks now. I have only had the thicker ones and after 6 weeks hiking through the Sierra’s they were worn through on the heels. I also wore the injinji liner socks underneath. Best $50 I ever spent!