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BearcatRunner
Happy Today
 posted: 1/27/2008 at 8:48 PM
I purchased some YakTrax for my shoes to run in the snow and ice but decided I need something to keep my feet warm and dry when doing this. I don't care to buy a pair of waterproof shoes as I really love my Nike Peagus. So I was thinking waterproof socks.

Has anyone tried any? I would love to hear some reviews of water proof socks before buying some or if anyone knows about a pair of waterproof Nike Peagus! I do spray all of my shoes with water repellant but figure in snow that is not going to help.
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dnephin
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 posted: 1/27/2008 at 9:27 PM
modified: 1/27/2008 at 9:27 PM
Quote from BearcatRunner on 1/27/2008 at 8:48 PM:
I purchased some YakTrax for my shoes to run in the snow and ice but decided I need something to keep my feet warm and dry when doing this. I don't care to buy a pair of waterproof shoes as I really love my Nike Peagus. So I was thinking waterproof socks.

Has anyone tried any? I would love to hear some reviews of water proof socks before buying some or if anyone knows about a pair of waterproof Nike Peagus! I do spray all of my shoes with water repellant but figure in snow that is not going to help.


I have a pair from Cabelas that I ran in once. Kinda bulky for a running shoe maybe, but not too bad. They are GoreTex. They've got a light quilting inside. I used liner socks underneath and ran in my trail shoes, which I got a tad on the large size cuz I can cinch them tightly and because they can accomodate thicker trail socks. I'd probably run in them again if really wet. They would be in the crew-length length. I got them mainly as backups in case my waders fail while I am fishing. Seal Skins is another brand. You could also use them if you hike. Think mine were about $20, at least 5 years ago.
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Ed4
Barefoot and happy
 posted: 1/28/2008 at 3:56 PM
I've run in SealSkinz quite a bit. They definitely keep you warm and dry. They don't fit like regular socks, but I don't care.
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BearcatRunner
Happy Today
 posted: 1/28/2008 at 8:21 PM
Do the SealSkinz make your feet sweat a lot?
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Julia Sugarbaker
The Terminator
 posted: 1/28/2008 at 9:58 PM
When playing rugby in sloppy wet conditions, we would put on a sock, then a grocery bag, then our boots. It worked, but it is not extremely attractive.
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BearcatRunner
Happy Today
 posted: 1/29/2008 at 1:09 PM
I would think your foot would slip around with the baggie being between the foot and the shoe?

When running in rain I don't care too much what I look like, within reason of course.
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mum2girls
Lovin' the cold weather!
 posted: 1/31/2008 at 2:23 AM
Bearcat -

I put on a (thin) sock, then the long bag that my newspaper is delivered in, then another sock to keep the bag from slipping. Then my shoe.

I do this for long sloppy slushy runs in sub-30 temps. Had a near-frostbite issue during a HM a few years ago and never want to go there again...
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Walt.RB
posted: 2/3/2008 at 2:09 AM
Do a Google search for "neoprene socks"....I bought some from Performance Bike for muddy cyclocross races and was pretty pleased. I am yet to try them while running in the wet. Good luck.

Somewhat related article:

http://www.snowshoeracing.com/steve_ilg_5.htm
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