goretex socks

ThunderCactus · February 1st, 2014, 23:27

I need new goretex socks, had sealskinz the last 3 pairs
who's got a suggestion that ISNT sealskinz?

Canadian Psycho · February 1st, 2014, 23:36

Arctyrex, from 911 supply in Calgary

Chromey · February 2nd, 2014, 16:28

might be a stupid question... Why?

ccyg8774 · February 2nd, 2014, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chromey

might be a stupid question... Why?

To keep feet dry.

Short Round · February 2nd, 2014, 16:46

My friend who works at MEC suggested ROCKY STRETCH, which seems to be what Gore-Tex themselves sell on their site. They have gotten pretty good reviews from what I have seen online, but I have no first hand experience with their stuff.

Wardlord · February 2nd, 2014, 16:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Short Round

My friend who works at MEC suggested ROCKY STRETCH, which seems to be what Gore-Tex themselves sell on their site. They have gotten pretty good reviews from what I have seen online, but I have no first hand experience with their stuff.

I have a pair of these. They are great provided you can get the right size, I had problems finding mine in-store and it had be brought in from another store. They work great and I didn't notice any excessive sweating while in my boots

rc_p120 · February 2nd, 2014, 18:16

The goretex socks at MEC are the bomb, they keep your feet dry and roasty toasty when it gets Canadian outside. I love mine so far, just be careful not to get any water/slush/snow IN them!

ThunderCactus · February 2nd, 2014, 19:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chromey

might be a stupid question... Why?

I wear jungle boots with goretex socks
water gets in and out of the boot, but feet stay 'dry' depending how much you sweat

comparably, goretex boots are designed specifically for air force personnel in which the deepest body of water you encounter is a puddle on a tarmac.
Water gets in and stay in, then you're carrying 5lbs of water around on each foot lol

Gato · February 2nd, 2014, 20:46

I have no idea what my issued sets are, but they're fantastic.

I haven't seen them in a year or two, but I can try locate them in the next few days and let you know what they are.

~Ghost~ · February 2nd, 2014, 21:46

Spend the money on a good pair of boots and you wont regret it. When it comes to boots you get what you pay for plain and simple. If people want to buy Magnum mall cop boots yes the seams are sh!t and will eventually leak. Buy Danners and you'll never have a need for goretex socks, unless you'd be going over the top any how! Ive had my Danners for 3 years now and they keep up with everything an infantry soldier needs em for so they are definitely good to go for airsoft!! just a thought ...

CR0M · February 2nd, 2014, 22:37

Ive been coating my socks with tent water proofing... Matter of fact I spray that stuff on pant legs and my boots.

It started out as a cheap idea to hold me over until I bought something better, but when it worked so well I just kept doing it.

ThunderCactus · February 2nd, 2014, 22:47

I'm on my second pair of altama exospeeds and I haven't seen another boot I've liked yet.

Definitely not much out there for goretex socks though... sealskinz changed their lineup too. I've had 3 pairs of their old style, last pair was good but the inner liner is coming off.

danhay · February 3rd, 2014, 12:19

My personal experience with Goretex lined boots is that once the membrane gets dirty (most likely with salt deposits from perspiration) it wicks moisture thus becoming leaktex. I find that the built in lining is impossible to adequately wash once it becomes dirty.

Goretex socks can be easily washed thus maintaining their water-proof qualities. The rule of thumb for Goretex care is 'wash a lot and dry it hot'.

If I'm worried about keeping my feet dry in wet conditions, short of a pair of wellies I have found that a pair of full leather boots which have been seam sealed and water-proofed (with some suitable non-silicon treatment) work quite well.

Just sayin'

ThunderCactus · February 3rd, 2014, 12:57

1) those don't look like anyone would ever accuse them of being fast
2) they can still fill up with water

Most times I come across a swamp I'm going balls deep, so condition #1 is no waterproof boots. Jungle boots only.

Danke · February 3rd, 2014, 13:25

Sounds like you're the poster child for those Arcteryx ones then.

Cough up; airsoft is not a welfare sport.

http://leaf.arcteryx.com/Product.asp...ck-LT-MultiCam

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February 1st, 2014, 23:36	#2
Canadian Psycho Personal Mule.....PM for rates! Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alberta	Arctyrex, from 911 supply in Calgary __________________ "Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy, forget in time that men have died to win them" Franklin D. Roosevelt

February 2nd, 2014, 16:28	#3
Chromey Whiny Attention Whore Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Acton, On	might be a stupid question... Why? __________________ B.A. Level 3 Cert.

February 2nd, 2014, 16:46	#5
Short Round Najohn Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SkyDome	My friend who works at MEC suggested ROCKY STRETCH, which seems to be what Gore-Tex themselves sell on their site. They have gotten pretty good reviews from what I have seen online, but I have no first hand experience with their stuff. __________________

February 1st, 2014, 23:27	#1
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	goretex socks I need new goretex socks, had sealskinz the last 3 pairs who's got a suggestion that ISNT sealskinz?

February 2nd, 2014, 18:16	#7
rc_p120 Trader rating Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	The goretex socks at MEC are the bomb, they keep your feet dry and roasty toasty when it gets Canadian outside. I love mine so far, just be careful not to get any water/slush/snow IN them! __________________ SILENT PULSE My archived Buy and Sell user ratings

February 2nd, 2014, 21:46	#10
~Ghost~ Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ont,Canada	Spend the money on a good pair of boots and you wont regret it. When it comes to boots you get what you pay for plain and simple. If people want to buy Magnum mall cop boots yes the seams are sh!t and will eventually leak. Buy Danners and you'll never have a need for goretex socks, unless you'd be going over the top any how! Ive had my Danners for 3 years now and they keep up with everything an infantry soldier needs em for so they are definitely good to go for airsoft!! just a thought ... __________________ MODT - tu fui ego eris Be extremely subtle, even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious, even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby you can be the director of the opponent's fate. Sun Tzu

February 2nd, 2014, 22:37	#11
CR0M Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hamilton	Ive been coating my socks with tent water proofing... Matter of fact I spray that stuff on pant legs and my boots. It started out as a cheap idea to hold me over until I bought something better, but when it worked so well I just kept doing it. __________________ WBR

February 2nd, 2014, 22:47	#12
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	I'm on my second pair of altama exospeeds and I haven't seen another boot I've liked yet. Definitely not much out there for goretex socks though... sealskinz changed their lineup too. I've had 3 pairs of their old style, last pair was good but the inner liner is coming off.

February 3rd, 2014, 12:19	#13
danhay Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary, AB	My personal experience with Goretex lined boots is that once the membrane gets dirty (most likely with salt deposits from perspiration) it wicks moisture thus becoming leaktex. I find that the built in lining is impossible to adequately wash once it becomes dirty. Goretex socks can be easily washed thus maintaining their water-proof qualities. The rule of thumb for Goretex care is 'wash a lot and dry it hot'. If I'm worried about keeping my feet dry in wet conditions, short of a pair of wellies I have found that a pair of full leather boots which have been seam sealed and water-proofed (with some suitable non-silicon treatment) work quite well. Just sayin' Last edited by danhay; February 3rd, 2014 at 12:21..

February 3rd, 2014, 12:57	#14
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	1) those don't look like anyone would ever accuse them of being fast 2) they can still fill up with water Most times I come across a swamp I'm going balls deep, so condition #1 is no waterproof boots. Jungle boots only.

February 3rd, 2014, 13:25	#15
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	Sounds like you're the poster child for those Arcteryx ones then. Cough up; airsoft is not a welfare sport. http://leaf.arcteryx.com/Product.asp...ck-LT-MultiCam __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

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