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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, all year round. Improved materials and design give you a more comfortable higher cut sock.
Sealskinz says
The waterproof sock that started it all. We designed the Waterproof All Weather Ankle Length Sock to keep you dry and on the move in wet conditions. Wet feet can lead to all sorts of not-so-good things outdoors, including cold and numb feet, blisters, frostbite, and worse. Designed for a variety of temperatures, stay comfortable and warm with the Waterproof All Weather Ankles in rain, snow, and mud, standing in leaky waders, and through stream crossings.
Our Verdict
Sealskinz' Bircham Waterproof All Weather Ankle 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. Some people won't mind this, I don't when using the for road cycling or mountain biking but for walking a very thin liner sock makes them much more comfortable.
With added warmth and zoned padding these All Weather socks are suited to autumn through to spring conditions in the hills. I've found them too warm for summer conditions but the reality is I can get over wet feet when it's warm anyway. Depending on the shoe you pair this with, breathability can be a bit of an issue and I generally found these socks too warm for my preference but they would be much better suited to anyone who suffers from cold feet regularly.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Please note that for hygiene reasons this product is non-returnable unless faulty.
Features
- Ideal for a wide range of activities: Waterproof socks are ideal choice when there’s a risk of getting your feet wet while hiking, cycling, commuting, hunting, fishing, or working outside.
- Innovative Materials and Construction: Featuring a three-layer bonded construction that combines a 100% waterproof hydrophilic membrane between 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.
- Extremely Breathable: Particularly noteworthy is the unmatched breathability of the hydrophilic waterproof membrane to release perspiration steam and warm air from inside the sock. This creates a high level of comfort for the wearer, even while performing strenuous and aerobic activities, while also preventing rain, mud, and sand from getting inside the sock.
- 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: 98g
- Medium pair (UK 6-8) weighs: 101g
- Large pair (UK 9-11)weighs: 113g
- XLarge pair (UK 12-14) weighs: 122g
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: 62% Polycolon, 29% Nylon, 9% Elastane
- Middle Layer: 100% Hydrophilic Membrane
- Inner Layer: 36% Merino Wool, 36% Acrylic, 18% Polyester, 5% Nylon, 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.
