would these be good for outside work in the ice,water..etc maybe to wear over socks to keep your feet dry &amp; warm?
252716
Yes, I am a Dairy Farm Inspector. I wear them for the exact reason, to keep my feet dry in the winter, from snow, ice and water. I cannot wear them in the summer, they get way to hot.
1814858
They add very little bulk, so they should fit well under tighter shoes. But, as a word of caution and in response to the reviewers who said the socks did not help keep their feet warm, you need to be aware of one of the principals in effect for warmth; you need to isolate a layer of warm air next to your skin. So, if you do not allow enough room around the socks, the warming effect will be greatly minimized.
450438
I would definitely not wear these in hiking boots. Your feet will sweat like you can't imagine then they will chill. I've worn neoprene gloves to work in very cold climates and the only time I didn't regret my decision was when I had to get my hands wet. The sweat ends up chilling my hands and the cold plus the chill makes things worse. Wicking liners and really nice thick wool based socks work best. I've augemented this with small heat packs and have been quite happy in -30F temps. I know they also make battery heated socks that work well.
825983
That was how my commute to work was. Half was in ice and snow and the other on sidewalks. These were perfect for that. I took them for an intense hiking trip around a bunch of frozen waterfalls - not good for that at all.
2228816
I would think pretty good.. I use them for snow blowing in the winter, but they fit well and don't move around. They are well made.
1594714
These go inside of a pair of boots - I use Hodgeman felt bottom boots for traction. I use them for fishing in rivers on the Oregon coast in Fall and Winter and the water can be quite cold. They seem to be waterproof to me although we use them more for wading in and out of the water not standing thigh deep for hours at a time so I don't know about extended time under water.
1643752
They are durable, but I would not get them wet. It would be uncomfortable for your dog to wear wet socks.
1411635
Hmm-m-m-m. . . I love thinking outside the box! Yes, I THINK these would work for that. They're stretchy, would cling to your feet, and offer a measure of protection from debris in the sand and heat. I don't know if they would keep the sand completely out though. Don't know what to say about size, except that I take between an 8 1/2 and 9, got a large, and it was a bit big (but no problem for swimming with fins).
1289143
I haven't had that problem because I always wear socks and don't get mud over the sides if I can help it. So far, I haven't had mud or water spill over. If I think that might happen, I wear another type of boot or I can avoid the problems areas in the fields. I would think these are just for casual yard wear...something that you don't get your regular shoes wet.
1283124
no! These are great!!! Only problem is they have to much glue on them and they are wearing out my socks! But have to wear them in cold weather as my feet have been frost bit before. Not so much glue ,,, PLEASE!
1901519
They would work excellent. They come with a sticky set of feet that screw on and are very durable. My wife specifically used these for snowy, icy days this last winterand they provided excellent stability. They are very durable.
237168
I guess the size 7 because i think the ones your seeing are for men? I believe mens sizing is bigger than lady's so the 7 will do just fine with some nice wool socks in cold water...Good Luck
552568
I wear them over my dry suit socks.They work OK for that, water gets trapped in them because of the soles. This I only notice when walking out of the water.
880112
No, these are thermal socks. They are used to keep your feet warm in cold climates.
75537
Yes. I wear mine inside and outside. I am usually in my office and always have cold feet. That is until i wear my Heat Holder socks. If I wear anything else, I really feel the difference. You will be happy with these socks
1579227
These boots definitely kept the water out for my purposes ( tide pooling on the rocky Northern California Coast). I had my doubts, but the combo of these boots plus some wool nearly-knee high socks, kept my normally cold feet warm and dry. One thing that I avoided was trying to enter pools of water that were taller than the boots. After adjusting/tightening the boots, I made sure the tallest body of water I entered was approximately the same height as the boots. I didn't have a problem with keeping dry because I kept that in mind. Hope that helps. Good luck in your adventures!
611352
I didn't buy them for wearing anywhere except to bed in the winter. For that they work GREAT! How they would hold up in boots is iffy. They seem a bit to 'fluffy' for much hard wearing. I would try it but would wear thin 'wicking' socks under them.