would these be good for outside work in the ice,water..etc maybe to wear over socks to keep your feet dry &amp; warm?
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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.
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I used them in a wet (not frozen) environment and then had wool sock on under them...my feet got wet, really wet and cold but would have been colder without them.
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I would just get a good pair of felt lined waterproof boots and wool socks. These socks are good for keeping your feet dry but they also make your feet sweat a bit. In a cold weather situation these socks would keep your feet dry, but they would also be frozen.
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They stay put just fine. Don't think they would come off unless way too big as they are pretty snug and just stretchy enough to get over your heel. They would help you stay warm, but probably should be used with a thin wet suit or at the very least a swim skin if concerned about cold. Much more important to keep your core warm than your feet.
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nope, they are like a wetsuit. they were very effective at keeping my feet warm when I was rafting the grand canyon... 40 degree water on the feet is very uncomfortable, but with these on its not bad at all
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I would day "NO." They work on ice and snow. Other surfaces not so well in my experience.
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Hello, These socks are WARM, and thought I love them for fall and winter, my feet do get rather toasty in them. I'm thinking these may not be the socks for you; the dense weave, which makes them super strong, does trap heat. Again, good for winter wear, but if your feet need more breathability in socks, then I don't think I'd go with Darn Toughs.
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Hi!It's hard to compare these with socks woolen socks, because unfortunately I did not have warm woolen socks :-(But I can tell you that they have enough heat at a temperature of -20 degrees Celsius in heavy leather shoes with steel toes, which have the property very good "absorb" cold.
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I used them over waders to duck hunt slippery rocks on Long Island sound, they did not stay on very well and ripped shortly after purchase. I would say for walking around on icy stuff in boots or shoes maybe, anything more demanding no.
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Melissa, I think that they would probably be protective enough for ice skating. They are pretty well padded, they just don't have a hard plastic cap either inside them or on the outside. I think that you would have a fine time using them. They fit snug so keep that in mind but I used them for mountain biking, slow downhill and they worked good. The eight part that you see on the outside is pretty thick neoprene and that is the protection factor. The other thing is that if you take a really hard fall in them or any other pad, you are going to feel it in my experience. My thought is that they are a really solid pad and would probably protect you in fine fashion for ice skating.good luck and take care,Eoin Melissa, I think that they would probably be protective enough for ice skating. They are pretty well padded, they just don't have a hard plastic cap either inside them or on the outside. I think that you would have a fine time using them. They fit snug so keep that in mind but I used them for mountain biking, slow downhill and they worked good. The eight part that you see on the outside is pretty thick neoprene and that is the protection factor. The other thing is that if you take a really hard fall in them or any other pad, you are going to feel it in my experience. My thought is... » Read More Melissa, I think that they would probably be protective enough for ice skating. They are pretty well padded, they just don't have a hard plastic cap either inside them or on the outside. I think that you would have a fine time using them. They fit snug so keep that in mind but I used them for mountain biking, slow downhill and they worked good. The eight part that you see on the outside is pretty thick neoprene and that is the protection factor. The other thing is that if you take a really hard fall in them or any other pad, you are going to feel it in my experience. My thought is that they are a really solid pad and would probably protect you in fine fashion for ice skating.good luck and take care,Eoin « Show Less
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They'd keep your feet dry, but they are not insulated. Maybe they'd be warm enough with thick socks.
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No; this booty is strictly for warming the feet. You wear them over socks or bare feet. Most folks use put them on after spending a cold day outdoors. You can wear them outside but I wouldn't substitute them for good boots.
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I have not used mine outside, But I would, I think they would hold up fine, I have had them saturated several times and they have not rusted or shown any signs of rust. The rubber/plastic covers on the feet may not hold up to cold temps so I would either take those covers off or bring them indoors in cold winter months.
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I use them for extreme hiking - Cliffs, Ice, Frozen rivers Etc... You should probably look at a pair of good running shoes with spikes if the conditions call for it to be icy. I would not use these in a Marathon.
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Hello, Yes, I wear them for daily wear as well as running. My impression is that my feet stay a little more dray and warm than in regular wool socks. The only downside is that they are low so your ankles will show if your pants aren't long enough.
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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.
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I bought them to wear snowboarding. They are amazingly well built maybe even for iceskating. They are, however, VERY rigid so they may be too stiff for certain movements. Keep in mind that size M would MAYBE fit a young teen.