Showers Pass waterproof socks

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Do these run true to size or a bit small or big because the Rocky Goretex socks at size 14 run a bit small and too small for me. Thanks.

These are interesting socks (to me anyway). They stretch, so they go on much easier than Rocky socks. They have an inner lining, which makes them more comfortable to wear on their own than Rockys. Their stretchiness also adds to comfort, as they conform to your foot like a normal sock.

They seem true to size. I can send the pair of XLs to you, Brett, if you want to see if they'll fit. But please, just try them on, don't 'take them out.' And then send them back soonest, I might need them end of January.

I've got one sitting in a sink of water at the moment to somewhat test waterproofness. Not real world, I know, but the best I can do at the moment.

Here's a couple of pics:

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Doug,
look at how they handle water absorption ? And when you wear them, how durable they are ? I had a pair which absorbed loads of water and leaked after only two uses. And the Rocky's don't fit at all (even after going up 2 sizes).

Thanks but I ordered some I saw on sale along with some Darn Tough socks so I could get free shipping. Hopefully they will fit.

Doug,

Sorry to bug you but I'm curious……Does it look like they might also be mosquito proof?

"look at how they handle water absorption ? And when you wear them, how durable they are ? I had a pair which absorbed loads of water and leaked after only two uses. And the Rocky's don't fit at all (even after going up 2 sizes)."

Yeah, they definitely absorb water. I rung out a lot after my water test, much like a regular sock (which they, for all intents and purposes, are on the outside). The durability test is a ways off as I don't have anything planned for the rest of this year or the beginning of the next.

I've always had good luck with Rocky socks, so I'll be carrying those as a backup!

"Sorry to bug you but I'm curious……Does it look like they might also be mosquito proof?"

Possibly, but doubtful.

Doug, any chance you could post your average shoe size, and which pair of socks happened to fit you best?

I generally wear 8.5, the larges fit very well.

They look a lot like the Seal Skinz waterproof socks. These socks were also quite stretchy, but numerous online reports said they leak after mild use, which is why I've stuck with the Rocky ones.

WP/B Socks seem like something a cottage maker should be offering. Luke's ultralight has the materials on hand to make some nice Gore-Tex socks.