RANDY SUNWaterproof Socks, Unisex Hiking Wading Trail Running Kayaking Crew Socks

I was worried these XS socks would be too big, but they are just small enough. If they were any bigger they would be too big. (In regular shoes, I’m size 6, running shoes or boots I’m size 7, sometimes in dress shoes I’ll be as low as 5.5. If your feet are smaller than mine, I’d recommend going down to the children’s version that this company sells.) I have always lived places where it either does not rain much or doesn’t rain hard, so I’ve never thought it was a big deal to just run with regular gear and maybe throw a rain shell over top. Every once in along while there would be a big storm and I’d get soaked to the bone, but no big deal. However, now I’m somewhere where when it rains it really rains and if I run in the rain, I’m going to get soaked. So, I’ve done that a bunch of times this year and done with it. I can’t wait to try these out on a run. Just testing them out so far, I can tell they won’t breathe well, but if they did, I’d be worried about their rainproof-ness LOL. If I have a choice between hot feet or soaked and freezing feet, I’d take the former. I’m a trail runner, so can’t wait to go splashing through puddles! If the socks do not live up to my expectations, I’ll update the review. By the way, I’m very picky with sock seams and not getting blisters, especially when it comes to running, and I think these seem like they’re going to be comfortable in that way. They are more bulky than my regular running socks, but I wear the ultrathin socks without padded toes or heels. I would say that the thickness is on par or thinner than the running socks I’ve tried on that have are padded. I tried these on with my running shoes and the shoes are more snug, but not to the point of needing to go up to the next shoe size or squishing my toes or feet. I chose these socks over a shorter pair of waterproof socks (both brands recommended by a runners world article) just because the shorter ones will not stop rain from going down inside the sock. These are waterproof and snug over the ankle, so I’m confident they will be great. I also love the bright yellow color for street running to make me more visible. Sorry for the ramble - I’m just really excited to try these out and wanted to make sure I addressed all of the comments other people have made and the questions I had before i bought them :)

Bought these for my dad, he hikes a lot and said they’ve been very comfy and fit great. He likes using them in rainy hikes since they’re water proof.

First, these are NOT waterproof. However, they do keep the sand and rocks out and do get damp when submersed in water. Used these socks while kayaking and so do step into the water with them. My feet did get damp but not immediately and was happy to not have to feel sand and small rocks around my feet.

On the hottest day of the year I wore these into the caves of Maquoketa, IA along with an outer pair of tennis shoes for hiking. The cool cave water on my feet was refreshing as I strode confidently through the caverns. I found that this Is the only way to traverse through wet, muddy, and rugged terrain, in a pair of these waterproof socks. I had a hunch that these would be what I was looking for so that I didn’t have to worry about my toes pruning up and that hunch paid off!

My wife and I used these socks on an August 2023 trip to Norway. We used these socks twice on that trip. Once on a bike ride from Finse to Flam during Storm Hans, the worst storm to hit southern Norway in 25 years we were told. The other time was a hike to Trolltunga, which it rained for whole ascent to the top. In both cases these socks kept our feet dry and comfortable. These socks certainly got wet, but they kept to moisture away from our feet. We are both very happy with how well these socks performed and have been recommending them to our friends.

My waterproof shoes were waterproof for 2 weeks right after I bought them. I have to walk through wet grass all the time and it sucks in the winter to have wet feet all day. These socks are awesome. My feet stay dry and warm even though my shoes can be soaked by the end of the day.I laugh when I put the socks on because air gets in there and they bubble up when you first put your toes in. They are more difficult to put on than a regular pair of loose fitting socks. A friend said they looked like compression socks. They don't feel like that when I wear them though. I think it's the material and thickness of them. They are comfortable to wear all day and I'm usually on my feet for 12 plus hours a day and walking anywhere between 5 and 9 miles a day. Great price for what you get. Love having dry feet at the end of the day.

These Sox are very comfortable but far from waterproof.

I use these for hiking when I have to cross some water. They keep my feet dry, even in the humid GA climate.