dry suit socks?

[Glitch]

Hi,

I wanted to get some warm socks to wear in my dry suit boots but I can't seem to find anything decent around here. I found a pair of Fleece-socks at an outdoors shop here but they were rather expensive. Are there Thinsulate socks as well or what do you recommend? Maybe if you could tell me some brands that make these kinds of products it'll be easier to find something here in Sweden (Stockholm).

Thanks

/C

 

[Diver0001]

For the winter do two layers. On the inside wear a polypropylene or polyester sock that will wick any moisture away from your foot. Polypropylene works better. On the outside wear thinsulate or wool for insulation.

R..

 

[DA Aquamaster]

I have also used fleece lined neoprene socks designed for use in hip waders. They tend to be inexpensive if bought at the local wal-mart.

But normally I just wear a regular pair of socks and have no problem with cold feet in my drysuit even when ice diving. As long as the rest of you stays warm, your body won't reduce the curculation to your feet and they will stay warm without lots of insulation.

 

[Boogie711]

What DA said. I thought about getting a fancy pair of thinsulate booties, but then basically came to the conclusion that a thick wool sock works just fine. If it's really cold, thin polypropylene socks underneath are a good idea.

Now, some of you in the Southern States may have an issue finding 'thick wool socks.' I mean, the kind that are close to an inch thick and made of 100% wool... you don't want cotton underwater.

Total cost - $8.

 

[large_diver]

I wear thick wool socks as well -- I think I bought them at REI -- my feet have never been cold. Wool also insulates you even if wet.

 

[hex92]

I bought my wool socks at Wal-Mart in the Hunting section for ~$8.00. My feet have never been cold. The coldest water I have dove in was 42F. THere has to be some sort of discount store in Sweden....

 

[ScubaDadMiami]

I use thinsulate manufactured by DUI specifically for drysuit diving.

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

I use a pair of wool/polypro blend hiking socks ... they're warm and work great. I got mine at SportCo for about $7.

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[Dryglove]

I have always used fleece socks with no problems but went thinsulate this time around. I should get to use them in about 4-6weeks when my drysuit and undergarment are made.

 

[CALI68]

I use these great socks called "smart wool" relatively thin, Comfortable and plenty warm. They feel soft and not itchy at all. Nice.

http://www.rei.com/online/store/Pro...ber=626974&memberId=-2000&link=1&source=12133