Are they neoprene or not? Has anyone used these for sailing in cold weather?
64070
If you are expecting to have warm hands... no... they are not. the material on top is very thin and does nothing to keep you warm. Might be neoprene, but it is not 3mm! Having said that these are very comfortable during a harm summer trip. Awfully uncomfortable in cold weather.
396462
I think they would be too thick for that. Look for something thinner. They are also kind of stiff and would be uncomfortable for that kind of use. They are good, I wanted a heavier pair to wear when it is colder. I forgot that once I get going the cold does not matter.
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.
2153638
HI I used them last winter for snow blowing, during our brutal cold winter, and they worked very well. So well, I bought another pair . I think you will be glad to have them on - on the slopes.
256603
Ridden in the teens with these. They are very wind proof and usually I wear a pair of tights under them and they are warm and toasty. My feet are the problem! Remember to order Very Big. I am 32" waist, 160# & 5'-11"+ and XXL worked for me.
697278
These are neoprene "booties" and I wouldn't wear them beyond when I'm wading through water. In that case the wool wouldn't help at all. In Iceland my mode of operation was to hike to the side of the river, change hiking boots to sandals and Hydroskin, walk carefully through the icewater and then change back.
60948
I did because my waders have a thick neoprene sock. They worked out great for me!!
114293
For sure .. they have a textured bottom that will give you grip. I wear them on fiberglass boat deck with no problem.
478698
I wear them with 2mm neoprene socks and they are great. No chafing or anything. I actually used them today for more than 3 hours and not a problem in the world.
1492955
I wish I could tell you. Mine are not super tight & it's been super cold where I am & I have found them to be good. Granted--on one case I did add hand warmers but it was 4-degrees & windy.
608720
Yes, they work well. They even include small strips of hook/loop tape. (At least they did in my order). I got 8 min. flight time today in my HH Sport Cub S, but it was very cold out. (25*F)
1266081
I would describe these as neoprene. They have a rubber style grip on the inside. I hope this helps.
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.
697276
Yes. That is how you wear them. ..as a base layer.Hydroskin is NOT neoprene. In fact a full hydroskin suit is worn under a wetsuit to aid in warmth. Just like these socks.
386219
I wear these below freezing without too much trouble. They're cold for the first mile, but fine for the rest of the ride. I'm surprised anyone can stand to wear them in the 60's as I find them unbearably hot above 50 or so. This just goes to show how differently people perceive warmth.
1231287
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
119039
I don't windsurf, but I see no reason why these boots would not work for that. They are like an aqua-sock with a rubber sole. I love mine and use them at the beach and on my boat.