February 6, 200917 yr Hi Guy's After all this snow we have had in the UK, My mind has turned to which are the best value trials boots for the price, and which waterproof sock is the best to wear in them. Has any one bought any army surplus socks and are they any good? Just a bit of a survey before I spend on gear, and not gearboxes. Regard's Charlie.
February 6, 200917 yr cant comment on boots but the army surplus goretex socks are cracking for the price. hard wearing too
February 6, 200917 yr Loads of threads on this topic in "general". Alpinestars and Sealskinz...can't beat them
February 6, 200917 yr cant comment on boots but the army surplus goretex socks are cracking for the price. hard wearing too I'll 2nd that. They are usually available on the bay. When walking the section if that brook has a deep hole and you step in it and water goes in the top of your boots the goretex hold it in as well as keep it out. Been there done that.......... More than once.
February 7, 200917 yr Gearnes then you won't need the water proof socks! My gaernes have always leaked but they are great boots. (6 pairs) I have army and sealskinz. Sealskinz are very comfy and both work well. Specialist socks are as cheap as anywhere. Alpinstars are rubbish. I have a pair only worn 4 times cos I can't get on with them.
February 7, 200917 yr My Gaerne's are the most comfortable, but leakey boots i've ever owned! Adding Sealskins means warmer but damp feet, Gortex liners mean dry but cold feet! Having said that i'm used to MX boot that are always leaky and always uncomfortable!! Whenever i see a rider in steel toecap welly's i can't help think he's got it right. Cheap, warm and dry what more do you want? (Apart from protection but i'm not convinved my well worn Gaerne's offer much of that anyway!) Is it all about wanting to look right, not whats practical any more? Why else would so many rotund, middle aged men think wearing lycra is a good idea? Ps. I've obviously learn nothing as i'm going to try out my (more expensive and undoubtly more leaky than wellys) new trials boots tomorrow !!!!
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