RANDY SUN Waterproof 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 :)

Very thick warm and waterproof. Great winter hunting sock

They were not water proof more resistant so didn’t really meet my needs

I used these neoprene socks back in April to hike the subway and had to submerge to my calves in pretty cold water for most of the hike. These socks were thin and comfortable for hiking but kept my feet warm the entire time. I could definitely tell a significant difference between the temperature of my feet and calves. Great purchase!

Used these to hike in the Narrows and it was fabulous! Kept me warm and supported

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.

It’s a sock with a plastic lining sown into the middle. They were ridged, didn’t wash well and didn’t dry well.They seemed to do well the first few uses but they have a short lifespan

These socks are truly waterproof!I used them to protect an ankle wound while hiking and it kept the dressing dry while crossing creeks.The fit is true to size, but take into consideration the width. If the socks stretch too much they will become permeable.These socks are overall very well made, and with proper care, should last a while.