SEALSKINZ MTB Ankle Cycling Socks with Hydrostop Review

SEALSKINZ MTB Ankle Cycling Socks with Hydrostop

  • Outer is made out of a 91% nylon/9% elastane blend. Inner portion is a 35% merino wool/33% acrylic/28% polyester/2% Elastodiene/1% Elastane/1% TPU blend. StretchDry waterproof, breathable, and windproof material uses a hydrophilic membrane to let moisture escape without soaking through the sock.
  • Hydrostop silicone-free elastic taping creates a barrier between the sock cuff and skin, reducing the amount of water that runs down your leg and into your sock. The material has been tested to EN ISO 10993-5: 2009 standards and is OEKOTEX compliant. Merino wool naturally controls moisture. Thin weight with greater breathability and minimal insulation.
  • As SealSkinzƒ_Ts lightest waterproof sock, itƒ_Ts ideal for warm and wet conditions. Note: Because of the bond Hydrostop creates with the skin, itƒ_Ts recommended that you wear these socks outdoors only and not for an extended period of time. Prolonged use may result in excessive rubbing against the skin, which may create minor irritation in a small number of cases. Sizing:.
  • Small: 3.5 ƒ_” 6. Medium: 7 ƒ_” 9. Large: 10 ƒ_” 12.
  • XL: 13 ƒ_” 15. Imported. .

Just because your legs sweat when youƒ_Tre going for a ride, that doesnƒ_Tt mean your socks should get soaked through. Creating such a barrier, these ankle-height performance MTB socks use two crucial technologies. Hydrostop, as one measure, adds silicone-free elastic taping to create a close bond between the sockƒ_Ts cuff and the skin, stopping moisture before it rolls all the way down. Then, StretchDry, a waterproof, breathable, and windproof material, adds a hydrophilic membrane, which allows vapor to escape without water passing through.

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