Mautby – Waterproof Warm Weather Ankle Length Sock with Hydrostop

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Waterproof socks to give you extra protection from the dreaded wet feet on days out in the hills. Improved materials and design give you a more comfortable mid length sock. 

Sealskinz says

Our lightest, thinnest, waterproof sock.

An ankle-length, fully breathable sock, with Hydrostop™. 100% waterproof, our lighter socks are perfect for running, hiking or any activity.The Aquasealz™ membrane releases body-generated heat and moisture, while denying the entry of water. Natural bamboo lining has strong moisture-wicking properties. Hydrostop™ prevents water trickling down leg into top of sock.

Our Verdict

Sealskinz’ Mautby Waterproof Warm Weather Ankle Length Sock with Hydrostop are a great option for emergency waterproof layers or to be combined with not waterproof footwear on wet days. The materials have improved greatly in recent years, softening up and becoming more comfortable, but they still have a very obvious neoprene feel to them. Some people won’t mind this, I don’t when using the for road cycling or mountain biking but for walking a very thin liner sock makes them much more comfortable.

The Hydrostop seal works well at keeping out water that may simply run down your leg or through fabric and get into the top of the sock like on the older version of these socks. However, these are meant to be ‘warm weather’ socks and the seal created does get uncomfortable in warm conditions or when you are heating up while walking after you’ve been wearing them for a few hours. This is manageable but not ideal.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Please note that for hygiene reasons this product is non-returnable unless faulty.

Features

• Ideal for a wide range of activities: Waterproof socks are ideal choice when there’s a risk of getting your feet wet while hiking, cycling, commuting, hunting, fishing, or working outside.
• Hydrostop™ Extra Water Protection You Need to Keep Going: In serious downpours water can bead up on bare legs and calves and egress into the socks through the top. So we invented Hydrostop™, a silicone-like (although it is silicone-free) elastic taping around the inside cuff of the sock. This added protection reduces the chances of water dripping down your leg into your sock. Problem solved.
• Innovative Materials and Construction: Featuring a three-layer bonded construction that combines a 100% waterproof hydrophilic membrane between a premium Merino wool interior for warmth and sweat-wicking, and a durable nylon blend exterior with 4-way stretch for great fit and wearability.
• Extremely Breathable: Particularly noteworthy is the unmatched breathability of the hydrophilic waterproof membrane to release perspiration steam and warm air from inside the sock. This creates a high level of comfort for the wearer, even while performing strenuous and aerobic activities, while also preventing rain, mud, and sand from getting inside the sock.
• Built for comfort and blister prevention: Designed with a seamless construction including hand-linked flat toe seams and the addition of elastic support on the ankle, heel and instep, you won’t notice the seams but will definitely notice the extra comfort and fit.
• Handmade & Hand Tested: Exclusively handmade in the UK to our unrelenting standards and attention to detail, every single sock is hand-tested for waterproofness.