The socks have an inside layer of GoreTex or something that keeps liquid water out but lets water vapour through, so you can leap out of the boat confident of keeping your feet dry but not get into a massive sweat when rowing, as you can wearing wellie boots. Hi-tech indeed, but also the most expensive socks I have ever bought - the thick end of £30.
Combined with a cheapo pair of sandals they worked brilliantly, though I was surprised by the amount of gravel that got trapped under my feet.
In fact I got overconfident and stepped out of the boat too early when we got back to Langstone. I went in up to my knees and immediately discovered that the sock tops do not seal. Drove home with soggy feet. Damn.
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Bloody hell, seconds after I posted this the entire banner of Google ads was bought by Cotswold, who stock (surprise!) Sealskinz. So I want to say I went to my local Cotswold but they hadn't a clue. I got the socks at City Cycles (citycycleschichester.co.uk) which is one of those wonderful shops that stocks EVERYTHING. You could ask for a bifurcated nurdling falangy and they would have three types.
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