NRS HydroSkin Wetsocks
- The 0.5-mm neoprene core insulates and protect.
- 4-way-stretch PowerSpan™ outer layer gives you enhanced mobility and greater durability.
- The ThermalPlush™ inner lining increases insulation, repels moisture and dries quickly.
- Titanium laminate adhesive aids body heat retention without adding bulk.
- DWR coating forces water to "bead" and roll off the material, reduces evaporative cooling.
- Material: 0.5-mm Terraprene™ neoprene
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HydroSkin Material::
- 4-way stretch PowerSpan outer layer
- ThermalPlush™ inner lining
- Titanium laminate adhesive
- DWR coating
- Seams: Flat-lock stitched
- Taped Seams: No
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by PowerReviews(based on 49 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Regulates temperature well (35)
- Good design (26)
- Durable (25)
- Comfortable (17)
- Warm (17)
Cons
- Thin (3)
Best Uses
- Kayak / canoe / rafting (4)
- Fit:
Feels too small
Feels true to size
91%
(40 reviews)
Feels too big
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (5), Avid adventurer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (44)
Most Liked Positive Review
I have several pairs!
I love these socks, I mainly use while Sea Kayaking, wearing inside LaCross Alpha Burly 18" high rubber boots, over lite wt. wool socks. My feet stay dry feeling and the in...Read complete review
I love these socks, I mainly use while Sea Kayaking, wearing inside LaCross Alpha Burly 18" high rubber boots, over lite wt. wool socks. My feet stay dry feeling and the inside of the boots stay almost dry feeling. I have worn this set up from 7am to 11pm several days on week long yaking, fishin' trips. I first used them for cold weather cycling, I liked so much I bought another pair one size larger for kayaking, thinking I would want to wear heavier wt. socks while yaking. Sizing is good, I have 10.5 feet, XL 10-11, fit is perfect. I first use the xxl socks for yaking with a med. wt. wool sock, great, I then tried the xl with med. wt. sock, felt good, was not tight, sock has enough stretch not to feel tight around foot. I have not worn sock with out a liner sock.
Cons: I would like a XXXL size for wearing over a Heavy wt. sock for wearing while grooming a XC ski trail. Currently wear sock over Hydrosock.
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Most Liked Negative Review
5 star fabric, 1 star stitching
great fabric, thin but warm. good to keep in dry bag for unplanned cold water or weather.
unfortunately, on my pair the stitching started coming apart with only a few ...Read complete review
great fabric, thin but warm. good to keep in dry bag for unplanned cold water or weather.
unfortunately, on my pair the stitching started coming apart with only a few uses. NRS qickly relaced them with a new generation so maybe this problem has been resolved, but I have not used the new pair yet. also, i usually wear size large socks (10) but seem more comfortable with xl in these socks.
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Pros
- Durable
- Good Design
- Regulates Temperature Well
- Warm
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about NRS HydroSkin Wetsocks:
Very impressed with this product...have worn them with a NRS paddle shoe and a pair of KEENs with great success for kayaking. Keeps my feet dry and warm with paddle shoe and works well for warmer water and for better comfort with my KEENs. I will try them for cycling and mountaineering as well as they see to perform well in any situation.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
Pros
- Regulates Temperature Well
- Warm
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about NRS HydroSkin Wetsocks:
Worked well.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Warm
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
Comments about NRS HydroSkin Wetsocks:
This is a fantastic solution to cold feet, they work great for wet wading in cold streams during hot weather also great for further warmth while wearing booties and dry pants for kayaking . All round these wet socks are essential to the water monkey.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Cushy
- Durable
- Good Design
- Regulates Temperature Well
- Warm
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about NRS HydroSkin Wetsocks:
only sock for water... dry shoes or not.
keep your feet warm.... water moves in and out of them...
only good socks for water boots.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Design
- Regulates Temperature Well
- Warm
- Wicks Away Moisture
Cons
Best Uses
- Beach walking
- Water Sports
Comments about NRS HydroSkin Wetsocks:
I volunteer each week on the various Malibu beaches rescuing sick and injuried marine animals. It is a year-round activity, which means I frequently am knee-deep in the winter Pacific Ocean. These socks have given me no fear of getting wet. Whether it be climbing on wet rocks, bracing for an oncoming wave, or running back to the van to grab another rescue net, these socks are a necessity for athletic cold-water beach activities. The socks are durable, tight fitting, and never bunch up. They keep my feet warm and dry under some very tough ocean conditions.
Service and delivery comments:
Delivery was prompt and the product arrived in new condition.
- Fit:
- Feels true to size
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Hi does anyone know of a sock for size 15 foot?Asked on 3/27/2013 by large joseph1 answer
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Joseph, perhaps shops in the dive market might have socks that size. We do have a couple of wetshoes in size 15, the Comm-3, Item # 2310 and Cross-4, Item # 2313.Answered on 3/27/2013 by Clyde from NRS
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Should you wear socks underneath the Wetsocks? I wear a women's size 6 shoe and not sure if I should get a XS or S. What do you suggest? Thanks.Asked on 3/12/2013 by Katie from Denver, CO7 answers
VERIFIED BUYER
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I have these wetsocks and I always wear a pair of very thin Smartwool
base layer socks, as insurance. That protects from chafing from any
fine sand that might work its way down into the sock, if overtopped.
I did not alter the recommended sizing for this since the baselayer
wool socks are very thin. I have had chafing with neoprene boots
before and since I went to wearing the baselayer wool socks, no more
issues, even with 1 week of portaging the Boundary Waters all day in
wet boots.Answered on 3/12/2013 by AnonymousA:
Katie, the HydroSkin Socks are about the thickness of a thick dress sock, so normally folks find they fit in their regular size shoes. You can wear a thin fabric sock inside them but unless you're doing a lot of walking where a two-layer sock system might be useful to fight abrasion, it's probably not necessary.Answered on 3/13/2013 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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Wearing normal socks under wet socks will result in wet socks if you have water go over the top of them... easy to do. I wear my river sandals over the wet socks and they are really comfy.
Sent from my iPhoneAnswered on 3/12/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Do not wear socks underneath.
RikkiAnswered on 3/12/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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you do not wear socks underneath these. sorry, i take a size 10, i'm not sure what size you needAnswered on 3/12/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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If you wear socks, you should wear a poly, spandex blend and Not any cotton
or wool. Depending on your level of activity and water contact, the
insides of the socks will be damp when you take them off. They are like a
wetsuit for your feet. The only reason to wear a sock is to keep the
insides cleaner if you are wearing the Wetsocks for several days without
the opportunity to launder or for cushioning your feet. I like a cycling
or running sock when I wear socks like Swiftwick ( no offense NRS ).
Size is a preference depending on how you like socks to feel on your feet -
tight or loose so you can wiggle your toes. I think you should be thinking
about small or medium.
These are good socks and a good insulator. I've had a pair I wear when its
cold with sandals for 4 years. I do wear them with socks but they breathe
a lot better with sandals than they would inside a shoe or boot.Answered on 3/13/2013 by Anonymous
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I am looking for a neoprene sock to wear inside my hiking boots. (The neoprene sock is intended to be the liner of a two sock system.) I will be backpacking the Paria River Canyon for 4 days and needs a liner to help keep my feet warm and protect against blisters from the sand in the silty water. I am a little concerned about the seams on the edges if the socks. Has anyone worn these socks in hiking boots? Are they comfortable?Asked on 3/3/2013 by bootjockey from NY, NY9 answers
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i haven't worn them in hiking boots but I would be surprised if that would
work with these, primarily because I don¹t' think the sock is shaped snugly
enough to fit inside a tight boot without wrinkling, and that wrinkling
might cause blisters.Answered on 3/3/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I have used this sock in maybe a slightly different environment. I have worn it on a through-hike of the Zion Narrows, wearing these socks, with no liner, in 5.10 Canyoneering boots. That was a two-day, 16 mile trek, with 60% of the time slogging in the Virgin River carrying a full pack. I have also worn them in a different style of 5.10 boot, navigating several technical Class III slot canyons where very cold water was one of the elements I had to deal with. I did not experience any undue wear and tear on my feet wearing these socks…either on the approach trails or in the canyons themselves.Answered on 3/3/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Two photos:
1) Wearing neoprene socks, waterproof low hiking boots and gaiters at
the top of Mt. Whitney 2011. I really hate boots that bind around my
ankles. The gaiters and neoprene kept the cold and wet out.
2) My son peeling off his neoprene socks at the confluence of Havasu
Creek and the Colorado River (he put them back on to hike back). Yes, we
wore sandals for that trek.Answered on 3/3/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I would not use these for that situation. The seams really would be painful for hiking in. I would suggest some tall gortex boots and wool socks.
Sent from my iPhoneAnswered on 3/3/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I have done hiking in them and don't remember the seam calling attention to
itself in any way. If you had asked me, I would have said "What seam?".Answered on 3/4/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I wore the neoprene sock with a thin sock on first, then the neoprene sock. I wore them in the Narrows in Zion all day. It was very comfortable.Answered on 3/4/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I have not worn these in hiking boots. I have worn these in my water shoes in freezing weather on a rainy camping trip and even though my feet were soaked they stayed warm as could be.Answered on 3/5/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I have hiked the Paria canyon, Didn't think the water was cold enough for
neoprene socks, but I guess they would work fine. Biggest problem is
getting sand in your shoes. I use them for bike riding in cold wet
conditions.Answered on 3/6/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I wore these socks on a 1 week Boundary Waters trip with no issues,
but I did wear a thin SmartWool baselayer sock on the
inside. The boot was a Chota Portage boot from Piragis Northwoods.Answered on 3/11/2013 by Anonymous
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Hello, I wear men's size 12 for most shoes / boots with a relatively slender foot. Would you recommend the XL or the XXL? Is the NRS HydroSkin Wetsock the best choice to put inside a water boot?Asked on 1/28/2013 by Lemhi from Kansas City5 answers
VERIFIED BUYER
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I would probably get the XXL. I wear these socks between the booty of my
drysuit and my river shoes. The socks are low profile, but make sure you
size your shoes accordingly.Answered on 1/28/2013 by AnonymousA:
I wear size 10 1/2 -11 shoes, have a narrow foot, and the XL fits me without a lot of extra room. I think you'll want the XXL. The HydroSkin sock is about the thickness of a heavy-weight dress sock, so usually folks can fit them in their watershoes.Answered on 1/29/2013 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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Kinda depends on what your wanting to do with them. If your wanting a
fairly tight summer/spring sytem then the XL Or even L might work for you.
I have the XXL and use them with thick socks in the winter. Im considering
the XL's for a snugger fit around the calf. I wear a size 13 regular.
Hope this helps.Answered on 1/28/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I wear a men's 10.5 street shoe, and in cold weather layer the XXL HydroSkin sock over my drysuit's latex socks (with wool socks on the inside). It all fits comfortably in the NRS Sasquatch size 12 booties. Happy shopping!Answered on 1/28/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I cannot say about the size u are looking for but I ordered a large I think and it could have been a bit smaller. I wear a 10 1/2 boot in Merrell's. It shouldn't like u might try the Xl first.
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if i order today how soon would i rerceive in olympia waAsked on 10/9/2012 by barb from olympia, wa1 answer
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Standard Shipping should take two days, not counting the ship date or weekend days, if ordered before 1 pm..Answered on 10/10/2012 by Clyde from NRS
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I am going on a 4-day rafting trip and we are very limited on packing space. Can I get by with one pair of these socks? Do I need to wash them out every night? If so, will they be dry in the morning?
ThanksAsked on 8/29/2012 by rafter5 answers
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These socks are very durable. Rinse them out when you get off the water. Since neoprene doesn't "breathe", turn them inside out to dry. Whether they'll dry overnight depends on the weather conditions. Have fun!Answered on 8/29/2012 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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one pair is enough, if they fill with sand, can rinse out, other wise washing probably not neccesary. Squeeze out excess moisture once in camp and changed into dry clothes. may still be damp in the morning, so what, oh well. The river is wet. You'll be warm.Answered on 8/29/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Hello,
I have used those socks on many 2-3 day river trips. In fact, I use them exclusively anytime I paddle. You should have no problem using just one pair on your trip. 2 pairs can make life a little easier, although I don't believe that little bit of extra benifit justifies carrying the extra wieght/space consumption.
You certainly don't have to wash them with soap until you get home, but, depending on your body chemistry, they may get a odor to them by day 4. At least rinse them with clear water 1X/day.
They dry very quickly if there is low humidity, and high wind. Dry time will increase with high humidity and dead air. Here in Michigan, there is always dew, fog, or other moisture in the night hours in the river valleys.. I can still usually get socks dry by morning. Turning them inside out and drying the inside first is how I do it. I dont mind if they smell like campfire, so I place them by the fire sometimes (not too close).
I have yet to find a sock this warm that dries as fast.
Hope you have a great trip and that this info helps you.
Jacob Holmes
Answered on 8/29/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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One pair of socks is all you will need. Just rinse out at night and they will be dry by the morning. They are extremely durable and comfortable.
Enjoy your trip!Answered on 8/29/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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yes they will work and be dry by morning not that their that bad wet.Answered on 8/30/2012 by Anonymous
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I wear a women's 8 1/2. From the sizing it looks like I'm between a medium and a large. Which would you recommend?Asked on 8/27/2012 by Rebs3 answers
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I would recommend a size Medium.Answered on 8/28/2012 by Pam from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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Hi, I just verified. I bought a medium and there is extra room. I am 8 1/2 too.
hope this help.
Le 2012-08-27 à 21:46, NRS a écrit :Answered on 8/28/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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My shoe size is 9 1/2 – 10 and I have size Large wetsocks. They fit my feet perfectly, just like a regular sock, no extra toe room, but not binding either.Answered on 8/30/2012 by Anonymous
