Seal Skin vs. Cabela's Gore-Tex Sock

Steve Solbo · Post by **Steve Solbo** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:10 pm

Hey all, I was wondering if anyone has a difference in opinion on these two brands of waterproof socks. I know Ill get some answers saying why dont you just wear goretex shoes...

but see, I have Fred Flinstone feet, very flat (almost no arch) and wide. Therefore, I want to wear my nice comfortable Brooks Acadia running shoes, which they DO NOT make in Gore-Tex, therefore, I am looking for possible opinions and likes and dislikes of the waterproof socks.

Thanks in advance.

Rob Walker · Post by **Rob Walker** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:31 pm

I love my seal skin socks with my $18 wally world boots. That way I can beat up the cheap boots on Buffumville's tees and afford to buy new boots, rather than continuously ruining expensive boots.

Pete Johnson · Post by **Pete Johnson** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 2:43 am

I have found thegortex socks are waterproof for maybe 1-2 years. The sealskins are waterproof a few months and water resistent for a few months longer

Steve Solbo · Post by **Steve Solbo** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:38 am

Thanks guys.

Ryan Turncliff · Post by **Ryan Turncliff** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:10 pm

I've got Cabela's and they work. They seem to work better than my Goretex sneakers, which don't stand up to standing in water.

Warning- my feet smell like something aweful after wearing the Cabela's socks for a day. :mrgreen:

Norm Fitzgerald · Post by **Norm Fitzgerald** » Thu May 08, 2008 1:12 pm

The seal skins for winter Cabelas' for summer because the S.S. are really hot any other time!!~!!

Matt Stroika · Post by **Matt Stroika** » Thu May 08, 2008 1:16 pm

Norm F wrote:The seal skins for winter Cabelas' for summer because the S.S. are really hot any other time!!~!!

What do you know about the winter you elusive, yet majestic, snowbird from the shores of RI?

Norm Fitzgerald · Post by **Norm Fitzgerald** » Thu May 08, 2008 1:25 pm

That's funny it's been about two and a half years since I've even seen those S.S. socks,good call though I'm glad you're paying attention!!!!!!(looking forward too seeing everyone at the AAAAAAAPPPPPPPPOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Matt DeAngelis · Post by **Matt DeAngelis** » Thu May 08, 2008 1:34 pm

I told you that [bleep] was a pyramid scheme!

Derek Sonderfan · Post by **Derek Sonderfan** » Thu May 08, 2008 1:56 pm

I've had sealskins last over a year. You just gotta take care of 'em. (no drying in the dryer, etc...)