Keeping feet warm?

[BT]

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

I've been looking into getting a pair of waterproof socks. I have seen them on the internet and I bet that would help.

Has anyone used the waterproof socks? I'd like to know the pros and cons to them.

What kind of gloves do you wear? I have some half finger gloves that I got from OEX, but my fingertips were still cold.

I have the waterproof gloves and socks from REI. Seal Skinz they are called I think. The gloves didnt last long while hooping. They eventually soaked thru and were more of an annoyance than help.

The socks on the other hand have been ok since I wear them over socks and under waders. Keep my feet warm all night. After 4 years the inner lining is starting to break down a bit, but since I wear waders, my feet still say dry. They are more of a second layer of defense than anything. One thing to keep in mind, cotton holds moisture, and when your feet get wet (via sweat) they will get cold no matter how many layers you have on. I like Smart Wool socks, they are not itchy at all.

As far as gloves go, when I hoop at night I only wear them while pulling hoops because they get wet. As soon as I am done pulling, the gloves come off and I dry my hands off with a towel. Keep em dry, keep em warm. I have a pair of nitrile coated gloves, that instead of cotton they are nylon. You can get these at places like home depot. They dry faster since they are nylon versus cotton.

Just my .02

[jorluivil]

This entire hooping season I've been wearing shorts, an undershirt, long sleeve shirt and jacket, long cotton socks, Carhart bibs and plastic fishing boots. On my hands I wear some of the long green plastic kitchen gloves and over that I wear some of the fabric work gloves with the anti slip material on the palm, the brain gets covered with one of those beanies with the ear flaps on the side. I'm 5'11" and weigh 230, I'm sure that my all winter coat is a factor in my not freezing my arse off.

I do with what I have because right now I can't afford the other stuff and its worked for me. You don't have to go out and spend a ton of money that you don't have, get creative. I'm sure at some point I've visit OEX and get that splash jacket and waders with the boot attached but for now I'll have to settle with what I have.

[dsafety]

Socks made from polypropylene wick water away from your skin. They are often used in the ski environment. I think you can get gloves made of the same material. You might want to check into these kinds of products.

Bob