http://www.atomic-moto.com/Klim-Covert-Gore-Tex-Socks_p_110.html Couldn't find much info out there about these. Anyone using these? Thoughts on functionality, fit, comfort?
just got a pair last week.. havent had the chance to ride with them,, plan on using them under my Gaerne SG-10s through the wet conditions this winter and spring. A buddy of mine uses them and raves about them.. I figure with a thin merino wool sock underneath the combination will be perfect in my boots. If your boots are already snug with a thin sock you will struggle to get both this sock and a liner sock to work. They are pretty thin, but still take up some volume.
Um, no, waterproof boots are not obsolete. Those may have a place as do SealSkins but they are not a replacement.
Show me a pair of true MX boots that are waterproof? I have Sidi Adventure GoreTex's for adventure riding, but for true trail riding I want a full fledged plastic and leather shelled, hinged MX boot, and they all leak. I have used Seal Skins as well.. they work well and they make a real nice motorcycle boot length sock that I recommend all the time, I just didnt want the thickness of their sock and the ability to choose my own under sock based on conditions.
Yeah. My next pair of boots will probably be something like a pair of Sidi Crossfires with pair of waterproof socks for when I think it might get rainy.
I bought a pair of Sealskins to wear under my Crossfires with the same thoughts as above plus alleged waterproof boots are always too hot for my feet. The the largest they had was a 12 and it wouldn't fit my size 12 foot. I was planning on trying the BMW waterproof sock next as they are more formed than the Sealskins but might try these, the look good,
I just purchased a pair of these, wore them once, it didn't rain that day, so no comment on waterproof quality. They run small and it is important to get the correct size. I were a size 9 boot and bought size 10 coverts; this worked for me. They are quite comfortable and plenty tall.
I bought a pair for the same reasons as above. Returned twice because they leaked, now use sealskinz. I like the idea of the Covert but for that sort of price they need to work without issues. For me if you turn them inside out it looks like there is the potential for lots to go wrong which my two obviously did or maybe I just got a bad batch. Would have them again if they could guarantee they did not leak but for me the sealskinz work and at a third of the price. The Klim run small so you need a size up from normal.
Agreed. All true Mx boots I've used leak. Figured there was no good answer. The Core socks may be ok spring/fall. Heat of sunmmer? Not sure.
My opinion: Dry and warm feet are critical when on a bike. Are they $99 critical? While I applaud Klim's concept of a two layer construction, the execution is flawed and overcomplicated, and inflexible, and paying more for that is wasteful. Two layers will works better, more flexible. I bet the use of GoreTex is a big part of the cost. The good news is if it says GoreTex Guarateed you can send them back anytime for replacement/repair, but that won't help when the water gets in out in the middle of nowhere. Regarding Sealskinz, I read reports that say they work unless water gets in over the top, makes sense. Downside of Sealskinz is they don't seem to vent enough so your foot sweats and your are wet from the inside, and this is a common complaint of Gore stuff. I'm going to stay with thin merino wool socks under my SIDI Adventure Gore Tex boots. Wool works for me to regulate temps, still works when wet, and the boot keeps the water out. I may try sealskinz on my bicycle because the shoes are prone to leak in wet.
I have a drawer full of worn out sealskinz..used them a lot back when I spent more time in the field.. they are OK.. not always as waterproof as you want, and they do not breath nearly as well as goretex, having a waterproof sock is useless if you fill it up with sweat. IMHO. They also incorporate a "sock" layer in their construction, which I do not like. I paid about the same for the KLIM as I would for the tall midweight Sealskinz and I like the ability to swap out a light weight merino wool sock as needed, as opposed to dealing with the built in layer of the Sealskinz.
I purchased those Klim Goretex socks recently. My Sidi Adventure Rains just don't hold up to puddle jumping and wet toes sucks. The socks definately have kept my toes dry, even when the boot is wet inside. Problem is, my toes still get cold, just not as cold (Rainy riding in low to mid 40's). I might try a thicker inner, more insulating synthtic sock than what they provide with the system. Size was right on for me. They are a little hard to put on at the right size (not elastic) and bunch up just a bit under the sole, but none of that has been a problem functionality speaking. Have not noticed any sweaty/clammy feeling in my feet with these socks in. Only used them on 4 or 5 wet rides, and don't regret the purchase yet. There are other cheaper waterproof socks out there that you might try as another option (generic ones at REI for example). Ideal choice for me would have spent that extra $100 on SIDI Adventure Gore-Tex vs. SIDI Adventure Rain's that I have. But this is a good bandaid. Good luck.
I just blacked out and ordered up the BMW short, tall, and hydrosock from A&S cycles. What an interesting thing to spend that much money on. Anyways, I will try them out and post my findings.
I very promptly returned the BMW hydrosocks after trying them on in my living room for 5 min. VERY little breathability and I could only imagine it turning into an extremely hot & steamy mess while riding. I think your feet would be better off just getting wet than being trapped in those socks. The BMW functional socks though are awesome. I have 2 of the tall's I cycle through for dirt riding and I use the short ones for the road. They are great.