It's an open space at this point so assuming that the wearer doesn't have gaiters on and if it's raining I have to assume that water will dribble down from above and into my boots? Although much more pliable than the first generation, waterproof don’t stretch as much as conventional socks and can vary considerably between brands.

But - if the neoprene socks you've tried are made with seams stitched through with several lines of stitching and incorporating a nylon fabric tape on each side, these are rubbish. Probably won't do the trick with mesh, but it means you can pretty much pick your shoe and then make it waterproof.

Often apparel designed to work in one sporting activity very nicely crosses over to other similar activities.

regarding the socks I have tried many brands, and have to say, if you live in a country where Lidl Crivit socks are available, look no further. I see the same is true for a lot of people on here, but I've had quite a few pairs of Sealskinz (and some cheapy Aldi equivalents) and don't think any of them weren't letting water at least a bit within 5 runs, let alone 5 years. I found Sealskinz useful even after they'd sprung a little leak, but no longer use them now that I have found a better (for me) winter solution of thinner and more robust non-breathable waterproof socks worn over the top of woolly ones.If you’ve never wrapped your feet in waterproof socks before heading out on a wet run, you’ve never lived. It's simple really: the Merino feels nice and cozy while wicking the sweat off your feet, which then passes internal moisture to the membrane, which “hydrophilicly” passes the water out of the sock where it dries. Note, if you are doing any river crossings this is their demise as you would have to take them off or otherwise they would fill up with water!

Hija, I worked for Sealskinz for many, many years - indeed was shown the first prototype sock - and sold 1000's of pairs of socks and gloves in my time.Can't believe I was so stupid, next time I'll save the Sealskinz for the drive home - thanks for the useful advice. On occasion, I would just about consider racing in wellington boots, rather than have very frozen wet feet.