We all wear socks. Well, unless you live
in Jamaica, in which case you probably walk around bare footed or
in a set flip flops. The rest of us wear
socks though, they keep your toes warm, stop your shoes rubbing and help protect your feet.
But what if you're a water sports
enthusiast like me? What do you put on your feet then?
No matter what water sport takes your fancy, you need to check out the Ecotherm BambooThermal Socks by Gul.
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| Photo taken by: Adam Heason |
My passion and love is white water
kayaking, so I basically live in a dry suit. In the last few months
the wetsuit socks I usually wear over my dry socks to
protect them have become rather religious, holey is the only way to
describe them! I was in desperate need of something new.
When the Gul Ecotherm socks appeared on
Christmas day I was delighted, but also concerned by how thin and
light weight they felt compared to previous socks. My initial thoughts were that my feet are going to
be cold and then the socks will rip.
However, I now know just how wrong my first impressions were.
These socks have nearly been glued to
my feet! I've worn them kayaking, surfing and walking, they have been
in rivers, a dirty canal and the sea. I love how they hold your ankle
and support your dry socks before putting into your shoe. No matter
where you want to wear them they are designed to be quick drying,
making them naturally resistant to mould and bacteria preventing
odour and skin irritation. The Gul Ecotherm Bamboo sock stays light
weight even when wet so doesn't feel damp and heavy.
I've put mine in the washing machine
and dried them on hot radiators, and they feel exactly the same as
when I first opened the wrapping paper.
I look forward to the summer, when the shorts are on and I can wear them inside my canyoneer shoes.
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| Photo taken by: Adam Heason |
I truly believe
the Gul Ecotherm Bamboo Socks are fantastic, and will be great for use in multiple water
sports such as sailing or kayak fishing where wind chill makes the temperature cooler.
Review by Lyndon Williams.
Check out the Gul Ecotherm Bambo Socks online and in store at Escape Watersports.
