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Equafleece Polartec fleece socks www . equafleece . co . uk By Dale Mears
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Equafleece Polartec fleece socks www . equafleece . co . uk By Dale Mears
Having always worn neoprene socks under boots in winter or merino wool socks under drysuit socks , I recently bought a pair of Polartec fleece socks from Equafleece .
Equafleece is known for selling equine and dog coats made of Polartec fleece , which keeps your animals warm and dry – even supplying fleece jackets to lambs . We ' ve used one for years on our dog , which has kept her warm , dry and clean during the wet winter months . Knowing how good Polartec fleece is , I had to buy a pair as soon as I saw the company selling socks . I wanted to see how much more comfortable they could be than either merino wool socks or neoprene socks , and secondly , how warm they are .
Firstly , comfort . They were so much more comfortable and less restrictive than neoprene socks and not as tight as standard Merino wool socks . The fleece does not hold water , so any water runs off . Of course , if you are surfing or spending time in the water , neoprene will be better , but if you are paddling and not expecting a dip , these are a great option .
As for warmth , I spent three hours on the water at Ladybower Reservoir , and my feet were toasty throughout the whole paddle . Fit-wise , they come in three sizes and 18 colour options , so there is something for everybody . I have worn them both under boots and inside my drysuit , and in both scenarios , these are an excellent option for winter paddling ! Price : £ 9.50