RANDY SUN Waterproof Socks, Unisex Hiking Wading Trail Running Kayaking Crew Socks

I was worried these XS socks would be too big, but they are just small enough. If they were any bigger they would be too big. (In regular shoes, I’m size 6, running shoes or boots I’m size 7, sometimes in dress shoes I’ll be as low as 5.5. If your feet are smaller than mine, I’d recommend going down to the children’s version that this company sells.) I have always lived places where it either does not rain much or doesn’t rain hard, so I’ve never thought it was a big deal to just run with regular gear and maybe throw a rain shell over top. Every once in along while there would be a big storm and I’d get soaked to the bone, but no big deal. However, now I’m somewhere where when it rains it really rains and if I run in the rain, I’m going to get soaked. So, I’ve done that a bunch of times this year and done with it. I can’t wait to try these out on a run. Just testing them out so far, I can tell they won’t breathe well, but if they did, I’d be worried about their rainproof-ness LOL. If I have a choice between hot feet or soaked and freezing feet, I’d take the former. I’m a trail runner, so can’t wait to go splashing through puddles! If the socks do not live up to my expectations, I’ll update the review. By the way, I’m very picky with sock seams and not getting blisters, especially when it comes to running, and I think these seem like they’re going to be comfortable in that way. They are more bulky than my regular running socks, but I wear the ultrathin socks without padded toes or heels. I would say that the thickness is on par or thinner than the running socks I’ve tried on that have are padded. I tried these on with my running shoes and the shoes are more snug, but not to the point of needing to go up to the next shoe size or squishing my toes or feet. I chose these socks over a shorter pair of waterproof socks (both brands recommended by a runners world article) just because the shorter ones will not stop rain from going down inside the sock. These are waterproof and snug over the ankle, so I’m confident they will be great. I also love the bright yellow color for street running to make me more visible. Sorry for the ramble - I’m just really excited to try these out and wanted to make sure I addressed all of the comments other people have made and the questions I had before i bought them :)

Very comfortable and definitely keeps you warm and dry

First, these are NOT waterproof. However, they do keep the sand and rocks out and do get damp when submersed in water. Used these socks while kayaking and so do step into the water with them. My feet did get damp but not immediately and was happy to not have to feel sand and small rocks around my feet.

I live in Wisconsin and wear moccasins exclusively. I just got done clearing 18" of snow from my driveway. My shoes were soaked completely through, but my feet remained bone dry.

Cold waters in shoes didn’t impact our day trip in Iceland when we stepped a little too low in a cold stream. The socks works really well, I will buy a few more of these..

Great for hunting in wet weather

These Sox are very comfortable but far from waterproof.

Bought these initially for running trails in winter when snow and stream crossings can soak and freeze your feet. Worked as expected.Put them to a real test at World's Toughest Mudder in Florida in 2024... What an improvement these are compared to other socks! Sure, my feet still got wet (I mean, you're swimming, eventually water is going to seep in around the ankles) but because of their snug fit and thickness they don't shift around as much and provide additional padding, both of which prevent your moist skin from getting blisters as easily. Plus they were much more effective at keeping even fine sand out. For Tough Mudders I'm never doing further than a 10K without wearing a pair of these again