Re: Overheating feet in Gortex boots

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From: Phil Cook
Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 18:06

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Roger Caffin <r.caffin@tpg.com.au> wrote in message
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> Anonymous wrote:
> > 'Coolmax'. Apparently Bridgedale socks provide markedly improved
ventilation
> > and moisture wicking in Gortex lined boots than compared to Thorlo
socks.
> > Does any one have experience with the Bridgedale 'Trail' socks
combined with
> > Gortex lined boots? Is this pure sales talk or is there some truth
to it?
>
> While I have not tried the Bridgedale socks, simple consideration of
> the sock thickness vs boot walls and other dimensions suggest that
> "pure sales talk" might be a polite description.
> You will get some differences in springiness, depending on fibre and
> knit.
>
> If your feet are too hot, try getting rid of the boots and
graduating
> to Dunlop KT-26s or similar light joggers instead.

Wot? Not "Green Flash" then? :-)))

Phil Cook

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