Re: Overheating feet in Gortex boots

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From: Daft Bugger
Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 19:09

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Can you still get Green Flash??? I love them.

Phil Cook wrote:
> 
> Roger Caffin <r.caffin@tpg.com.au> wrote in message
> news:3B143660.19482C88@tpg.com.au...
> > 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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