Bridgedale Stormsock Lightweight Ankle Waterproof Socks

Product detailed description

A lot has already been said about waterproof socks. We first added them to our lineup in 2016, when they proved their worth on the 4,500 km CDT. Since then, we’ve been big fans. Once you understand how they work and when it’s best to pull them out of your backpack, they’ll become your go-to gear on the road. We’ve written a detailed article on how waterproof socks work here.

Until now, we have exclusively relied on the proven brand Dexshell, but they may not suit everyone. For this reason, we’ve also included competing Bridgedale socks, which seem a bit stiffer to us but are probably slightly better in terms of durability. From a construction standpoint, there’s no significant difference between these brands. The base is an inner layer of merino wool, which ensures your thermal comfort, wicks moisture away from the skin, and reduces odor. Then there is the waterproof and windproof Hydrotech membrane, which has a water column of 10,000 mm and very decent vapor permeability of 15,000 g/m²/24h.

The membrane is protected on the outside by a thick, stretchy nylon knit. In terms of weight, we would compare the Lightweight Ankle model most closely to the Dexshell Thermlite, but Bridgedale uses a sturdier and more durable knit. It reaches up to the ankles, which, when paired with lightweight running shoes and waterproof pants, makes for a great combination in the rain.

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Bridgedale Stormsock Lightweight Ankle:

• Weight: 99 g (pair in size L).
• Outer fabric composition: 95% polyamide, 5% elastane.
• Inner knit composition: 45% wool (IWTO), 45% polyester, 7.5% nylon, 2.5% spandex.
• Hydrotech waterproof and windproof membrane – water column 10,000 mm, vapor permeability 15,000 g/m²/24h.
• Wash inside out, wool cycle at 40 °C, do not use fabric softener, do not bleach, do not iron, do not dry clean.