Wet boot? Put a sock in it

Sealskinz socks Used for: 3 months Price: £42 Info: sealskinz.com

The budget technique for making leaky boots waterproof are plastic carrier bags, worn inside or outside the boot, depending on circumstance. By comparison with which, a pair of £42 (that’s FORTY TWO POUNDS) Sealskinz socks look like very poor value. However, the smug feeling I got when first putting my Sealskinz shod foot into damp and squelchy footwear was worth the entry fee. And my digits stayed dry and warm for the remaining 120 miles that I rode that afternoon, turning cold toed misery into a joyous experience. If the waterproof membrane in your boots has bust, this is cheaper than new boots, but not nearly as cheap as plastic bags. Keep toenails trimmed to avoid puncturing the breathable waterproof seal.