MBR Mountain Bike Rider

DEXSHELL ULTRATHIN WATERPROOF SOCKS

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£22

SPECIFICAT­ION Sizes: S, M, L, XL • Contact: dexshell.co.uk

Every winter, in the quest to keep pinkies warmer and drier in the slop, my waterproof socks come out of retirement. Over the years, I’ve tried a few different brands and thicknesse­s and really rate these Dexshell Ultrathins.

With a Porelle membrane, they stay really waterproof, even when splashed and soaked all day long. The use of thinner materials and a streamline­d cut is also welcome as they feel nice and supple and closer to a wearing a normal sock than a wetsuit boot. Breathabil­ity is excellent with way less boilin-a-bag sweaty sensation. And thanks to their windproofi­ng and lack of clamminess they actually keep feet as warm as most thicker models too.

A further bonus is the use of eco materials like biodegrada­ble modal and bamboo yarns in the

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