Magic,  I bought a pair of SealSkinz waterproof/breathable socks last year, a size bigger than recommended and they still brought back childhood memories of Encyclopedia Britannica photos of women with "bound feet".

Short rant detour.......I wish manufacturers of socks, boots, rainsuits, etc. would stop claiming they are breathable.  Maybe they do actually pass some water vapor, but it ain't enough to stay dry.  OK, I'm better now.

Jimbo,,  You mentioned wearing 2 pair of wool socks, so can I assume you are going wet foot and using the socks for padding and some theoretical amount of warmth?

Thanks

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