"Nothing makes us happier than helping you to experience every moment to the fullest in the outdoors, while your feet stay warm, dry, and protected." This commitment to the sock cause is no doubt why generations of adventurers trust Bridgedale to look after their feet every step of the way. But does the StormSock measure up to Bridgedale's own high expectations?
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Bridgedale has been designing and making the UK’s best loved outdoor socks for over 100 years. They have always set out with the objective of designing and knitting the most comfortable socks on the market, using the latest machinery, the most progressive designs, and the most advanced yarn technology. For example, their unique Fusion Technology combines natural fibres with man-made technical fibres to ensure that Bridgedale’s are the most comfortable, long-lasting socks you will ever wear. This approach to attaining sock perfection was no different when it came to designing a waterproof sock. The result is the Bridgedale the StormSock.
The science
Working alongside outside experts Bridgedale developed the HydroTech membrane. This allows perspiration to pass to the outer layer of the sock while preventing outside water from getting inside. How does it work? Pay attention now - we're about to get scientific...
The hydrophilic nonporous polyurethane membrane (that's quite a mouthful) transports perspiration to the outside via solid state diffusion; water molecules are carried through the physical membrane as it seeks to maintain heat and humidity equilibrium. This method of moisture transfer does not suffer from foreign object contamination. This means that mud, dirt, and salts from sweat won't affect the membrane as they do in the more common microporous membranes commonly found in waterproof clothing.
In use
Still, the proof is in the pudding. Or rather, in the wearing. As Bridgedale themselves say "nothing makes us happier than helping you to experience every moment to the fullest in the outdoors, while our feet stay warm, dry, and protected." This commitment to the sock cause is no doubt why generations of adventurers trust Bridgedale to look after their feet every step of the way. But does the StormSock measure up to Bridgedale's own high expectations?
In a word, YES! The Bridgedale StormSock is ideal for any adventure whether you are walking, running or biking and wanting to give your feet some well-needed protection from the wind, the cold and the wet. We've tested them hiking through Lakeland bogs, canoeing and paddling in Scottish Lochs, and loitering around in Yorkshire rivers. As you do. They've proved themselves to be warm, comfortable, and - perhaps most importantly - waterproof.
We'll leave the last word to Bridgedale:
You can always trust the Bridgedale StormSock to perform to the highest level.
We can't disagree with that.
To discover more about the full Bridgedale StormSock range – which includes waterproof socks in various heights and thicknesses for all kinds of outdoor activities – visit bridgedale.com/stormsock