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    My drysuit has built-in neoprene socks, and I wear DUI rock boots on the outside. I find that my feet get cold in longer dives. Is it possible to wear neoprene socks under the built-in socks to stay warmer? Are there better ideas?

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    I wear fourth element socks inside the neoprene attached socks on my bare suite, seems to work great. Keep me warm and wick away moisture ect

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scuba_Noob View Post
    I find that my feet get cold in longer dives. Is it possible to wear neoprene socks under the built-in socks to stay warmer? Are there better ideas?
    I am not sure I would try neoprene socks under / inside of the attached neoprene socks. But, I certaily would wear socks that provide additional warmth. Even some thin nylon siocks add some benefit. I often wear non-cotton ski socks for warmth.

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    Dive Right in Scuba has drysuit undergarment socks on sale for $8. If you don't like them your only out eight bucks.

    Whites MK2 Socks - Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL

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    It is possible and a number of dry suit manufactures offer a neoprene sock. I found that using a neoprene sock made my feet colder when they started to sweat during working dives. I just use a heavy ski sock with wicking properties.
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    Go to REI or your local ski shop. Get some nice warm wool (or equivalent) ski socks. You'll be nice and toasty.
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    I have no idea why Whites thinks the Mk2 is for 50F. When I dove a Fusion in 50F with the MK2 I was just as cold as in my 7mm. I wear two pairs of woolen socks, one thin and one matted.

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    Any good ski/hiking/athletic sock in general works fine. I would not rush out and buy anything until you are sure what you have does not work.
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    +1 on the 4th Element socks, I don't get cold feet when I wear them.

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    I use weezle extreme socks and they are awesome...a bit pricey but they work very well...and I also use a DUI suit with built in socks and rockboots

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