The seven individually down filled H-chambers are divided by horizontal and vertical baffles, which prevent cold spots.

A recipient of 14 North American Travel Journalists Association awards, when she’s not recovering from high alpine or jungle expeditions she’s usually trail running, mountain biking, or splitboarding in Southwest Colorado, where she grew up and lives today.With their non-slip sole and ThermoPlume insulation, these all-gender booties were made to be worn at the hut on any deep winter expedition. I’m already team inflatable pillow, and as my circulation seems to worsen as the years and miles pass, I’m really warming up to team down socks. With a wide array of styles and colors, they can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion too. The newly added HexFlex, a reinforced hexagonal nylon upper, also provides increased durability and longevity, making these down booties great for year-round use. Goosefeet Gear is one of the brands I’d perceived to be at the top, so I snagged a pair of their down socks and found some cold weather to sleep in.

When you knit those scrappy socks from the toe up, you don’t have to worry about running out of yarn before you finish the sock. Weighing just 45g (2oz) these Wafer Down Socks complement the other Wafer gear and are ideal for boosting the performance of your sleeping bag (unlike a hot water bottle, the socks don't go cold half way through the night). She can assure you that all of these down booties were put to the truest test in varying climates and elements. This will also help protect your other items from any dirt or moisture that may be on the soles of your booties from all the adventuring.She has been writing about hiking, running, climbing, camping, skiing, and more for seven years, and has been on staff at GearJunkie since 2019. Both the liner and the shell are treated with "C0" Durable Water Repellent to resist rain spray and body moisture. A down bootie’s cuff height refers to the height or length of the upper portion of the booties that covers the ankle and lower leg. Waterproof booties are made with materials and coatings that prevent any water or moisture from penetrating the fabric’s surface.