Lightweight Neoprene Wetsocks for Paddling
When you need additional warmth around your feet but do not want the bulk of a thicker neoprene sock, the NRS HydroSkin 0.5 Wetsocks provide a slim and comfortable solution.
Designed primarily for layering beneath neoprene booties and wetshoes, their low-profile construction adds lightweight insulation while helping you retain a natural, comfortable fit inside your paddling footwear. They can also be paired with suitable watersports sandals when conditions and footwear allow.
Lightweight Warmth Without Excess Bulk
At the centre of each sock is a 0.5 mm neoprene core, providing a light layer of insulation for paddling and watersports use.
A titanium-laminate adhesive within the construction helps retain body heat without adding unnecessary thickness. This makes the HydroSkin 0.5 Wetsocks particularly useful when your usual paddling footwear needs a modest increase in warmth rather than the heavier insulation of a thick neoprene boot.
Comfortable Against Bare Skin
The interior is soft, smooth and hydrophobic, creating a comfortable surface against the feet. The streamlined design makes the socks suitable for wearing directly against the skin beneath compatible wetshoes, neoprene boots or sandals.
Flat-lock stitched seams also help maintain the socks’ relatively low-profile construction.
Anatomically Shaped for a Better Fit
Rather than using an identical universal shape for both feet, NRS gives the HydroSkin Wetsocks separate left- and right-foot profiles.
This anatomical construction provides a more natural fit around each foot, helping improve comfort when the socks are worn beneath close-fitting paddling footwear.
Water-Shedding Stretch Exterior
The premium nylon-spandex exterior offers comfortable stretch and is finished with a durable water-repellent coating. This DWR treatment helps water shed from the outer surface without adding excessive weight or bulk.
Practical Pairing Snaps
Small pairing snaps allow the two socks to be fastened together when they are not being worn. This simple feature makes them easier to organise and reduces the chance of arriving at the water with only one sock.
Why Choose the NRS HydroSkin 0.5 Wetsocks?
- Thin 0.5 mm neoprene construction for lightweight insulation
- Designed to layer beneath neoprene boots and wetshoes
- Premium nylon-spandex exterior with a DWR coating
- Soft, smooth and hydrophobic interior
- Titanium-laminate adhesive helps retain body heat
- Anatomically shaped left and right feet
- Comfortable unisex sizing
- Pairing snaps keep the socks together between uses
- Low-profile flat-lock stitched seams
Technical Specifications
Product: NRS HydroSkin 0.5 Wetsocks
Product code: 30011.03
Sizing: Unisex
Material: 0.5 mm neoprene
Exterior: Nylon-spandex with DWR coating
Interior: Soft, smooth and hydrophobic
Seam construction: Flat-lock stitched
Taped seams: No
Weight: 113 g
Colour: Black
Supplied as: One pair
The NRS HydroSkin 0.5 Wetsocks are a versatile choice for paddlers seeking a comfortable, close-fitting layer of additional foot insulation without moving to significantly thicker or bulkier neoprene footwear.
Sizing Guide
Available in the following sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
| Size | Men's US & Canada | Women's US & Canada | EU | UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 3–4 | 4–5 | 33–36 | 2–3 |
| S | 4–5 | 5–6 | 34.5–37.5 | 3–4 |
| M | 6–7 | 7–8 | 37.5–40 | 5–6 |
| L | 8–9 | 9–10 | 39–42 | 7–8 |
| XL | 10–11 | 11–12 | 41–44.5 | 9–10 |
| XXL | 12–13 | 13–14 | 44–47 | 11–12 |
Specifications
| Size | XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL |