Powerhouse! Keen's First Waterproof Socks 'NEWPORT WP SOCKS CREW'

If socks were waterproof, you could step into water with sandals on and not get your feet wet. They dry quicker than shoes because water drains well from them. They also offer wind protection, so you can tread through fields, waterfronts, and cities with sandals on throughout the seasons, be it rain, wind, or snow. Isn't this an eye-opening item?
 
Overturning the norms of footwear, the Keen's breathable waterproof socks, 'NEWPORT WP SOCKS CREW,' were developed by Naoki Akimoto at 'KEEN Japan GK'.

Founded in 2003, 'Keen', an outdoor footwear brand from Portland, Oregon, USA, revolutionized the industry with the debut of the 'NEWPORT' sandal. Its toe-protecting design is suitable for both relaxing in the city and roaming outdoors, establishing a style of venturing anywhere with sandals.

"Especially, the amphibious model 'NEWPORT H2' features a polyester webbing lining that enables water-side activities. In summer, you can freely move around in the field wearing these barefoot. You can step into lakes and rivers without hesitation, creating such experiences."
 
During spring or autumn, or even at high altitudes in summer, the temperature variance throughout the day can be quite significant, making mornings and evenings a bit chilly. While it could be daunting to carry extra shoes for sandals, tucking a pair of socks in your bag is simple.
 
"Thinking about making sandals wearable year-round, even on rainy or snowy days, we developed 'NEWPORT WP SOCKS CREW'. They use the same three-layer structure as the essential breathable waterproof outerwear in the outdoors, with a waterproof rating of 5000mm and a breathability of 7000g/m2 over 24 hours."

Walking along the waterfront with the socks on, you can understand their fun and comfort. Despite the assumption that water would soak through, akin to walking in the rain with rainwear, your skin stays dry. Even under pressure, the feet remain dry. Fascinating and comfortable! It's an unprecedented sensation.
 
"Although these breathable waterproof socks were primarily designed to be worn with the 'NEWPORT H2', they can also be paired with other sandals or even worn with regular, non-waterproof shoes. If your shoes get wet but your feet stay dry, comfort is maintained."
 
During the rainy season, instead of carrying rain shoes 'just in case', having breathable waterproof socks might be more economical and practical for using your favorite footwear even in harsh weather. It's also a good idea to keep them in your bag during periods of frequent sudden downpours in the city.

"The three-layer structure of the socks consists of a familiar waterproof and breathable membrane (membrane) in the middle, while the outer material is predominantly water-repellent nylon, and the lining touching the skin is primarily bamboo rayon for quick drying, breathability, and a soft feel. Like rainwear, it also provides wind protection, so you can comfortably wear sandals with these waterproof breathable socks even in winter."

While hiking, I've often stepped into puddles or streams hidden by grass. Even with highly waterproof outdoor shoes, if you step deeply into the water, it seeps inside the shoe. Because of the high waterproofing, the inside of the shoes dries slowly, and my socks getting wet was incredibly uncomfortable.