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RESPONSE TO SATURDAYS ARTICLE AND LAMILITE SOCKS FOR THE MILITARY

“Very bad news about the boots. I have a pair of the Lamilite boots and just worked outside all day today; 11-24-18 with the temperature in the 20's and my feet stayed warm and dry. I live on a farm in northern Minnesota where it gets cold. I have a pair of thinsulate lined boots that I still sometimes use, but my feet tend to get hot in them and sweat and then my feet get cold. That never happens with the Wiggy's boots. Sad day if Wiggy's boots will no longer be available. I have 3 Wiggy's Lamilite jackets and a Wiggy's Lamilite sleeping bag in addition to the Wiggy's Lamilite boots. I have nothing but good things to say about the comfort of all the Wiggy's gear I own.”

Jim

Jim,

Thank you for your comment. Maybea Minnesota based boot manufacturer will read it and wake up to the reality of what they have been selling for 40 years or so.

LAMILITE SOCKS

The orders for the Lamilite socks have been significant and we have been producing them at a significant pace to keep up with demand. I know some have been ordered by members of the military, however I think they should be issued to the troops. Winter has just started and is coming in with a fury. Being in the field for training I believe means that the troops will experience cold feet.

Keep in mind that the troops are issued either thick cotton socks as I was in the early 1960’s or wool socks today as well. The problem is simple; either cotton or wool will absorb and retain the moisture from active feet. This is then amplified by the wearing of boots that have been lined with thinsulate and goretex that never let the moisture out. When the moisture trapped in the boot cools as it definitely will the wearer gets cold feet!!! See Jim’s comment above.

The best that a soldier can do is not wear the issue socks but instead wears Lamilite socks. In this manner the sweat from their feet can get away from their foot skin surface even though it will not get out of the boot. Also the heat from their feet will be captured by the socks themselves which will keep their feet warm.

If you have a relative on active duty they will appreciate the socks more than cookies this winter.

I have been getting communications from ice fishing people. Lamilite socks worn in their boots and either the over boots or mukluks will keep your feet warm all day. I also recommend the fishnet underwear. While you will not be generating excessive sweat moisture you will be generating moisture anyway since even when resting your body generates moisture and you will find that the spacing between your skin and the second layer of clothing will allow the moisture as a vapor to move away from you. I also strongly recommend lose fitting layers of clothing which will further enhance your comfort; i.e. staying warm. If you are an ice fisherman think about the number of times you have stood up and waved your arms around yourself as you jumped up and down to generate heat that did not last very long.

Think about your food intake as what it really is, your fuel. The longer you stay warm the slower the rate that you metabolize your food or use up your fuel. The longer you stay warm the longer the fuel lasts.

I also suggest the Lamilite liner vest and/or the liner jacket as they are made of fabrics that do not attach to any moisture, so all body produced moisture moves through them as well. As you can see there is a series of actions that can be done to keep from experiencing getting cold.

Of major importance is keeping feet warm since the blood flow to the furthest point away from the heart i.e. the feet dictates that the feet should be kept warm. The warmer the blood is returning to the heart the better.

While writing this article I received the following e mail.

“ I was working in the yard yesterday raking leaves. I was wearing my uninsulated packs (llbean) and I decided to wear my new 10" high Wiggy socks, instead of regular socks. Temps in the high 30's and my feet stayed warm. They usually don't wearing those boots with regular socks. I filled three yard carts up which are the equivalent of nine 50-gallon contractor bags. Almost 4-hours of work. Came in and pulled the boots off and I could immediately see where my feet had been sweating and your socks were absorbing the moisture. Cold feet have always been a problem for me. My wife was finishing the laundry, so I tossed the socks in with the last load. I have two pair now--one is 10" high and the camo ones that came with my/your boots. I am ordering a couple more pair. This looks like the beginning of a love affair--warm and dry feet while wearing Wiggy's socks.

THANKS!

DALLEN B.”

I fully expect that ALL (llbean) wearers of these boots have the same experience as Dallen has expressed in his comment; THANK YOU DALLEN! By the way (llbean) is not the only brand of pack boot sold so those who wear similar boots have the same problem.

Since Dallen mentioned pack boots the Lamilite socks with the Sunwalker’s in any pack boot thatcomes with felt inserts that should be thrown away and replaced with the Sunwalker’s.

I did once offer my Lamilite socks to (llbean) but the same way they refused my bags 30 years ago they refused my socks. Now they can’t get them as I will not sell them the socks or any other product I manufacture. However, I will gladly sell them the Lamilite if they ever want to improve the products that they currently get from China. I will also happily sell any of their employees which I believe I already do.