{"product_id":"tick-proof-boot-socks","title":"No Tick Boot Socks – Long Thermolite Tick Repellent Socks for Hunting, Stalking, Hiking \u0026 Dog Walking | 100-Wash Insect","description":"\n\u003ch3\u003eTick Proof Comfort Built for the Way You Actually Use the Outdoors\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTicks are no longer a niche concern mdash they 39 re a year round reality for anyone who steps off the tarmac. Cases of Lyme disease in the UK have risen sharply over the last decade and ticks are now active in every county in every season but the deepest winter. They don 39 t bite from above. They wait at grass tip height for an unsuspecting calf ankle or cuff to brush past mdash which is exactly why your \u003cstrong\u003elower leg is the single most important area to protect\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBushWear No Tick Boot Socks\u003c\/strong\u003e were designed around that simple fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow They Work mdash Repellent Bonded Into the Fibre\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe started with a high performance Thermolite hunting sock and used a Portuguese pioneered nanotechnology process to permanently bond a tick and insect repellent Ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate also known as IR3535 \/ Si Repel directly into the fabric structure. The treatment is \u003cstrong\u003enot sprayed onto the surface\u003c\/strong\u003e mdash it 39 s chemically bound to the fibres themselves. That means it doesn 39 t rub off on your skin doesn 39 t wash out after a few cycles and keeps performing for \u003cstrong\u003eup to 100 wash cycles per pair\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor most users that 39 s two to three full hunting or hiking seasons of permanent hands off tick and insect protection mdash a fraction of the cost per wear of repellent sprays you have to reapply every few hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComfort You 39 ll Forget You 39 re Wearing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepellency is only half the job. A sock you can 39 t bear to wear on a 12 hour stalk or a long forest walk is a sock that ends up at the back of the drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e78 Thermolite polyester\u003c\/strong\u003e mdash lightweight exceptionally warm for its weight with hollow core fibres that wick sweat away from the foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 polyester\u003c\/strong\u003e mdash for durability and shape retention wash after wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 Lycra fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e mdash for an elasticated supportive fit that hugs the arch and ankle without slipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong boot sock cut\u003c\/strong\u003e mdash sits well above the ankle bone for full coverage under boots and gaiters with no skin gap for ticks to find\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result warm in cold weather breathable when you 39 re working hard fast drying after wet crossings and gentle enough to be worn straight against the skin all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizing amp Fit mdash An Honest Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are a streamlined athletic cut boot sock mdash built to sit smoothly inside hunting boots walking boots and wellingtons without bulk or pressure points. The leg is purposefully snug to prevent ride down inside tall footwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge\u003c\/strong\u003e mdash UK 8 ndash 10 EU 44 ndash 45 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eX Large\u003c\/strong\u003e mdash UK 11 ndash 12 EU 46 ndash 47 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have a particularly broad or muscular calf we 39 d recommend sizing up. Customers with average calf circumference report an excellent secure fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho They 39 re For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone whose lower legs spend time in long grass bracken woodland edge moorland or wet ground \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer stalkers gamekeepers wildfowlers and shooters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikers hill walkers and Munro baggers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrail runners fell runners and orienteers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDog walkers and dog handlers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnglers and ghillies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForesters rangers ecologists and conservation volunteers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGardeners smallholders and allotment keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamilies on countryside holidays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMachine wash up to 40 deg C with similar colours. Do not use fabric softener it can coat the treated fibres . Tumble dry on low or air dry. \u003cstrong\u003eNo re spraying or re treating required\u003c\/strong\u003e mdash protection lasts the life of the treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ Are the No Tick Boot Socks safe to wear next to skin \u003c\/strong\u003e A Yes. The active repellent IR3535 is one of the most widely used and well studied insect repellents in the world approved for direct skin contact in many leading topical repellents. In these socks it 39 s bonded into the fibre and not designed to leach onto the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ Will the repellent wear off \u003c\/strong\u003e A The treatment is rated for approximately 100 wash cycles. After that the socks remain a high quality Thermolite boot sock mdash they simply lose the repellent function.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ Do they repel anything other than ticks \u003c\/strong\u003e A Yes. The same active also deters midges and mosquitoes mdash particularly useful for Highland stalkers and West Coast walkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ Will they fit inside wellington boots and walking boots \u003c\/strong\u003e A Yes. The streamlined cut is specifically designed for boot use and won 39 t bunch under tongue or laces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ Are they suitable for women \u003c\/strong\u003e A Absolutely mdash sizing is unisex by UK foot size. Many female stalkers hikers and gamekeepers wear and recommend them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ What about children \u003c\/strong\u003e A We currently offer adult sizes only. For children we recommend treating their existing socks with \u003ca href https no tick wash in repellent\u003eBushWear NO Tick Wash In Repellent\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ Can I treat my other socks the same way \u003c\/strong\u003e A Yes mdash our \u003ca href https no tick wash in repellent\u003eBushWear NO Tick Wash In Repellent\u003c\/a\u003e lets you add similar protection to existing trousers socks and outer layers in a normal wash cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe BushWear Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBacked by our 1 year UK guarantee free no contact delivery on UK orders over pound 50 and our hassle free 365 day returns policy. Trusted by over 350 000 hunters stalkers walkers and outdoor professionals since 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtect your legs. Protect your peace of mind. 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