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I don't use the socks, but have the jacket and pants. Never had a problem with my feet freezing while wearing them. Guess the pants warm the blood in my legs enough to keep my feet thawed. I didn't get the sock because of the same concerns you have. I can't stand foreign object in my shoes.
I got theem. YOu can feel the wires but not so bad that they cause you any problem. If I were riding somewhere and had to do a lot of wlking when I got there, I might take a regular pair along to put on. Do use the controller, but usuall yhave them on high anyway. Would buy again.
Have the complete Gerbings outfit - jacket liner, pants liner, gloves and socks. The last one I would give up is the socks as my feet are always the coldest. The controller is a must have as this stuff will make me sweat if left on high. My feet never get hot, but they never get cold. If I am going to do a lot of walking I bring a pair of regular socks to change into. Pretty sure that Gerbings makes a pair of socks with wires on top of the foot only. Great Stuff!
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