I just submitted my order on your website/paypal for 2 pairs, XL and Med. for my hubby and I. I'm excited. I have a pair of down booties with a harder sole, but they weight 7-8oz each bootie. These are much lighter, and look comfy. My hubby always eyeballs my booties but doesn't want the extra weight. These will make him VERY happy. Thank you for taking the time to make these and share your goodies.

Here are some photos at my most recent development...

Gosling Feet - GooseFeet for infants! I made these for my 6 month old brother, they weigh 0.5oz total...

I just placed an order for a pair - L. Looking forward to them.

Ben,

I also just placed an order. I think you did a good job with the website. It was simple, easy to navigate and quickly pay through paypal. My only suggestion for the website would be to add the information you described in this thread about the size range being flexible. I would imagine you get a fair number of questions from people who fall in between one of your established size ranges.

I have heard good things about your product and look forward to trying them out on an upcoming snow camping trip.

Thanks,

David

ben,

a couple of questions...

what size would i order for a woman wearing 7.5 or 8? a medium?

would this make it to my place in time for valentine's day?

people who have ordered...

do you feel the seam running underneath your foot? seems like an odd place to have this...

Josh,

According to Wikipedia, a women's size 8 would be a men's size 7, so I think a small will work fine, unless you want a lot of extra room with the medium, which isn't necessarily a bad thing...

There is not a seam running under the foot, there is a flat sole piece, and two side pieces, so there is a seam running around the sole of the foot.

- Ben

oh i see now bro! i thought that seam continued from the top onto the bottom. i'm going to be placing an order tonight i think

Ben,

Thank you for the incredible service! I placed my order on Saturday and it was in the mail on Monday and to my front door in California 2 days later on Wednesday. As a cottage manufacturer, I doubt you can do this for every order but I wanted to share my positive experience. Thank you for the quality product and great service.

I am off to test them in the snow this weekend.

David

i'm holding off a bit on ordering these. i'm afraid the soles will wear through from walking around on hardwood floor. i'd like to hear some longer-term reports than "initial review"

definitely interested though. perhaps a dyneema sole on the normal bootie would be an option in the future

Josh,

I have thought about making some like that. If you are interested in a pair like that, PM me and we can work the details out.

- Ben

Just ordered a pair for my girlfriend. Won't get here in time for Valentine's day probably, but I know she will still enjoy them! Looking forward to getting a pair of my own later on too. Great work Ben!

Andrew,
I just happened to have a pair of smalls already made up - they will ship today.

- Ben Smith

Ben,

You have no idea how happy you just made me. Thanks so much for going above and beyond! I will do what I can to return the good vibes your sending back in your direction!

Ben,

My wife wore her booties in her scuba dry suit under her normal undergarment foot wear. She reports that her feet were totally toasty for the whole day of diving.

BTW: That's a first for her!

Thanks again,

Larry

I wore my down socks for the first time last weekend, night temps 25-27* F both nights. I wore them over a pair of CoolMax synthetic sock liners. This was the first time I've had warm feet "all" night with temps below 40*F.

Thanks Ben, you've got a winner.

Edited by JMathes on 02/15/2010 17:23:17 MST.

Larry,

Thanks for testing these out in a new way! Anybody know of some good scuba diving forums?

JJ,

I'm glad you are enjoying them!

- Ben

PM Sent

I would just like to say that I had some custom stuff made by Ben and they are awesome. The craftsmanship was perfect, he was swift in reply and shipment. He was inquisitive on making sure he was understanding exactly what I wanted and even had some ideas to improve them- a piece I overlooked and am glad it was added. I don't have the down socks, but I can attest to his professionalism and work.

A+

I would definitely do business with him again, and probably will due to the wife's cold tootsies.

"The medium size fit my size 9.5 feet, right to the seam on the bottom of these wonderful "goose feet". I would advise the extra down option."
You are right on! The only person to recommend the extra down in size medium socks. Mine weigh 2.8 oz. with the tiny stuff sack. Get the extra down!

Ben,

Thanks for the socks. Have you considered offering a stock version with foam (Evazote? Volara?) and/or waterproof soles? Also, what about the amount of down for each pair being proportional to their volume (size), rather than a fixed amount? (The overfill option could also be a percentage increase, rather than weight.) Just some ideas. Thanks again!