Originally Posted by
on the path
I did the same. My feeling about the balaclava is that it's a necessary evil under certain conditions. And no way it's going to cover my mouth while riding..
I've actually used neoprene socks. They don't breathe. One might think it's perspiration, but it's really condensation that builds up. And I can't stand it, I'd rather my feet be a little cold. The neoprene socks have been in storage for years at this point.
I have used them as a vapor barrier with some insulating properties, over liner socks and thought they were okay. You can call it condensation and it does condense on the first impermeable layer it finds, but sweat glands are the only route by which noticeable amounts of water can pass through cornified skin.