https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/10801/open-water-accessoriesDoes anyone make Open-Water &quot;gloves&quot; or &quot;socks&quot; for protection from the cold? --esp. in cold salt water?en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/178449?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:27:59 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:63f75c18-8273-49ce-84c8-80360c6cbf0aFormer MemberThanks - do you use these for training or just cold water protection? I use them to keep my feet warm when I am doing open water workouts in the winter. They do help quite a bit.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/178365?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 26 Jul 2012 07:47:39 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:abbf0a25-d61a-4436-9224-851c4fc777b0Former Memberi&#39;m not 100% correct - but i believe if you wear anything other than an approved suit, then you are considered wearing a wetsuit. also - i remember looking into calf high neoprine socks and good timing watch that was audible and - i can&#39;t remember where - i thought i read a rule that said no accessories are allowed except a cap and goggles and a noseplug?<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/178293?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:43:47 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:35020db2-529b-4681-ac48-449b9002e657Former MemberThanks - do you use these for training or just cold water protection?<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/178207?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:51:33 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:d7377af4-f917-474f-80c6-aeef3fce6196Former MemberI own the Speedo Neo Socks. You can find them, plus many other brands, on SwimOutlet&#39;s web site.<div style="clear:both;"></div>