Waterproof Socks
FailDemand is soft, at -58.3% this quarter, so Waterproof Socks is a Fail.
- Flapen Score
- 46 / 100Ranks 1,383 of 2,461 Fashion niches · −2 vs the category median of 4846
- Market size
- £212K/yr703K searches / yr
- 90-day growth
- -58.3%search demand this quarter
- Competition
- 47%top-5 click share · 13 brands · 22 sellers
Flapen Score
Waterproof Socks against its category
The dotted line is the Fashion average. Past it, Waterproof Socks is stronger. Inside it, weaker.
Market
The Waterproof Socks market on Amazon at a glance
Shoppers on Amazon United Kingdom searched for Waterproof Socks 703K times last year and spent an estimated £212K. The top 5 brands take 77% of clicks. Demand peaks in Jan–Oct–Nov–Dec. Flapen scores it 46 out of 100, a Fail.
01 · Demand
1.9% of searches ended in a purchase last week.
Shoppers searched for this 703K times in the last 12 months. That counts every search on Amazon United Kingdom for this niche's terms. In the latest week, 1.9% of those searches ended in a purchase. Searches in the last 90 days moved -58.3% against the 90 days before. Searches, conversion and average price together put the market at an estimated £212K a year.
- Searches, last 12 months
- 703K
- Growth, 90 days vs prior 90
- -58.3%
- Conversion, latest week
- 1.9%
- Market size, estimated
- £212Ka year
- Peak month
- November5.3× the quietest month
- Top search term
- waterproof socks195K searches a year
02 · Price
A sale here is worth £15.82.
Listings sell for £15.82 on average, from £7.97 to £24.71. Amazon reports units sold in ranges. This niche sold 15K to 20K a year. The average listing sells 100 to 250 of them. At £15.82 that is £2K to £4K a year per listing.
- Average price
- £15.82inside the $15 to $100 sweet spot
- Price range
- £7.97–£24.71
- Amazon United Kingdom median price
- £12.12across 27,606 niches
- Units sold a year
- 15K–20K
- Units per listing a year
- 100–250
- Revenue per listing a year
- £2K–£4K
- Returns
- 2.4%of orders · Amazon United Kingdom median 0.6%
03 · Entry bar
The bar here is low.
88% of listings pay for placement with sponsored ads. 97% ship with Prime. On an average day, 4.7% of listings are out of stock. The average listing ranks #75 within Sport Specific Clothing. It carries 834 reviews at 4.34 stars, so a new listing needs social proof before a better product.
- Sponsored listings
- 88%
- Prime listings
- 97%
- Out of stock, average day
- 4.7%
- Average rank
- #75in Sport Specific Clothing
- Average rating
- 4.34 starsAmazon United Kingdom average 4.36 stars
- Average reviews
- 834per listing
- Listings tracked
- 34
04 · Newcomers
Amazon counts 0 of last year's 3 launches as successful.
3 products launched here in the last 12 months. Amazon counts 0 of them as successful launches, new products that hit its first-year sales bar. The brands on the shelf have sold for 51 months on average, so the names here are settling in.
- Launched, last 12 months
- 3
- Successful launches
- 0Amazon's first-year sales bar
- Average brand age
- 51 months
Products
Top Waterproof Socks products & what they sell for
Every tracked product: its share of the shelf, its reviews, and its price.
Top sellers
by 90-day click share
DexShell Waterproof Everyday Socks Quarter Crew JBG Black Unisex LG
- Price
- £16.53
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- Reviews
- 3,092
- Age
- 2y ago

inaWarm Waterproof Socks for Men Breathable Hiking & Walking Outdoor Crew Socks Ideal for Cold Wet Weather Trekking Camping Fishing
- Price
- £11.71
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- Reviews
- 186
- Age
- 1y ago

WRAP ME Waterproof Socks for Men Warm Thick Waterproof Outdoor Socks Breathable Cushion with Merino Wool - Extra Warm Comfortable for Cold Damp Weather - Ideal for Hiking Running & Outdoor
- Price
- £15.32
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- Reviews
- 344
- Age
- 1y ago

Waterproof Socks Men- Breathable Comfortable Warmth 3-Layer Design for Running Hiking Cycling - Ideal for Outdoor Adventures in Wet Conditions
- Price
- £14.25
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- Reviews
- 371
- Age
- 1y ago

ArcticDry Xtreme 100% Waterproof Socks Unisex Thermal Socks for Men Women & Kids Cold Weather Winter Outdoor Socks Small (UK 4-8/EU 37-42)
- Price
- £14.94
- Rating
- 4.4/5
- Reviews
- 1,234
- Age
- 9y ago
Trending
90-day click momentum
DexShell Waterproof Everyday Socks Quarter Crew BWT Blue Unisex LG
- Price
- £16.76
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- Reviews
- 3,092
- Age
- 2y ago

DexShell Waterproof Everyday Socks Quarter Crew SSL Beige Unisex SM
- Price
- £16.52
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- Reviews
- 3,092
- Age
- 1y ago

Unisex High Performance Waterproof All Weather Outdoor Sports Socks - Black (Large Crew - Black)
- Price
- £20.08
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- Reviews
- 175
- Age
- 2y ago

Unisex High Performance Waterproof All Weather Outdoor Sports Socks - Pink Panthers
- Price
- £20.10
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- Reviews
- 175
- Age
- 1y ago

WRAP ME Knee High Waterproof Socks with Merino Wool Thermal Three-Layer Hiking Socks Windproof Winter Outdoor Socks for Walking Travel & Cold Weather
- Price
- £17.45
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- Reviews
- 63
- Age
- 10mo ago
Newest
by launch date
Youkly Waterproof Socks Unisex Mid Calf Breathable Stretchy Nylon for Cycling Skiing Mountain Biking Golf Running Hiking Walking (L)
- Price
- £8.66
- Rating
- 3.8/5
- Reviews
- 26
- Age
- 7mo ago

WRAP ME Knee High Waterproof Socks with Merino Wool Thermal Three-Layer Hiking Socks Windproof Winter Outdoor Socks for Walking Travel & Cold Weather
- Price
- £17.45
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- Reviews
- 63
- Age
- 10mo ago

WRAP ME Ultra Thick Waterproof Socks with Merino Wool Thermal Three-Layer Outdoor Socks for Cold & Wet Weather Breathable Cushioned Hiking Socks for Walking and Travel
- Price
- £14.76
- Rating
- 4.4/5
- Reviews
- 64
- Age
- 11mo ago

JiaYouLC Unisex Mid Calf Waterproof Socks Stretchy Mens Water Proof Socks for Hiking Cycling Running Sport Jogging Mountain Climbing (UK Numeric 3 5 Regular Regular Black)
- Price
- £9.54
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- Reviews
- 85
- Age
- 1y ago

inaWarm Waterproof Socks for Men Breathable Hiking & Walking Outdoor Crew Socks Ideal for Cold Wet Weather Trekking Camping Fishing
- Price
- £11.71
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- Reviews
- 186
- Age
- 1y ago
Competition
Competition: brands, sellers & click share
The top 5 products take 47% of clicks. Leaders hold, but buyers still shop past them.
Brands
13 falling
Sellers
22
Top-5 brand share
77%
Top 20: 100%
Top-5 click share
47%
Top 20: 87%
Open market
17%
- WRAP ME20%
- DexShell20%
- SEALSKINZ16%
- inaWarm14%
- ArcticDry7%
- BBXWANG6%
- Open — no brand owns it (7 brands, 17%)
Demand
Waterproof Socks search demand
Weekly searches over the year, seasonality beneath. Pick a range.
Peak months: Jan, Oct, Nov, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 5.3×
Search terms
Top Waterproof Socks search terms shoppers use
The exact words shoppers type, with yearly volume, growth, and conversion.
- waterproof socks195K/yr
- sealskinz socks92K/yr
- waterproof socks men47K/yr
- waterproof socks women33K/yr
- sealskinz gloves154K/yr
- sealskinz59K/yr
- waterproof sock7K/yr
- sealskinz waterproof socks18K/yr
- seal skin socks for men11K/yr
- wudu socks10K/yr
Reviews and returns
What reviews say buyers love and hate about Waterproof Socks
What buyers praise, what they complain about and why they send it back, from the reviews.
Complain
Not waterproof
The are not water resistant
following the washing instructions both pairs have ceased to be waterproof
about half a cm shorter
Tight fit
sizes are small fitting
Not warm
They fail to keep fingers warm
Didnt keep my hands warm
Waste of money
Expensive
I'm torn on value for money
I got a pair that didn't go through quality control
Rubbish
Poor Quality
Love
Keep your hands warm
keep my feet warm
Comfy and warm
water proof
Good waterproof socks
Definitely waterproof
Good quality Reasonable price
These appear well made
Good quality,
Very comfortable
Comfortable to wear
They are mostly comfortable although they are quite tight
the fit is accurate
Good fit
The sizing is true to size
Return
2.4% Return rate 68% Fixable by listing
about half a cm shorter
Tight fit
sizes are small fitting
Not waterproof
The are not water resistant
following the washing instructions both pairs have ceased to be waterproof
I got a pair that didn't go through quality control
Rubbish
Poor Quality
Not warm
They fail to keep fingers warm
Didnt keep my hands warm
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