--- product_id: 59563079 title: "Leech Socks - Sandstone (Long)" brand: "purple turtle" price: "€ 84.12" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 4 category: "Purple Turtle" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/59563079-leech-socks-sandstone-long store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Adjustable toggle & drawcord Leech-proof barrier Breathable synthetic fabric Leech Socks - Sandstone (Long) **Brand:** purple turtle **Price:** € 84.12 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🦶 Step into the wild worry-free — your ultimate anti-leeches armor! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Leech Socks - Sandstone (Long) by purple turtle - **How much does it cost?** € 84.12 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/59563079-leech-socks-sandstone-long) ## Best For - purple turtle enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted purple turtle brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Custom Fit, No Slips:** Dual adjustable toggles ensure socks stay perfectly in place all trek long. - • **Travel-Ready Durability:** Tough nylon fabric designed for rugged outdoor adventures, hand wash only for longevity. - • **Ultimate Jungle Defense:** Keep leeches out with a full knee-high protective barrier. - • **Breathable & Lightweight:** Stay cool and dry even in the hottest, most humid rainforests. - • **Spot & Remove Leeches Fast:** Light sandstone color makes unwanted hitchhikers easy to spot and remove. ## Overview Purple Turtle Leech Socks in Sandstone (Long) are knee-high, breathable nylon socks designed to protect travelers from leeches in wet, tropical environments. Featuring adjustable toggles and drawcords for a secure fit, their light color helps spot leeches early. Ideal for tall adults, these durable socks fit inside boots and trousers, providing a comfortable, effective barrier against leeches during rainforest treks. ## Description Product Description Purple Turtle Leech Socks Sorry to say yes, there is such a thing and yes, it could happen during your travels: if you’re headed to a rain forest or to a hot and moist natural destination, do NOT leave your leech socks at home! Tropical rain forests are wonderful environments. But, the wetter the weather, the hungrier leeches get for your flesh, a fact most tourism boards and travel agencies will underplay. You won’t only find leeches in rain forests, you’ll also find them in other warm and wet places – lakes, marshes, ponds and the like. There are many ways of protection and buying anti-leech socks is the most obvious and the easiest! Leech Socks - How they work Fabric Our Leech Socks are constructed from a thin but tough, breathable synthetic fabric, making them perfect for trekking in the hot, wet and humid conditions that leeches love. They should cover your legs up to the knee and will help prevent any leeches from getting in. Adjustment Leech Socks should be worn like a second pair of socks inside your boots and they pull right up over your trousers and above your knees. They can then be secured with a toggle and elastic draw cord both above and below your knees, thereby creating a continuous leech proof barrier. Colour Our Leech Socks are available in two different colours - Grey and Sandstone. The colours are light to help identify any leeches that may try and attach themselves. This makes it easier to remove them before they become an issue! Size Guide - The only time when size depends on height rather than shoe size! Purple Turtle Leech Socks are available in 3 sizes - Short, Medium and Long. The sizes are based primarily on height, rather than shoe size. They are to be worn like a sock and go inside your boots or footwear. The top of the leech socks should reach over the knee and fit comfortably. The toggle and draw cord elastic can be adjusted to tighten the leech socks to your legs and stop them from falling down. The size isn’t critical – it’s just a bit of a trade off between comfort and ease of use. The shorter they are, the more easily they stay up, although they may catch a bit at the back of your knees. The longer they are, the more likely they are to slip down a bit, but they’re less likely to catch at the back of your knees. Short, Medium & Long Short Short – approx 20 inches (51cm) long – suitable for children and adults up to about 5 foot 6 inches (1.68m) tall. Medium Medium – approx 22 inches (56cm ) long – suitable for adults between about 5 foot 6 inches and 5 foot 10 inches (1.68m to 1.78m) tall. Long Long – approx 24 inches (61cm) long – suitable for adults taller than about 5 foot 10 inches (1.78m) tall. Useful tips to avoid leeches – Wear lighter colors so you can spot them more easily. If they do fall on you, you can immediately brush them away before they attach themselves to you if they find a gap through your clothes. – Assume that any stagnant water has leeches so don’t let the water come into contact with your skin. Leech socks will prevent them from coming into contact with your skin. – Tuck all your clothes in: roll down your sleeves, tighten your cuffs and do up your collar area. Leeches can wriggle into the tiniest gaps and are quite small – until they’ve feasted on you, that is. Leeches love delicate skin, so tuck in your trouser bottoms as well. – Use an insect repellent clothing spray to maximise the effectiveness of your leech protection socks. Spray them with a suitable repellent for clothes and don’t forget to spray your clothes and boots while you’re at it. – Apply insect protection directly to your body. In addition, if you’re seriously concerned you can also apply DEET insect repellents. Available in Grey & Sandstone Review: Good product - Bought these recently for a trip into Bornean rainforest. Found them very good. The elasticated draw cords at the top and lower down the leg mean that they stay in place well. The black vertical strips in the photo are a series of loops that allow you to place the lower draw cord at different levels, allowing a better fit according to leg length. My partner had a different set, which tied with normal laces, which meant they needed readjusting occasionally to tighten them up again. Felt I had the better set in the end. Review: Leech socks were a great success in Borneo - Easy to use, sturdy material & effective in keeping leeches away in the jungles of Borneo ## Features - Hand Wash Only - Modern ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B079DV5V5T | | Best Sellers Rank | 70,658 in Health & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care ) 94 in Insect & Pest Repellent Garments 230 in Men's Outdoor Socks | | Brand Name | Purple Turtle | | Care instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 10 Reviews | | Included Components | Sock | | Material Type | Nylon | | Set Name | 1 Pair | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Images ![Leech Socks - Sandstone (Long) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71N0nSXQIhL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product *by M***T on 16 March 2018* Bought these recently for a trip into Bornean rainforest. Found them very good. The elasticated draw cords at the top and lower down the leg mean that they stay in place well. The black vertical strips in the photo are a series of loops that allow you to place the lower draw cord at different levels, allowing a better fit according to leg length. My partner had a different set, which tied with normal laces, which meant they needed readjusting occasionally to tighten them up again. Felt I had the better set in the end. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Leech socks were a great success in Borneo *by M***Y on 24 October 2018* Easy to use, sturdy material & effective in keeping leeches away in the jungles of Borneo ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant ! Highly recommend! *by P***E on 22 December 2023* These leech socks were a godsend while trekking through the rainforest in Borneo. Over the knee made you feel so much more comfortable. Buy light colours so you can see any leeches to flick off. Comfortable to wear.Size range great for 6 ft husband and daughter 5’6” ## Frequently Bought Together - Purple Turtle Leech Socks (one pair) - Lonely Planet Malay Phrasebook & Dictionary --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/59563079-leech-socks-sandstone-long](https://www.desertcart.at/products/59563079-leech-socks-sandstone-long) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-07-20*