Not at all, and we're in the Mid-Atlantic area. We finally just gave up. Lined boots work for him in the winter and for sledding, but no socks (and no sweaters or sweatshirts) does prevent him from trying skiing. He even ice skates w/o socks (as do pro hockey players). I think he'd love to live in FL, AZ or NV. Acutally, he likes NV the best. That way he could always wear sandals, short-sleeved t-shirts and bball shorts. The transition to long sleeves/pants is never easy in the fall.