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Notsurejoe
04-20-2016, 02:19
So from Springer to Hot Springs I've been testing out 4 major brands of socks. I gotta say Balega Socks are hands down the best. Why haven't more hikers heard of them. All my triathlon friends swear by them and now so do I. (the 4th day of wearing them and realizing wow I been wearing the same socks and they still haven't flattened out)
Traffic Jam
04-20-2016, 08:06
I always hike in Balega socks.
DuneElliot
04-20-2016, 12:46
I'm guessing because most hikers prefer wool...I know I do.
Traffic Jam
04-20-2016, 16:59
I'm guessing because most hikers prefer wool...I know I do.
They make them in wool. :)
DuneElliot
04-20-2016, 17:05
They make them in wool. :)
Didn't see them on their website...in fact their website was not very thorough at all. So, in that vein, I have no idea. I've never heard of them.
Traffic Jam
04-20-2016, 17:34
Probably because they're marketed towards runners. Here's a comparison of socks, including balega. The article is geared towards running.
http://endurancebuzz.com/2013/01/22/sock-talk-review-of-smartwool-thorlo-wrightsock-wigwam-and-balega-running-socks/
Although I own Balega wool socks, I primarily wear the hidden comfort model. No blisters, they dry quickly, and they last a long time.