best socks for hiking ????
What are the best socks for hiking ????
Crazy Al
I'm sure that there will be many different brands spoken of but I found that my hike changed dramatically when I took friends advice and started wearing sock liners. Just little light ankle socks that absorb most of the friction that usually becomes blisters.
These same friends were in favor of smart wool for the over sock and I liked them when I tried them. Probably will this year too.
Hope this helps.
Peace
Warraghiyagey
SOBO 6/07
Bridgedale socks. Very tight weave. Like these.
I'm a Thorlo girl with no liners. I get blisters if I use liners :shrug:
Ask Kerosene what's the best. He owns at least one pair of socks that were every made.
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What are Thorlos? I'm not too lazy to look it up, just thought you could give a better description more quickly. BTW, liked your advice for Victoria - gracefully put.Originally Posted by mel-gazelle
Peace
I like Ingenious socks. Suppose to be a sock with a liner built in. Kind of expensive so I usually just get the Smart Wools.
Thorlos are a brand of socks. and thanksWhat are Thorlos? I'm not too lazy to look it up, just thought you could give a better description more quickly. BTW, liked your advice for Victoria - gracefully put.
Peace
Depend on the shoes you hike in. Do you hike in boots or trailrunners. Used to swear by Smartwool and liners for boots, but now that I switched to runners I go with ankle patagonia lightweight socks, no liner!
The other question is what time of year you are hiking. I will go with Smartwools in the winter and other cold months, summer they're overkill.
Walking Dead Bear
Formerly the Hiker Known as Almost There
i use only liners... they dry quick, wash quick...
"Bacchus has drowned more men then Neptune"
Thomas Fuller
Hard to beat Thorlo Light Hikers with Coolmax.
Bought several pair prior to my thru in 2003 from this on-line vendor. Kept the spares in my bounce box.
http://www.sockcompany.com/thorlighikwc.html
Free delivery on orders over $55
'Slogger
The more I learn ...the more I realize I don't know.
Smartwools. My wife likes Bridgedales. She wears them instead of slippers in the winter.
Skids
Insanity: Asking about inseams over and over again and expecting different results.
Albert Einstein, (attributed)
I've got lots of ThorLos, and I used to think they were the cat's meow. They're pretty damned good, no question about it. Bridgedales are harder to find at retail outlets. The one pair I have are amazing, and they're far tougher (noticeably tighter weave) than any of my ThorLos.
I wear whatever smartwools campmor has for cheap. I love the feel of them. They also do not hold the smells as much. So far smartwools and trail runners work for me.
My advice is to order some different ones from campmor or stp and see what you like.
SMARTWOOL - expedition hiker, cured my blister problems
Varies, often I use pantyhose as anti-chafing skivvies, cut off the lower legs and use the footies as liners, all very sheer and low-friction, then wear light non-cotton thin dress socks. All cheap, super light, and can be replaced during ressupply easily.
I gathered that they're socks. Wondering if you know what fiber mix they are, how dryable, you know that kind of info.Thorlos are a brand of socks. and thanks
And, you're welcome.
SOBO6/07
I gathered that they're socks. Wondering if you know what fiber mix they are, how dryable, you know that kind of info.
And, you're welcome.
SOBO6/07
ThorLos come in all sorts of flavors. Here's their website. (Google is your friend.)
When my boots were new I needed two pairs of nylon dress socks (tried the expensive "hiking" sock, nothing worked as well as a cheap-$2- pair of Wally world dress socks), now that my boots and feet are all matched up, I can wear any sock and have no problems. I only have to consider the temperature: thin socks for hot days, warm socks for cold days.
Wigwam Wool "Light Hiker" main sock with Wigwam "Gobi" poly liner. No sweat, no blisters, and easy to wash with quick drying
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