Socks

[CAM38]

Seems like I always buy whatever pack is on sale at cabelas, so I have a ton of pairs and like none of them for hunting.  I'd like to get something lightweight for scouting/early season and a little heavier for the late season.  What are you guys wearing?

[jackelope]

I wear the same kind of socks all the time when hiking or hunting regardless of season.
http://www.campmor.com/thorlos-backpacking-trekker-socks-1.shtml
Thorlo Trekkers.

I have heard good things about the Darn Tough brand too.

[coop2424]

I got my first pair of darn tough awhile back and love them and they are my go to now.  Spendy but worth it in my mind.

[Alchase]

I buy the wool socks party pack from costco. I have had this last pack 3 years with no problems at all.

[jackelope]

The merino socks from Costco are good too.

[RB]

 

Smart wool for me they have worked great and last quite awhile the Costco socks feel like smart wool socks and are just as comfortable   

[Bmcox86]

X2 Darn Tough socks

I got my first pair a year ago and they are worth the money, can wear them no matter if its warm or cold and never worry about a hole in a sock again because they will replace them free of charge

[CAM38]

Checked out the Darn Toughs, they look sweet, the warranty is impressive, I don't mind spending extra for something with a warranty like that.

[grundy53]

The merino socks from Costco are good too.

 

[Bmcox86]

This thread made me go order some more darn toughs, if your military or a first responder check out govx.com they have them cheaper and the tactical ones

[scottcrb]

i like the smart wool hunting socks but now listening to you guys i wanna check out the Costco merino socks.

[RadSav]

I switched to Lorpen a few years back.  Can't say I have ever been happier with socks.  Since what I like usually means it will be discontinued in another year I bought a lifetime supply - Lightweight, medium weight and primaloft winter weight.

[kentrek]

I switched to Lorpen a few years back.  Can't say I have ever been happier with socks.  Since what I like usually means it will be discontinued in another year I bought a lifetime supply - Lightweight, medium weight and primaloft winter weight.

  best socks ive worn

i also use toe liners as well

[RadSav]

They wear out rather fast, but I like to combine the warmer weather Lorpens with silk liners.  Really cuts down on hot spots, blisters and damp feet.  Better than any other liner material I have found.  I can't remember for sure but I think my last ones were made by Terramar.  For cold weather - Lorpen Merino liners are the absolute Champion of cold weather sock liners!!!

[CAM38]

Well, gotta say I've never worn liners, do they go inside or outside of your sock? What is the benefit?

[jackelope]

Inside. Additional very thin layer that wicks moisture, prevents hotspots i.e. friction, etc.
I don't like them, some do.
I have literally never gotten a blister from hiking though so I'm blessed I guess.

http://www.rei.com/product/737999/rei-coolmax-liner-socks

[RadSav]

Well, gotta say I've never worn liners, do they go inside or outside of your sock? What is the benefit?

They go against your foot and then your main sock goes over those.  Cuts down on the friction between your sock and your foot.  And the good ones take wicking moisture from your foot to a level a normal sock just can not do.  The better ones are also a great insurance against getting heat blisters or friction blisters.

[toothfangclaw]

I've heard that wearing a pair of nylons does the same thing. Anyone try?

[RadSav]

I've heard that wearing a pair of nylons does the same thing. Anyone try?

Works good to reduce friction.  Not much for reducing moisture.  biggest draw back is the cross dressing jokes you have to endure in hunting camp

[Smossy]

Well, gotta say I've never worn liners, do they go inside or outside of your sock? What is the benefit?

They go against your foot and then your main sock goes over those.  Cuts down on the friction between your sock and your foot.  And the good ones take wicking moisture from your foot to a level a normal sock just can not do.  The better ones are also a great insurance against getting heat blisters or friction blisters.

I've taken his advice, I hike regularly about every Sunday. My feat used to always be like swamp feet even if they didn't get wet, and they have that "itch". I started wearing silk sock/boot liners under my whoolies. It works amazzzing. Its almost like a woman's nylon stocking but its a sock. Just allows for your foot to move around inside your sock without the friction of the whool on the skin.
Also helps draw moisture away from your foot and into the whool, while the liner sock stays dry. Very very nice. Last weeks hike was crazy conditions but felt feet amazing.

[RB]

Well, gotta say I've never worn liners, do they go inside or outside of your sock? What is the benefit?

As the others have said liner goes inside I wear them and really like them polypropylene though not silk have never gotten a blister with a liner

[Worldhunter]

Women's nylon is a great way to avoid hot spots.

[Smossy]

Well, gotta say I've never worn liners, do they go inside or outside of your sock? What is the benefit?

As the others have said liner goes inside I wear them and really like them polypropylene though not silk have never gotten a blister with a liner

Not sure 100% if its silk. I actually don't think they are, But they're very thin and somewhat transparent. I just call em silk cause I threw away the package

[TONTO]

  Reading about all the nylon booties just reminded me of running my dad all over town opening day eve looking for a set of male garters. Miss ya dad, hope the hunting's happy and your socks are stay'n up.

[coachcw]

I wear smart wools daily for work and hunting , I love them. also i've been getting exofico boxer briefs from cabellas and love them !

[Alchase]

Inside. Additional very thin layer that wicks moisture, prevents hotspots i.e. friction, etc.
I don't like them, some do.
I have literally never gotten a blister from hiking though so I'm blessed I guess.

http://www.rei.com/product/737999/rei-coolmax-liner-socks

I'm one of the few I have heard of that liners cause more blisters 

Most people I know agree that liners keep the blisters away. I have trouble keeping all socks from bunching up, liners seem to make this worse as well. I have to admit though, your feet are tons dryer with good liners.

[Cylvertip]

I have a neat trick using electrical tape just below the ankle bone to keep 99% of sock bunching ( at least from the ankle down) from happening.

 I use colored tape ( avialable at Home Depot) not the black as it is too gummy and makes a mess of things.
 
Pull your socks up snug, then make one fairly tight wrap all the way around the ankle just below the bone/ joint.  The tape will stretch enough that it will not really be noticeable while on. If it is too tight, you can pull on the tape a bit by working a finger under it, it will stretch.   This keeps your socks from bunching up at your toes, especially in waders.
 I use this pretty much any time I have boots on.  Leave the tape on when you pull the socks off and wash normally.  Following washing, the tape comes off  easier and won't damage the sock when removed.  Some times you can even just leave the tape on the sock, even after the wash, and they will work a second time without applying new.  The times I have had the socks slip is with one particular pair of wool socks and soaking wet feet.

[Sagehawker]

Worked in commercial freezers in an earlier period of life.  Two things made my feet happy.

1.  Extra socks changed throughout the day were like getting new feet.  I do this when hiking and hunting to this day.

2.  The other was taught by a grizzled veteran teamster.  Anti-perspirant  sprayed on the feet eased cold toes (if done before work).  Those were the days before the nice boots we have today.  Never tried it hunting but did when snowmobiling and it was useful.

I hunt nasty cheatgrass country early in the season a great deal so I use cheapest socks I can buy and toss them.  My wife complained about the expense until one day we set down to pull the seeds out of a pair.  She now bargain shops for my warm weather hunting socks.

Take care of those feet.

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[Alchase]

I have a neat trick using electrical tape just below the ankle bone to keep 99% of sock bunching ( at least from the ankle down) from happening.

 I use colored tape ( avialable at Home Depot) not the black as it is too gummy and makes a mess of things.
 
Pull your socks up snug, then make one fairly tight wrap all the way around the ankle just below the bone/ joint.  The tape will stretch enough that it will not really be noticeable while on. If it is too tight, you can pull on the tape a bit by working a finger under it, it will stretch.   This keeps your socks from bunching up at your toes, especially in waders.
 I use this pretty much any time I have boots on.  Leave the tape on when you pull the socks off and wash normally.  Following washing, the tape comes off  easier and won't damage the sock when removed.  Some times you can even just leave the tape on the sock, even after the wash, and they will work a second time without applying new.  The times I have had the socks slip is with one particular pair of wool socks and soaking wet feet.

Thx for the tip. I will have to try this