Sock liners ( or how to keep your feet dry and warm in the cold)

[Duckslayer89]

I am a commercial fisherman, and wear Xtra-tuff rubber boots almost daily.

I swear by Bama socks. I don't know what they are made of, but they are a blue bootie that wicks sweat away. I can go 6-10 hours on a pair depending on work load. When I crab fish in Alaska, it gets cold enough (-40) that the inside of my boots freeze, but, these bama socks are like a sweat check-valve.... I think they are made in Poland.... works great in.waders too

BAMA socks are the best for XTRA tuffs. Must have!

[Westside88]

Silk sock liners are some of the most comfortable I've used. They help keep you warm without even feeling that they are there. There aren't the most durable, but last long enough to be worth it

[JimmyHoffa]

Nylons are good for a liner.  The same kinds that women like to dress up in, except the sock style.  That way you still fit in your broken in boots, too.

[Magnum_Willys]

Each morning I rub my feet thoroughly with antiperspirant before putting on liners. Works great.

[crowinghen]

 I wore the liners anyway- under my rubber boots with my normal wool socks-  made a nice difference! Very comfortable, zero wet feet.
Thanks for all the tips!

[Bmcox86]

Just wear good quality wool socks like the darn tough hunting lines, even if you sweat they keep your feet warm. If your moving and sweating there's no way you will keep them dry but wool will still keep you warm


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[Magnum_Willys]

Nylons are good for a liner.  The same kinds that women like to dress up in, except the sock style.  That way you still fit in your broken in boots, too.

Ohh la laa !   

[bracer40]

No idea if this works well but heard Former players (Hasslebeck) talking about tricks the equipment managers employ to combat extreme cold weather. Mixture of 50% baby powder and 50% cayenne pepper sprinkled into socks directly against the foot. Claimed hunters used the same trick.

[NW SURVEYOR]

My go to for ever has been Gold Toe over the calf cotton blend with a GOOD quality wool/nylon blend sock over that.
I wear good boots with a Gore Tex liner which I keep oiled.
My feet are always comfy.
I do carry a spare pair of sox in the truck just in case, but never need em.
Also, don't wear socks that have begun to wear out.
I am real careful with my feet which includes sox and boots.

[branches]

The silk liner has worked the best for me. If I am hunting, fishing or hiking they help keep my feet in good shape. I did notice that with the silk liner I do not even know they are on. The other liners I can still feel them under the sock.

[baker5150]

I wear Merino socks with wool over the top. The thinner the merino the better.
Very comfy and nice and warm. 
During warmer hunts I just wear the merino sock.

I've tried a loner type sock, I noticed it slipped on my feet a bit.  Wasn't tight enough maybe.  I'll probably try another brand.  Would be nice for warmer weather.

[farmin4u_98948]

Kenetrek used to make a black liner that I love.  BUT.   Like all good things they quit making them. Lucky for me I always buy more than I need. 

[huntnnw]

if you are hiking in a ways in cold weather and plan on sitting in the cold to glass the best thing to do is just pack extra pair of socks

[NRA4LIFE]

I've also been an under liner wearer now for years.  Prevents blisters and wicks moisture away.  And I hate to admit it, but I love the REI thin white ones.  I have no idea what they are made of but they work for me.

[huntnnw]

Ive always wore liners on any hike. Some hot Sept elk hunts I wear just the liner