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Offline vandeman17

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early season socks
« on: July 08, 2019, 11:01:26 AM »
Any recommendations for some breathable, early season socks that decent but not like $20+ bucks a pair?  :yike:
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Re: early season socks
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2019, 11:26:02 AM »
Vande, go to Sportsman's Guide site, search for "Guide Gear Men's Merino Wool Blend Crew Socks, 3 Pairs"....  $14.99 for the lot and they get good reviews.  RJ
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Re: early season socks
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2019, 11:32:59 AM »
darn tough light hikers with coolmax are great. 15 ish bucks a pair, but you cant wear them out, and if you do, theyll send you a new pair  :tup:

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Re: early season socks
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2019, 11:48:13 AM »
i will check out sportsman guide socks for sure. I have been looking at the darn tough and cheapest I can find them is in low $20's each but I will keep looking.

With early season socks like these, do you guys wear liners under them too?
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Re: early season socks
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2019, 11:48:44 AM »
If they’re back in stock for the coming season, try out the wool socks at Costco.. I think they’re in the neighborhood of $10/3 or 4 pack. I’ve been using them for the past 3-4 years year round. Haven’t worn out a pair yet.

I’ve used a fair number of the other high end brands and the Costco socks are just as good for the money.
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Re: early season socks
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2019, 11:52:38 AM »
If they’re back in stock for the coming season, try out the wool socks at Costco.. I think they’re in the neighborhood of $10/3 or 4 pack. I’ve been using them for the past 3-4 years year round. Haven’t worn out a pair yet.

I’ve used a fair number of the other high end brands and the Costco socks are just as good for the money.

Are they good for warm weather? I will be in back country for 10 days early september so most likely warm and sweaty
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Re: early season socks
« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2019, 11:54:46 AM »
i will check out sportsman guide socks for sure. I have been looking at the darn tough and cheapest I can find them is in low $20's each but I will keep looking.

With early season socks like these, do you guys wear liners under them too?

If there is a high percentage of merino in the sock, I wouldn't bother with liners. I haven't worn liners in a long time...

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Re: early season socks
« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2019, 12:04:12 PM »
I never wear liner socks and I wear the same socks year round if I’m backpacking. Call me crazy. Liners work for some people and not for others. Honestly you’re going to need 2 pairs. They’re part of the most important pieces of gear you own in the mountains... your feet. Don’t skimp. It’s not like you’re buying a dozen pairs.
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Re: early season socks
« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2019, 12:19:24 PM »
I never wear liner socks and I wear the same socks year round if I’m backpacking. Call me crazy. Liners work for some people and not for others. Honestly you’re going to need 2 pairs. They’re part of the most important pieces of gear you own in the mountains... your feet. Don’t skimp. It’s not like you’re buying a dozen pairs.
  :yeah: darn toughs for me year round. Late season I may add a liner sock for a bit of extra warmth but otherwise same socks year round. I do switch to the over the calf for Oct on though. Love those things😍
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Re: early season socks
« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2019, 12:25:07 PM »
I never wear liner socks and I wear the same socks year round if I’m backpacking. Call me crazy. Liners work for some people and not for others. Honestly you’re going to need 2 pairs. They’re part of the most important pieces of gear you own in the mountains... your feet. Don’t skimp. It’s not like you’re buying a dozen pairs.

Agreed. I plan to bring a couple pairs so I can rotate through them and hopefully keep me feet fresh. As for liners, I tried them last year and I was indifferent on them.
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Re: early season socks
« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2019, 02:05:03 PM »
bought 2 pairs of darn toughs back in 2016 and one of them finally sprung a hole in them.  I know they will replace them but they were so good to me I'd feel little guilty taking advantage of their warranty.

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Re: early season socks
« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2019, 02:18:01 PM »
Darn tough

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Re: early season socks
« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2019, 02:21:15 PM »
Cotton socks from Walmart for 10 bucks for a dozen pair.  If it's warm, one pair.  If it's cold, maybe 3 pair.  Lol, I'm a cheapo.  :yike:

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Re: early season socks
« Reply #13 on: July 08, 2019, 03:48:44 PM »
Costco Kirkland women’s fine merino wool hiking socks. I’m a 11 1/2 fit fine

Love them and some pretty fantastic colors 🌈🌈🌈. If not secure in your manhood can buy neutral colors

20 bucks for 4 pair . Great warm weather durable hiking sock or can wear with fav pair of skinny jeans


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Re: early season socks
« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2019, 04:02:27 PM »
Costco socks.... in August:September in December, to work, in dress shoes and slacks, in shorts, at the gym... Costco wool socks lol
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