early season socks

[vandeman17]

Any recommendations for some breathable, early season socks that decent but not like $20+ bucks a pair? 

[WapitiTalk1]

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

[blackpowderhunter]

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 

[vandeman17]

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?

[bracer40]

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.

[vandeman17]

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

[HikerHunter]

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...

[jackelope]

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.

[Karl Blanchard]

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.

  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😍

[vandeman17]

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.

[mburrows]

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.

[BULLBLASTER]

Darn tough

[CackleBird98]

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. 

[ribka]

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


Don’t judge me😉

[HighCountryHunter88]

Costco socks.... in August:September in December, to work, in dress shoes and slacks, in shorts, at the gym... Costco wool socks lol