Post by: CAM38 on April 18, 2013, 11:44:25 AM
Post by: jackelope on April 18, 2013, 11:51:02 AM
http://www.campmor.com/thorlos-backpacking-trekker-socks-1.shtml (http://www.campmor.com/thorlos-backpacking-trekker-socks-1.shtml)
Thorlo Trekkers.
I have heard good things about the Darn Tough brand too.
Post by: coop2424 on April 18, 2013, 11:56:32 AM
Post by: Alchase on April 18, 2013, 12:22:02 PM
Post by: jackelope on April 18, 2013, 12:25:22 PM
Post by: RB on April 18, 2013, 12:44:52 PM
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 :twocents:
Post by: Bmcox86 on April 18, 2013, 01:59:38 PM
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
Post by: CAM38 on April 18, 2013, 02:41:14 PM
Post by: grundy53 on April 18, 2013, 02:44:38 PM
The merino socks from Costco are good too.
:yeah:
Post by: Bmcox86 on April 18, 2013, 03:38:56 PM
Post by: scottcrb on April 18, 2013, 04:36:22 PM
Post by: RadSav on April 18, 2013, 04:56:20 PM
Post by: kentrek on April 18, 2013, 05:00:58 PM
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.
:yeah: best socks ive worn
i also use toe liners as well
Post by: RadSav on April 18, 2013, 05:32:16 PM
Post by: CAM38 on April 18, 2013, 05:40:18 PM
Post by: jackelope on April 18, 2013, 05:42:14 PM
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 (http://www.rei.com/product/737999/rei-coolmax-liner-socks)
Post by: RadSav on April 18, 2013, 05:43:57 PM
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.
Post by: toothfangclaw on April 18, 2013, 06:12:00 PM
Post by: RadSav on April 18, 2013, 06:51:15 PM
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 :chuckle:
Post by: Smossy on April 18, 2013, 06:55:27 PM
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.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.
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.
Post by: RB on April 18, 2013, 07:16:39 PM
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
Post by: Worldhunter on April 18, 2013, 07:18:55 PM
Post by: Smossy on April 18, 2013, 07:27:16 PM
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 :chuckle: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
Post by: TONTO on April 18, 2013, 07:48:42 PM
Post by: coachcw on April 18, 2013, 07:54:55 PM
Post by: Alchase on April 19, 2013, 01:21:15 PM
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 (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 :dunno:
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.
Post by: Cylvertip on April 24, 2013, 12:04:07 PM
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.
Post by: Sagehawker on April 24, 2013, 01:14:51 PM
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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Post by: Alchase on April 29, 2013, 06:58:00 AM
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