Post by: Jason on August 30, 2021, 08:46:59 PM
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on August 30, 2021, 09:02:42 PM
Post by: jrebel on August 30, 2021, 09:03:46 PM
Here is a link to the sock.
https://www.smartwool.com/shop/mens-hunt-medium-camo-crew-socks-sw001349?variationId=880&gclid=Cj0KCQjwg7KJBhDyARIsAHrAXaG_BxdB5BMgXxwFniuyDrwZTPmrnY7RUZl08ur8PBWqN8vV98ZuYMgaAi3qEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Post by: Jason on August 30, 2021, 09:08:43 PM
Easy one sir. Merino wool.Not as easy as one thinks. There’s so many blends with different % of merino wool and other materials.
Post by: Duckslayer89 on August 30, 2021, 09:12:48 PM
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on August 30, 2021, 09:18:13 PM
Post by: Jason on August 30, 2021, 09:20:10 PM
Darn tough socks hands down. I use to wear smart wool and they don’t compare. They last a crazy long time. I do like the smart wool black merino liner socks though underneath. But often times I end up just wearing the darn toughs.These are the ones I’m looking at.
https://www.rei.com/product/887221/darn-tough-hiker-boot-sock-cushion-socks-mens?sku=8872210006
Post by: Taco280AI on August 30, 2021, 09:21:44 PM
Post by: jrebel on August 30, 2021, 09:24:12 PM
I will need to try the darn tough over the calf socks. The smart wool socks I posted are not overly thick so if it is cold out, most would need to double them up. Smart wool makes a heavier sock but again...it does not have the elastic qualities I like to keep the sock up around my calf.
Post by: High Climber on August 30, 2021, 09:30:01 PM
Post by: Jason on August 30, 2021, 09:46:53 PM
Not all merino / smart wool are made the same. I have purchases some of the cheaper socks off of Camofire and they were horrible. The elastic on the calf would retain a memory and after the second or third trip out, they would slowly creep down around your ankle. I really like over the calf socks for that very reason.I had the same issue with socks I purchased off of Camofire a few years back. The would start heading towards my toes as the day went on. Very uncomfortable.
I will need to try the darn tough over the calf socks. The smart wool socks I posted are not overly thick so if it is cold out, most would need to double them up. Smart wool makes a heavier sock but again...it does not have the elastic qualities I like to keep the sock up around my calf.
Post by: Duckslayer89 on August 30, 2021, 09:48:09 PM
Not all merino / smart wool are made the same. I have purchases some of the cheaper socks off of Camofire and they were horrible. The elastic on the calf would retain a memory and after the second or third trip out, they would slowly creep down around your ankle. I really like over the calf socks for that very reason.
I will need to try the darn tough over the calf socks. The smart wool socks I posted are not overly thick so if it is cold out, most would need to double them up. Smart wool makes a heavier sock but again...it does not have the elastic qualities I like to keep the sock up around my calf.
I had the same exact problem with smart wool. IMO darn tough blows them away in durability and comfort.
Those socks you posted are same I use basically, I would pull the trigger
Post by: Special T on August 30, 2021, 10:12:37 PM
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Post by: huntnnw on August 30, 2021, 11:14:54 PM
Post by: Jonathan_S on August 31, 2021, 06:31:22 AM
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Post by: huntnnw on August 31, 2021, 06:45:10 AM
Post by: HAGEMANIAC on August 31, 2021, 07:00:26 AM
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Post by: OltHunter on August 31, 2021, 07:39:04 AM
Post by: ganghis on August 31, 2021, 07:52:39 AM
Post by: boneaddict on August 31, 2021, 08:11:03 AM
Post by: wannabhntr on August 31, 2021, 08:27:32 AM
Post by: bearhunter99 on August 31, 2021, 08:28:58 AM
I go down to bi mart and buy a sack full of Wilson athletic socks, you know, the cotton ones. They fit my size 15 feet. Then I death March in and kill my deer and death March out. :chuckle:
That explains a lot. No wonder Bone gets all those great pics. He's BIGFOOT!
Post by: jeffro on August 31, 2021, 02:00:53 PM
I tend towards Helly Hansen or Carhart, as my dad is a dealer and I get screaming deals.
The moisture wicking base layer is key!
Post by: 10mmg on August 31, 2021, 02:07:35 PM
Post by: Taco280AI on August 31, 2021, 02:54:14 PM
Post by: cbond3318 on August 31, 2021, 03:08:25 PM
I’m cheap, Costco wool poly blend… rotating 2 pair over a 4 or 5 day hunt.
This ^^^
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 31, 2021, 03:13:31 PM
Post by: boneaddict on August 31, 2021, 04:35:15 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 31, 2021, 04:57:43 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on August 31, 2021, 05:10:43 PM
Well thanks fellas this thread just cost me $150 on the Darn Tough web site :o
:tup: :chuckle:
Post by: MeepDog on August 31, 2021, 05:35:06 PM
Post by: Taco280AI on August 31, 2021, 05:40:32 PM
Sounds about right. I bought some for my father last time I was there. All he has ever used his whole life long white tube socks. Bought him a pair of darn tough and he said they were way to warm and plush lol
There's different weight Darn Toughs
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 31, 2021, 06:02:04 PM
Old dog no new tricks in that department lol
He also said something along the lines as the cheap bi mart ones are good for emergency issue when short on t p and expensive socks are to nice to cut up lol
Post by: Alchase on August 31, 2021, 06:49:33 PM
I’m cheap, Costco wool poly blend… rotating 2 pair over a 4 or 5 day hunt.
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This ^^^
:yeah:
The basic Cabelas wool are just like the Costco Kirkland gray wool. Single pair, no liner. Never had a blister, when the boots are broken in. If a hot spot starts, I put a small bandaid on the spot before it becomes a blister, and it disappears.
Post by: Stein on August 31, 2021, 06:53:13 PM
Sounds about right. I bought some for my father last time I was there. All he has ever used his whole life long white tube socks. Bought him a pair of darn tough and he said they were way to warm and plush lol
There's different weight Darn Toughs
At least three, I have a thick pair for late season, about 3-4 for normal every day and most of hunting season (lightweight?) and a couple for running and rucking that are really thin.
Best part is if you don't like them or wear a hole in them you send the pair back and get a credit for whatever you want to buy, free shipping. The light ones aren't too tough, probably 1-2 years but the mid and heavyweight really take a lot of miles to wear out, probably 500+ at least, maybe more.
Post by: huntnnw on August 31, 2021, 07:09:09 PM
Post by: Jason on August 31, 2021, 07:15:17 PM
Well thanks fellas this thread just cost me $150 on the Darn Tough web site :oREI got me for $101.00 I saved $25 on the order with their sale.
Post by: brokemillwright on September 09, 2021, 11:01:11 PM
I’m cheap, Costco wool poly blend… rotating 2 pair over a 4 or 5 day hunt.
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This ^^^
:yeah:
The basic Cabelas wool are just like the Costco Kirkland gray wool. Single pair, no liner. Never had a blister, when the boots are broken in. If a hot spot starts, I put a small bandaid on the spot before it becomes a blister, and it disappears.
I get sweaty feet and have used sock lines, wool, merino, Costco.... if it's cold I'll use some wool sock, but normally Costco. In regards to blisters I get them bad on my ankles, ball of feet and big toes. Ductape on a fresh foot over the usual Hotspots then sock over it and you'll be in heaven lol. When I hunt I camp in a tent and shower once a week in town, the tape lasts all week and I haven't had blisters in years after learning that trick.
Post by: cem3434 on September 10, 2021, 05:40:52 AM
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Post by: Mtnwalker on September 10, 2021, 08:00:16 AM
Plain ol cotton socks. Never needed anything else. Never had a blister in my life.
Post by: vandeman17 on September 10, 2021, 08:26:30 AM
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Post by: HUNT JR on September 10, 2021, 12:55:19 PM