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07-31-2010, 06:18 PM
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#1 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 137
|  Let's talk socks!
Anyone who spends a lot of time out doors or in the woods know that you must have good shoes and socks. What type of socks does everyone wear for their outdoor treks?
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08-01-2010, 12:55 AM
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#2 | | Member
Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 43
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You are absolutely right about the importance of good socks. A bad pair can ruin a trip and your feet. I use Thorlo Coolmax socks in the summer and Smartwool mountaineering socks in the winter. Steer clear of cotton socks.
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08-04-2010, 11:11 PM
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#3 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 414
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Good socks cost a lot, but worth it if you can afford them. So for now I use underarmour heatgaurd in the summer. Moisture wicking and comfortable for now. You are right it was a huge difference when I switched from cotton!
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08-07-2010, 04:02 AM
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#4 | | Member
Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 42
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My favorite dream camping socks would be the waterproof type, something like the Seal Skinz brand. I'm planning to buy a pair for my next camping trip.
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08-13-2010, 11:51 AM
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#5 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 603
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pair of sock liners (sometimes substitute dress socks for these) and a thicker pair of moisture wicking hiking socks worn over them.
That combo and my trusty boots have never caused a blister.
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08-13-2010, 12:11 PM
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#6 | | Tennessee Pride
Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 47
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Whatever your preference in socks, just make sure you start each day you are on the trail with a clean pair.
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08-13-2010, 04:20 PM
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#7 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 603
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SmackontheWeb  Whatever your preference in socks, just make sure you start each day you are on the trail with a clean pair. | Amen! I like to change them again at lunch if it's a warm day. Dry socks save feet.
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08-13-2010, 04:44 PM
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#8 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 205
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Thanks for the tips everyone. I have never realized how much my cotton socks hurt my feet. I will defiantly be picking up a dozen pairs of proper hiking socks soon.
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08-13-2010, 06:48 PM
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#9 | | The Jeepist
Join Date: May 2010 Location: British Columbia Posts: 342
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I have never used expensive hiking socks. I use plain old cotton-blend sports tube socks and have not had a blister in probably 20 years.
For me it's all about the shoes or boots on my feet. If those are proper, the socks just seem to fall in line.
The only thing I do wear that is different is heavy wool socks in the winter (with heavily lined winter boots), but like I say, with proper fitting, good quality boots, I don't really have a problem.
As others have said though, I pack lots of socks and change them often.
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09-07-2010, 02:40 AM
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#10 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 115
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I use Thorlos socks on camping outdoors. The product has protective paddings so that my feet would feel maximum comfort and should be blister-free during all my favorite outdoor activities.
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