Thread: Hunting socks

Im looking for some new pairs of hunting socks whats the recommendations out there looking for some thicker socks for new boots which are 1/2 size bigger

Carbine, for socks look at the NZ sock company, Ashburton I think. Good products and fair prices.

In regards to new boots, with the padding and build in new boots I like to start with light hiking socks first and then go to mid weight when the give a bit or for cold conditions. The old need to wear two pairs or super heavy tramping is long gone with new high quality boots like Lowa, Mendel etc


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Originally Posted by Dicko

Carbine, for socks look at the NZ sock company, Ashburton I think. Good products and fair prices.

In regards to new boots, with the padding and build in new boots I like to start with light hiking socks first and then go to mid weight when the give a bit or for cold conditions. The old need to wear two pairs or super heavy tramping is long gone with new high quality boots like Lowa, Mendel etc


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Second this. They make socks for a few of the hunting brands (Swazi, Kiuieuiue), so their seconds shop is a goldmine.

I'm going to give toe socks a go. Look absolutely ridiculous, but very good for blister prevention apparently.

Originally Posted by MB

I'm going to give toe socks a go. Look absolutely ridiculous, but very good for blister prevention apparently.

I wear toe socks. Creepers have been very good and I'm keen to try Injinji. I've always worn a liner sock and then a woolen sock over. For boots I wear the toe socks as the liner. For trail shoes I just wear the toe socks on their own

No blisters anymore at all. I've even stopped using hikers wool around problem toes as they're not a problem anymore.

Originally Posted by RV1

I wear toe socks. Creepers have been very good and I'm keen to try Injinji. I've always worn a liner sock and then a woolen sock over. For boots I wear the toe socks as the liner. For trail shoes I just wear the toe socks on their own

No blisters anymore at all. I've even stopped using hikers wool around problem toes as they're not a problem anymore.

Just ordered a pair of Injinji merino socks. 1 in 100 000 YouTube ads have finally worked on me! Not worn them in the bush yet. Feel a bit weird, but I hear you get used to that. Think I'll wear them as a "base layer" and then another mid-weight sock over the top.

https://norsewear.co.nz/products/hi-trek-thermal-socks
These are great socks. Thick and warm, really comfortable.
I wear them on the farm, tramping and hunting, can't fault them.

pure wool fleck cant go wrong Norse wear I bought my last two pair I think it was farmlands

Bridgede, I’ve got 2 pair that are about 14 years old and still going strong

Originally Posted by stug

Bridgede, I’ve got 2 pair that are about 14 years old and still going strong

I have in the past used them blue ones but the last pair i bought from memory was 70+ dollars so just thought i would ask to see if there are any better
options(value wise) since i will be needing 4 or 5 pairs to last me 2 months roar hunting they have all been awesome socks no blisters at all and held up ok

Bridgedale are my favourite.

Ashburton sock company for value, they make for many top tier companies and they have seconds bins ranging from $10-$15 a pair. One brand retails for about $70. In store and cash only

Originally Posted by Stag

Bridgedale are my favourite.

Ashburton sock company for value, they make for many top tier companies and they have seconds bins ranging from $10-$15 a pair. One brand retails for about $70. In store and cash only

Yeah, we have these at work ( hunt n fish ), and my colleague swears by them. I'll be getting me a few pairs to add to my much needed to grow sock collection.

Originally Posted by Stag

Bridgedale are my favourite.

Ashburton sock company for value, they make for many top tier companies and they have seconds bins ranging from $10-$15 a pair. One brand retails for about $70. In store and cash only

I was there about two weeks ago and they have eftpos now.

bought a bunch of kuiu ultras, $65 retail, $10 each as factory seconds then a bundle of odd socks from their $2.50 bin

I've found the SmartWool socks to be awesome. Warm, supportive and very good wearing, better than Thorlos!

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Originally Posted by Jaybe

I've found the SmartWool socks to be awesome. Warm, supportive and very good wearing, better than Thorlos!

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Yep, 3 pairs of smartwool socks for a 7 day trip in Haast last year. Wet feet all week and not one blister, comfy as.