Thread: Socks: what do you use

The only thread I could find specifically dedicated to socks was this one:
https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....-prezzy-15550/

I've been finding that the soles of the feet are getting a bit "hot" at the end of a day's walking, and at the moment am putting this down to an inappropriate choice of sock.

Norsewear summer work socks. Live in them

Literally free ones now (thanks to Uncle Sam's attempted international Democracy installment)
Some of you have them been chucked in with buys
I always was Norsewear - but hard to go back to a thicker sock now
Strange ah

I do have some Kuiu Long ones that will come out in Winter
They are super nice - someone on FB was selling them cheap last year - swapped some boots for 6 pairs

Warehouse/Kmart standard black socks. If it's cold, or they're getting a bit thin, two pairs.

Originally Posted by Puffin

The only thread I could find specifically dedicated to socks was this one:
https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....-prezzy-15550/

I've been finding that the soles of the feet are getting a bit "hot" at the end of a day's walking, and at the moment am putting this down to an inappropriate choice of sock.

Three of us had the 'Hot Feet' thing two weekends ago, all with different boots and socks. Dont know why, but I can add it was only on the descent with heavy loads. One member wearing Norsewear work socks had his soles peel from the course weave.

For the Bridgedale users; what model of sock please ?
@BRADS, @cambo, @JoshC

Norse wear for me.

Originally Posted by Puffin

For the Bridgedale users; what model of sock please ?
@BRADS, @cambo, @JoshC

Been using Bridgedale HEAVYWEIGHT MERINO PERFORMANCE KNEE

https://www.bridgedale.com/collectio...rformance-knee

Bought four pairs since work paid for them.

To be frank you can wear quality heavy wool socks in the sweltering 40 degree jungle heat or below freezing temps (not tried double digits).

They wick sweat away and stay fresh longer than anything else.

Thorlos

I'm a bridgedale fan, had a few models, like the cushioning in the toes and heels.

Recently got a pair of boonies and got some of their socks, happy with them so far as well

Marino for sure,always stop atbthe Norswear shop in Norswood

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Given up on Norsewear but I'm hard on socks as I'm in gumboots day in, day out. Went to the socks sold by Haddads, SAS or some such, in Otorohanga years ago. Their winter weight ones are too thick for North Island though I reckon. The ones I use last about 8 years if you buy a heap at once.

Alp socks from the warehouse, either the Nato ( Autumn/spring)or Gumboot winter) ones. Indestructible and long lasting.

I'd be keen on hearing about decent but lighter weight ones because even though I'm wearing the light weight ones in the brand I like and trust I still get sweaty feet. I'm prepared that I may need to go down a shoe size to match lighter socks.

Don't get polyprop socks - they feel like the soles of my feet are being sandpapered. I tried 100% merino socks but they get holes in the toes and heels very quickly. Wool with nylon reinforced heel and toe is what I have used for a long time, and they are comfortable. Latest buy was some cheap wool socks with reinforced heel and toe with some sort of elastic thread which fit really well and don't slide down my feet in gumboots - so price is not the clearest indicator of quality.