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My feet are pretty...delicate. I've settled on Fox River liners and either Smartwool or REI wool socks. REI won't get my business now but I still use the ones that I have on-hand.
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There are not many things on this forum that I can claim to have expertise in, but this is one... I have sissy feet attached to a strong will and can guarantee I have had more blisters and lost more toenails than most. http://www.thermohair.com/Crew-Socks--GREY_p_56.htmlI have tried nearly all of the socks listed above and these are superior in all regards.
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There are not many things on this forum that I can claim to have expertise in, but this is one... I have sissy feet attached to a strong will and can guarantee I have had more blisters and lost more toenails than most. http://www.thermohair.com/Crew-Socks--GREY_p_56.htmlI have tried nearly all of the socks listed above and these are superior in all regards. I have tried them and yes they are good. My only real complaint is they stretch and are bulky. I tried their ski socks and like them better.
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Smartwool are pretty fragile...don’t last very long. I am a convert to injinji toe socks liners...eliminated blisters.
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I'm using Kenetrek socks and liners and they work well.
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I'll be the odd man out here and say that I really don't care for Darn Tough. They last forever, but don't breath well and dry slow. I like Smartwool PhD (when I can find them on sale) and Defeet wooleators. Usually bring a thicker pair of smartwools or Costco merinos as sleeping socks on overnight trips.
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I like Smartwool they seem to work for a t least 2-3 seasons then I replace. To me warm feet are really important and high altitude and cold temps.
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Try Fitts or Darn Tough in their tactile boot lines. I like them both a lot. Gary U
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Costco all the way. I use them for everything. They change the design every year or so but for the last ten years they've served me well. Darn Tough socks are good but not worth the extra cash, at least for me. I say that as someone who can get DT socks on sale with a pro deal.
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Same here, at times with liners and at times without.
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I think I have about 20 pairs of Darn Tough socks and no others. I've accumulated these over the last 10-ish years. Short ones for running. Tall, thick ones for winter. Thin ones, medium hight ones, the list goes on. Over the ten year period I've sent back three different pairs. Basically socks that developed holes prematurely (in my opinion). In all three case, a new pair were sent out in return, no questions asked. I've chucked out a couple of pairs that were so thread bare you could see through them- no way would I send a pair like that back . Multiple years of service is more than can I ask out of a pair of socks. Never wear a liner, just the appropriate weight/height sock. Darn Tough makes great socks.
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So what makes you guys decide whether to wear a liner or not?
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For me it's all about friction and blisters, that's what liners help with. With the boots I use now, I don't need 'em, with other boots sometimes I do.
I think in hot weather some guys like synthetic liners to move sweat out away from their feet.
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I think I have about 20 pairs of Darn Tough socks and no others. I've accumulated these over the last 10-ish years. Short ones for running. Tall, thick ones for winter. Thin ones, medium hight ones, the list goes on. Over the ten year period I've sent back three different pairs. Basically socks that developed holes prematurely (in my opinion). In all three case, a new pair were sent out in return, no questions asked. I've chucked out a couple of pairs that were so thread bare you could see through them- no way would I send a pair like that back . Multiple years of service is more than can I ask out of a pair of socks. Never wear a liner, just the appropriate weight/height sock. Darn Tough makes great socks. My experience with Darn Tough mirrors yours to a T. Great company
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Looks like some great socks.
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There are many good socks like the ones tht have been mentioned. Most important consideration, for me, is fit. Alwasy tight-ish and never loose as any small wrinkle or crease will destroy your foot.
Opposite to what I think about boot size, always a bit loose to avoid any compression in your feet when they swell due to the heating during excercise,
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There are a lot of good sock brands, you probably can't go wrong with a quality pair. Liners though....I've hunted, hiked and backpacked with and without them. I can take or leave them in warm weather, but in cold weather, they're invaluable because if your feet sweat at all, they will get cold. The liners wick away the moisture and prevent that and my feet stay warmer.
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I don't always use liners, but when I do, I use Injinji Toe Socks. I like the wool version. And then Darn Tough wool socks. Tried these out today, took a while for the liners to come in, but did a good hike in them today. Was very skeptical at first, but so far I'm sold. Darn tough socks are awesome as well!
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I think I have about 20 pairs of Darn Tough socks and no others. I've accumulated these over the last 10-ish years. Short ones for running. Tall, thick ones for winter. Thin ones, medium hight ones, the list goes on. Over the ten year period I've sent back three different pairs. Basically socks that developed holes prematurely (in my opinion). In all three case, a new pair were sent out in return, no questions asked. I've chucked out a couple of pairs that were so thread bare you could see through them- no way would I send a pair like that back . Multiple years of service is more than can I ask out of a pair of socks. Never wear a liner, just the appropriate weight/height sock. Darn Tough makes great socks. I wear my DT's 6 days a week in my conditioning regimen. A 100 miles a month, every month. The last pair I sent in for replacement was more than 1,400 miles ago... Wish I could say that about the soles of my boots.....
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Not a scientific or comprehensive test, but 4 years ago I tested most of the top brands of socks and liners. For me, it was hands down, Darn Tough Socks with no liners.
4 years later, I have yet to send a pair back due to wear and tear.
I am involved in a project in Andes Mountains where my boots and socks have to perform.
I use the COOLMAX® BOOT SOCK FULL CUSHION. I have had zero issues with these socks.
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