Alpaca socks experience?

Michael54

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I have a couple pair of altera alpaca socks that i absolutely love for cold weather. They seem to wick moisture significantly better from my extremely sweaty feet than the merino wool socks i have. The downside is they are alot thicker than my darn tough and smartwool socks. Does anyone have any experience with any thinner alpaca socks? If so what brand?
 
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Subscribed very interested.
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Great post. Socks for the cold never have seemed to be done right like everything else has improved.


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I had a pair used them 1 time washed and dried them now they are to small to fit my kids 🙃
 

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I have a couple pairs. They are super comfortable but wear through quickly. No where near as durable or long lasting as Merino in my experience.
 
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I have a pair. They are thick, and slick (slippery). Don't stay up nearly as well as merino. I'd say great for Christmas morning or Sunday football. I stick with tough as nails Darn Tough merino for the woods.
 
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I have a pair. They are thick, and slick (slippery). Don't stay up nearly as well as merino. I'd say great for Christmas morning or Sunday football. I stick with tough as nails Darn Tough merino for the woods.
I think i have medium weight ones. They are fine in my boots but i can skate on my hardwood floors lol. They just seem to wick better than my merinos
 
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I found them a little bit slippy, but overall it's a cosy comfy wear, but mainly for around the house. I usually wear thicker socks for my boots, for loafers and sneakers cotton socks are the best option.
My alpaca socks are definitely thicker than my darn toughs or smart wools
 

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I have a pair of alpaca socks made locally by the cooperative that raises them. Very warm socks - Good for cold weather hunting.
 
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