Best Socks for Sweaty Feet

[PAHunter10]

Looking for some input on what socks you have used to help combat sweaty feet. Keep hearing/seeing ads about Hollow Socks, might be in the market for those if they live up to the advertising.

For longer sits, what have kept your feet warm and dry?

For more active hunts, what has been your go-to for maintaining moisture?

For some reason, cold or hot, my feet always sweat which inevitably leads to either cold or uncomfortable situations.

Appreciate the input!

 

[BBob]

Poly pro liner and merino over.

 

[Dexter Grayson]

A fresh pair! I always put on a fresh pair before getting into the stand. And if I’m in the back country I will change socks often.

 

[Mcnasty]

I too have very sweaty and cold feet. Second on the fresh dry pair after the walk in, I sometimes do this with my base layer top as well depending on how strenuous the walk is. One thing that has worked for me is to apply antiperspirant it helps reduce the moisture a lot for me. Finding unscented locally can be difficult I like the spray over the stick.

 

[DooleyVT]

Darn Tough merino light hikers for me.

 

[pirogue]

Sounds like y’all need to address the problem and not the symptom. Have you tried Certain DRI? It’s an OTC roll on antiperspirant.

 

[jdmaxwell]

Spray on deodorant then Darn Tough ultralight socks

 

[ScreamingPotato]

Sounds like y’all need to address the problem and not the symptom. Have you tried Certain DRI? It’s an OTC roll on antiperspirant.

I need to try something like this, feet always sweaty even in subzero temps and uninsulated boots. If my feet are comfortable they sweat. I have some Woolrich socks I got cheap from Camofire or Steep n Cheap and I've found that my feet will stay warm in them even when they're wet. Only when I take my boots off and expose the wet socks will my toes start to get cold.

 

[DosAmigos]

Darn Tough Light Hikers have worked great for me.

 

[LuvDog]

Merino Wool socks. Check the merino content of any style you like. You'll see a lot of socks advertised as merino, but have only 50-60% merino.

The more merino the better for sweating/odor control, but may not be as elastic and may wear out a bit faster.

 

[1moaway]

Another vote for darn tough. I like their midweight ones with cushion, they've performed better than any thing else I've tried. Always helps to have an extra dry pair on you too.

 

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

I wear injiji synthetic liner socks with merino socks over them. Never have an issue with sweaty feet with that setup. I tried just merino first and it’s didn’t help much, I actually thought my feet got more sweaty and cold. (Darn tough)

I’m interested in the alpaca socks as well. I’ve read they aren’t as durable and that you should limit washes. At $30 a pair I’m waiting for some more reviews…

Haven’t tried a spray on anti-perspirant. Might be good to try for non-backpacking trips.

 

[2bridgetiger]

I gave up on it and just went with electric socks! My feet freeze all the time!

 

[Nored]

Under armour synthetic socks work pretty well for me. Merino wool seems to make my feet sweat worse.

 

[PAHunter10]

I too have very sweaty and cold feet. Second on the fresh dry pair after the walk in, I sometimes do this with my base layer top as well depending on how strenuous the walk is. One thing that has worked for me is to apply antiperspirant it helps reduce the moisture a lot for me. Finding unscented locally can be difficult I like the spray over the stick.

Never thought about that before, great idea! Definitely gonna give it a try

 

[dtrkyman]

Wrightsock are nice.

 

[Formidilosus]

Looking for some input on what socks you have used to help combat sweaty feet. Keep hearing/seeing ads about Hollow Socks, might be in the market for those if they live up to the advertising.

For longer sits, what have kept your feet warm and dry?

For more active hunts, what has been your go-to for maintaining moisture?

For some reason, cold or hot, my feet always sweat which inevitably leads to either cold or uncomfortable situations.

Appreciate the input!

Mongolian Camel wool and/or Yak wool socks are significantly better than merino wool. Quality Alpaca is good as well.

 

[Sigfour]

I purchased hollow socks this year and wore them on a few hunts. I ended up buying a few more pair and wear them everywhere. I was a two sock person before- liner sock and reg or merino wool sock over depending on weather. The hollow socks are a bit spendy but I like the alpaca over merino.

 

[Lando]

I know they look unconventional, but don't knock them until you've tried them. Warm and dry in cold weather, but not a good choice for warm weather:

Wiggy’s Lamilite Insulated Socks for Hunting, Backpacking & Climbing

www.wiggys.com

Alpaca socks are very good too.

 

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

Mongolian Camel wool and/or Yak wool socks are significantly better than merino wool. Quality Alpaca is good as well.

Any brands to recommend?