Good hunting socks/sock combo

[Bricedelapp]

Going out west for the first time on a mule deer hunt in the Montana badlands mid November of next year. I’ll be bringing a pair of 400 and 800 gram hiking boots as from what I’ve gathered typical weather in that location and time of year can range from 10-50 degrees. I’ve read online that some people use liner socks and some just stick with a pair of merino socks. My feet run hot while moving so I was looking into the Darn Tough mid weight socks paired with the 2 boots I have. Open to any suggestions from personal experience as there’s lots out there.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Quality midweight merino works great for me.

 

[rookieforever33]

Ive grown fond of liner socks no matter what temp. I feel like my feet get less hot spots since it minimizes friction. Thin liners on warm days, thick liners in the cold. If your moving a lot you may be better off with an uninslated boot. I wear uninsulated for most of the year and just adjust socks.

 

[Samson7x]

I use darn tough lightweight. The thicker socks cause too much movement leading to hot spots for me.

 

[dribeerfeht]

I don't wear insulated boots, my feet sweat too much. If Im going to be stationary for long periods of time, and I have room in the pack, I'll take my arctic shield boot blankets when it is really cold. For the past couple years I've been using a combk of Kennetreck liners with Darn Tough midweight boot socks. No problems, no hot spots.

 

[Primal-Understanding]

Ive switched to Injini toe sock liners and a mid weight darn tough. Excellent moisture wicking, heat retention, and eliminates friction


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[JollyRoger]

Yak wool and a good liner for me. Camel wool is also working great so far

 

[neil.hansford]

If you're feet run hot, ditch the 800 grams, and maybe even the 400 grams. I've never worn over 400 grams deer hunting MT, and don't wear them often. I usually wear a midweight merino sock. Liner sock sometimes.

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[tracker12]

I recently used the Darn Tuff Heavy weight thigh high Hunting socks. I wore a light liner sock under them and they were great. I sat for several hours each day in temps in the low 20’s. Picked up a second pair when I got home.

Over-the-Calf Heavyweight Hunting Sock

The Over-the-Calf hunting sock is our heaviest hunting sock. The padded Merino Wool construction add cushion and warmth for those long cold days.

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[Alpine4x4]

What liner is everyone using? I run 0g boots as my feet run hot like the OPs. I feel a midweight darn tough with cushion is almost right, but a liner to wick may put it over the top.