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 during a late UT deer hunt. 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.

darntough.com

 

[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.

 

[mtnbound]

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.

I have used Darn Tough for years but have started using Yak wool blends or 100 percent Yak wool, and they are amazing. My feet sweat very easily, and they stay far more regulated wearing the Yak wool than anything else.

 

[Wolfshead]

I use the Kenetrek liner sock with the darn tough heavyweight hunting sock and I’m very happy with the combo.
Since I’ve been using the liner socks I’ve never had any problems with hot spots.

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.

darntough.com

Ultimate Liner Lightweight Over-the-Calf Sock

This truly versatile base layer liner treats high-grade polypropylene with Alphasan® technology (natural, silver based antimicrobial treatment) to give you an odor free, blister resistant sock liner, minus the weight and bulk. They wick, breathe, reduce friction... and the synthetic yarn will...

kenetrek.com

 

[neil.hansford]

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.

I use the Injinji toe socks as a liner. They make a merino one that is good.

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[Primal-Understanding]

Injini Liner Toe Socks - Amazon

These are the liners I use. Love them and they are $12 bucks.
Everyone has different feet but after years and years of changing my sock system - I think I finally figured it out.

These toe socks eliminate friction on my heels and toes when I am carrying a heavy load or going up and down a lot of hills. Ive never gotten a blister while using these liners.
They also keep your feet warm and dry. The elimination of airpockets by my toes really helped to keep my feet warmer overall and their ability to wick moisture ( I have sweaty feet) away from my foot has really helped me maintain warmth too.
I personally pair these with a midweight DarnTough sock and that covers me up to the 20s for static hunting. I also have used this combination in 60/70 degree weather. Still worked like a charm.

 

[kswaterfowl]

I must be in the minority because I tried the toe sock liners, and I couldn't stand them. My feet were colder when I wore them, because they made my feet sweat worse. I switched to a regular liner and my feet stayed warmer.