Let's Talk About Socks

[Sunspot]

I am shocked by the amount of folks that overlook a great pair of socks. I hear about so many wearing Smartwool socks but have yet to try a pair worth a youknowwhat. I have been a big fan of Bridgedale Trekkers or Kenetrek but found a sock that I think is a little better made by Darn Tough. They don't pill as easily, have nice support where needed, very comfy, have nice options with cushioning and have a kick butt guarantee:
http://www.darntough.com/lifetime-guarantee.html

I never wear liner socks because I find the don't stay in places well and bunch, have seams in the toes I don't like or too tight on the toes to let them move as needed. I just never found the payoff I guess when wearing good boots that fit well, a good insole and good socks.

What say you?

 

[Rick Leathley]

Been wearing Darn tough socks for the last 2 years best socks ever! Only blister I have got in my Aslolo's came from a sock bunching at my toes.
I was totally excited when I got some new pairs this Christmas. Kinda Ironic getting excited about socks for Christmas lol...

 

[Aron Snyder]

I'm with Rick!

Have tried them all and Darn Tough are the best (for me anyway).

 

[tstowater]

I have wore Smartwools for years. I tried Darn Tough's last year based on discussions on this site. I expect to be wearing the Darn Tough's on my hunting trips for now, or at least until the GIF casts her magic wand. I haven't tried them all like Aron, but I am very comfortable with the DT's.

 

[NEhunter]

I haven't tried too many different brands but I am wearing Darn tough right now and really like them and won't be changing anything soon.

 

[Rizzy]

Kirkland wool socks from Costco for me

 

[Gman]

Darn Tough here!

 

[2ski]

I have wore Smartwools for years. I tried Darn Tough's last year based on discussions on this site. I expect to be wearing the Darn Tough's on my hunting trips for now, or at least until the GIF casts her magic wand. I haven't tried them all like Aron, but I am very comfortable with the DT's.

Same here. Thought I was set on socks, but after discussions here last year, bought a pair and won't go without them again. Funny, when I bought mine I looked online and didn't see to many places selling them here in MT, now when you look, there's a ton. Words getting around fast.

 

[todd kelly]

Where is the best place to buy them? Do they ever go on sale?

 

[tim tarras]

Which ones are you guys wearing? Hunting or hiking styles.

 

[Sunspot]

Where is the best place to buy them? Do they ever go on sale?

Sock Addict has them for 15% off right now.

 

[bigeasygator]

I used Darn Tough's last year based on advice from folks here on this forum. I have no complaints with them. Prior to them, I was using Kennetrek socks in various weights. Those are quality socks as well. How many folks run liners with their socks? Since going to a of liner and a "heavier" weight sock I've never had any issues with blisters. I use the liner socks from Kennetrek. How about you guys?

 

[CaseyU]

No sock liner for Me as well. And i have to take good care of my feet for work. I have been running fits socks for about a year and half
no more smart.... And wigwhatevers for me

 

[cmeier117]

Darn tough. Ditched the liners since I switched.

 

[HellsCanyon]

I've been using Lorpen Merino socks for the past few years and have been happy. This winter I was sent a pair of the new First Lite compression socks and these things are amazing. Granted I got them for free but they are the best I've tried. Might favorite part about them is how they have what I would call "footmapping" construction. In the area on the top of your foot they have almost a perforated merino that really keeps your feet from overheating and they dry out quicker than anything else too. I've been wearing them a lot more than I should even in hot 80*+ weather and leather boots because they are that comfortable. Definitely going to be getting more of them.

Mike

 

[Tiger Rag]

PhD For Me. Far Preferred To Darn Tough. More Comfortable And Less Clammy. More Merino.

 

[tstowater]

Which ones are you guys wearing? Hunting or hiking styles.

I'm wearing the hunting-boot-cushion (1460's). Might want to go somewhere to check out the differences.

 

[fire arrow]

I use various Smartwool socks for different weather conditions. I do use a sock liner though. I have some over the calf liners from Cabelas, and they are awesome. Nerver have to worry about slipping. I will say that after three or four days on a backpack trip those suckers get Extra Crisppy. Good thing they don't weigh to much or take up space.

 

[luke moffat]

Anything merino works great for me. I like my darn toughs a lot but the kirkland brands work just as well (for me) at a fraction the price. Granted my feet seem to be pretty tolerant and not nearly as susceptible to blisters as many it seems so YMMV

 

[OR Archer]

FITS brand socks are another great choice.