Socks

[Matt Cashell]

Smartwool was my choice for years, but recently noticed a big decline in quality; shrinkage and durability.

Two years ago I started wearing Darn Tough and I will never buy any other brand. The comfort level, breathability and durability are second to none. Plus, they have a lifetime warranty for those who feel that socks should last more than 3 years.

Darn Tough sounds good. I think I will give them a whirl. I noticed a dip in Smartwool quality as well a couple years ago, but my last couple pairs have been like they were in the good ol' days.

 

[luke moffat]

Darn tough as of late but really any merino wool sock works for me.

 

[Lawnboi]

iv bought all smartwools, ill try darn tough next. I am good at the moment on socks though.

I wont pay full price for smartwool though, i have gotten all sets for 10 bucks or less on sale.

 

[Kainoa D]

Does everyone in here also use a liner with their socks? Or are you just running with your single pair of socks?

 

[Matt Cashell]

No liner here.

 

[luke moffat]

I just run a single pair of socks and never even tried sock liners a I have never had an issue. Often i wear the same pair for a week or better, no need to change them out just cause.

 

[Lawnboi]

Does everyone in here also use a liner with their socks? Or are you just running with your single pair of socks?

I have some merino liners, i rarely wear them as a liner, but they work awsome for hot weather. Ill wear a liner sometimes if its really cold.

If you get liners merino wool is the way to go, didnt care too much for the poly liners

 

[mattstanton]

smartwool and darntough for me!

 

[littlebrotherC]

Lorepin Merino Wool.

 

[couesbitten]

X3 on the Costco socks, very comfortable, wear tough, and great price. I'll bet that between my son and I (we wear the same size now!) we have 15 pair of these.

 

[OreTK]

Another vote for the Merino Wool Costco socks! 4 pair for $11 or $12 and they wear like iron! I wear them everyday, even in the house.

I use some silk sock liners, both during warm and cold weather hiking. Had them for years and think I bought them at REI?

 

[gil_wy]

Smartwool PhDs for me...

 

[phil]

Any merino wool. phil

 

[bearguide]

i will try the costco socks / i am using smart wool and cabelas outfitter series socks / i like them both, but for wet conditions i have noticed that the cabelas dry out faster than the smart wool

 

[Evan Williams]

I just got in the new First Lite wool socks!!! 75% Wool 23% Nylon 2% Spandex. Can't wait to give them a go!!!

 

[Evan Williams]

Hey guys and gals!!

Just packing my gear up getting ready to head to Kansas for some early spring Thunder Chickens!!! Just tried on my First Lite socks and I must say...I have never had a wool sock that fit me so well. Typically I am between sizes and therefore I am either SUPER tight or I am swimming in my socks which as you all know is NOT a good situation.

I usually wear a size 8.5 and with the sizing of the First Lite socks I went with S/M which tops out at 8 and I couldn't be happier with them. I found a new sock to take into the back country with me!!!

Thanks Kenton and the whole crew at First Lite.

 

[Pueblo]

So I'll throw in another option into this Sheep love fest....Bamboo. I have four sets of Ecosox brand bamboo hikers. I have not used them in stream crossings or overtly wet near freezing conditions, but I have used them for tough August hunts in Nevada for Mulies. They feel like cotton, but keep their shape and comfort for days at a time. Where a cotton or synthetic would loose form or cause blisters, these just don't. Using them with my Salomon Quest boots I put on 12 miles off trail in the steeps one day and never got a hot spot. I'll be using them again this summer.

 

[Salmo-Priest]

Darntough and lorpen, both seem to be very similar and great!

Ditto! Lorpen Liners are the toughest ever!