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Hiking Socks
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JmacTN
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Nashville, TN
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Posted: 03/29/08 6:14pm |
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Can anyone recommend a good pair of hiking socks?
Thanks.
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endercore
Joined: 02/18/07
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Lexington, KY
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Posted: 03/29/08 6:58pm |
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anything wool!
smart-wool is the first brand that comes to mind.
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back_country_chef
Joined: 01/20/08
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Oskaloosa, IA
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Posted: 03/30/08 1:49am |
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I have to second the opinion that wool is the best bet. I am partial to several pair of Wigwam 30 below socks that I have currently. Very comfy.
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wkumtrider
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Posted: 03/30/08 8:47am |
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Wool is good for spring/summer too?
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endercore
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Posted: 03/30/08 9:50am |
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absolutely!
most companies make thinner, shorter socks. Wool is also great for biking.
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Wade
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Bowling Green, KY
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Posted: 03/30/08 11:10am |
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Yeah I prefer a wool blend. Smartwool makes some great ankle high socks. I've always been a huge fan of them. I am currently gear testing some Wigwam wool blend socks. Polyester/Wool combo. They are great too!
I'll have a review up on the blog soon for those. We'll also be giving away some Wigwam hiking socks soon. I had never tried them out, but I'm very impressed.
I'm a lover, not a racer... --Wade
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wkumtrider
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Posted: 03/30/08 8:22pm |
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I picked up a couple of pairs of the Wigwam socks today. I'll let you know how they work out.
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NCMountainCowgirl
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Old Fort, NC
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Posted: 05/18/08 7:26pm |
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How'd you like your socks? I have fallen so in love with the smart-wool type socks. (I like the LL Bean rip offs) that they are all I wear all day every day.
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wkumtrider
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Posted: 05/19/08 11:27am |
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I wore them hiking in Moab, and they were awesome. They were kind of thick and absorbed a lot of shock. With the socks combined with my trail shoes, my feet did not ache after being on them for 9 hours. They are probably too thick for biking, but perfect for hiking/running/walking.
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