Sock recommendations

[dblas]

So, we have a thread on boots: https://www.mdshooters.com/threads/boot-recommendations.281740/
What are people wearing for socks when they go hiking, walking, etc. ?

 

[P-12 Norm]

Cotton in Summer, wool in Winter.

 

[308Scout]

Merino wool gets my vote year round. Darn Tough and Smartwool are great options and made in the USA.

 

[mpollan1]

I'm wearing through my last 5 pairs of the Kirkland Merino socks of yore and will be breaking out the Smartwool socks after that. I like Merino year round for hiking, well really for anything if I'm wearing socks.

 

[Huckleberry]

Double Sock with Polypropylene Liner and Wool or SmartWool Outer

 

[Bullfrog]

Wool always. Light/medium most of the time, thicker if I'm going to be out all day in the cold.

I have about a dozen pair of these. Great for everyday wear, long walks with the dogs (1-2 miles), winter or summer with hiking shoes, and they last a long time.

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/cabelas-medium-weight-wool-boot-socks-for-men-4-pair-pack

Get something thicker for staying out all day in the snow or cold.

 

[BurkeM]

I'm still wearing antique Army issue, over 30 yrs old and still extremely durable. Slightly stretched out.

 

[gforce]

Merino wool blend, different weight dependent on weather. Darn Tough, Smartwool, Icebreaker, farm-to-feet, theres others but I can't remember them off the top of my head.

 

[River02]

Merino wool gets my vote year round. Darn Tough and Smartwool are great options and made in the USA.

I'm wearing through my last 5 pairs of the Kirkland Merino socks of yore and will be breaking out the Smartwool socks after that. I like Merino year round for hiking, well really for anything if I'm wearing socks.

Merino wool blend, different weight dependent on weather. Darn Tough, Smartwool, Icebreaker, farm-to-feet, theres others but I can't remember them off the top of my head.

+1 w/the proponents of Merino wool. Personal experience w/Darn Tough and SmartWool for both hiking and running. Worth every penny ever spent--

 

[John from MD]

So, we have a thread on boots: https://www.mdshooters.com/threads/boot-recommendations.281740/
What are people wearing for socks when they go hiking, walking, etc. ?

Fox River. Some of the best hiking socks I own.

 

[John from MD]

Merino wool gets my vote year round. Darn Tough and Smartwool are great options and made in the USA.

Darn tough is another of my favorites.

 

[dontpanic]

Wool always. Light/medium most of the time, thicker if I'm going to be out all day in the cold.

I have about a dozen pair of these. Great for everyday wear, long walks with the dogs (1-2 miles), winter or summer with hiking shoes, and they last a long time.

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/cabelas-medium-weight-wool-boot-socks-for-men-4-pair-pack

Get something thicker for staying out all day in the snow or cold.

I just looked down at my feet and I'm wearing these right now. I work on my feet all day and quality socks prevent a lot of pain.

 

[willtill]

These. All I wear now. Cheap in cost, easily replaced.

I wear them with my motorcycle boots, my W/P Brahma airfield boots in winter, my running shoes, my loafers, and I’ve even been known to wear them with my Croc’s.

Good fitting footwear is key. Not the socks so much IMHO.

I do have quite an arsenal of wool and other types of socks. On hand, but no longer worn.

 

[Blaster229]

Double Sock with Polypropylene Liner and Wool or SmartWool Outer

Wright brand socks.

Anti Blister Running Socks and Blister Free Hiking Socks | Wrightsock

Wrightsock Double Layer socks protect you from blisters. Our running socks, hiking socks, and travel socks offer the best anti-blister sock protection.

www.wrightsock.com

Wool socks are great in the Summer too. The help insulate your feet from the sun and heat beating down on the top of them.

 

[Bob A]

Smartwool for me. Also have several pairs of REI wool socks I got on sale a while ago. Cotton in summer, and when the rest is in the wash.

 

[outrider58]

I have warn wool and Merino wool socks, year round, for years. No cotton for this kid. I have been a huge fan of Smartwool in that regard. Lately though, I've been ordering my Smartwool from Amazonians and after two or three washings, I can't get them on my feet. Please tell me I've been buying knock-offs from Amazon and the Smartwool I've grown to love remains a good sock.

 

[Norton]

Merino wool gets my vote year round. Darn Tough and Smartwool are great options and made in the USA.

Darn Tough lost me when they started wearing their politics more than their socks.

Fox River. Some of the best hiking socks I own.

I buy Fox River at the Exchange and they are awesome.

 

[Norton]

I've been buying the 3/4 crew smart wool from LL Bean because I can get them in my size and they aren't overt assholes like Darn Tough.

 

[wpage]

Whatever the wife puts in the sock drawer.

 

[Joseph]

These. All I wear now. Cheap in cost, easily replaced.

I wear them with my motorcycle boots, my W/P Brahma airfield boots in winter, my running shoes, my loafers, and I’ve even been known to wear them with my Croc’s.

Good fitting footwear is key. Not the socks so much IMHO.

I do have quite an arsenal of wool and other types of socks. On hand, but no longer worn.

This has been my approach as well including the crocs.
My issue with socks is I wear out the heel.