Smart Wool Socks » Hiking Socks http://www.smartwoolsocks.org Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:28:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 http://www.smartwoolsocks.org http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/wp-content/mbp-favicon/Sheep-32x32.png Smart Wool Socks Good pair of Thermal Socks for a good price? http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/good-pair-of-thermal-socks-for-a-good-price http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/good-pair-of-thermal-socks-for-a-good-price#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:38:09 +0000 admin http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/good-pair-of-thermal-socks-for-a-good-price Something warm for about 10-20 degree weather, I'll be doing alot of walking, not hiking, but some standing around too. Suggestions?

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 Mail this post ]]> http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/good-pair-of-thermal-socks-for-a-good-price/feed 0 What kind of socks should I wear for a 6 mile hike? http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/what-kind-of-socks-should-i-wear-for-a-6-mile-hike http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/what-kind-of-socks-should-i-wear-for-a-6-mile-hike#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:29:13 +0000 admin http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/what-kind-of-socks-should-i-wear-for-a-6-mile-hike
A six mile hike is really no big deal, but you are prone to getting blisters in your feet, here's a recomendation from a Marine medic; wear thin silk socks, then thicker cotton socks directly over them. This will keep the soles of your feet from sliding around creating friction which is a cause for blisters. This is not a fool proof method, but it kept my feet blister-free during 12-30 mile hikes.

 Mail this post ]]> http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/what-kind-of-socks-should-i-wear-for-a-6-mile-hike/feed 0 Are "trail sneakers" ok for beginner level hiking? http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/are-trail-sneakers-ok-for-beginner-level-hiking http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/are-trail-sneakers-ok-for-beginner-level-hiking#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:37:11 +0000 admin http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/are-trail-sneakers-ok-for-beginner-level-hiking I have a pair of trail running shoes, are they ok to use for hiking or should I get real hiking boots? Any information would be helpful. I do plan to wear proper socks (polypropoline under wool) regaurdless of the shoe.

Donna, as a general statement, I would humbly say "No".

It is my opinion that strenuous hiking (is there any other way) puts a lot of strain on the ligaments and that without the ankle support of boots, a beginner who is developing strength runs the risk of sprain/strain.

When buying that first pair of boots, it would be well worth it to get them properly fitted at REI or EMS (no financial interest) by someone who knows what they are doing, you should ask the salesperson how long they have been doing it, and some of these stores send their boot people to classes and all that kind of stuff. Plan on spending lots of time at the store walking around in them--you cannot rush this process.

Hope this helps.

 Mail this post ]]> http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/are-trail-sneakers-ok-for-beginner-level-hiking/feed 0 Good hiking or running sandals for women? http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/good-hiking-or-running-sandals-for-women http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/good-hiking-or-running-sandals-for-women#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:36:02 +0000 admin http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/good-hiking-or-running-sandals-for-women Could someone please recommend a hiking or running sandal that would be appropriate for a 60 mile charity walk? I need a sandal since I can't tolerate pressure on my toenails - a major problem for me on last years walk. Appearance is not important, only comfort. I was considering Teva, which has a sandal called Cynder. Any others? I need a nice cushiony heel, arch support, and I would be wearing socks with these sandals.

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 Mail this post ]]> http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/good-hiking-or-running-sandals-for-women/feed 0 Good hiking or running sandals for women? http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/good-hiking-or-running-sandals-for-women http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/good-hiking-or-running-sandals-for-women#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:36:02 +0000 admin http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/good-hiking-or-running-sandals-for-women Could someone please recommend a hiking or running sandal that would be appropriate for a 60 mile charity walk? I need a sandal since I can't tolerate pressure on my toenails - a major problem for me on last years walk. Appearance is not important, only comfort. I was considering Teva, which has a sandal called Cynder. Any others? I need a nice cushiony heel, arch support, and I would be wearing socks with these sandals.

Birkenstock

http://www.originalcomfortsandals.com

 Mail this post ]]> http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/good-hiking-or-running-sandals-for-women/feed 0 Is there a hiking/biking shoe or boot someone can recommend that those pesty fox-tails won’t stick to? http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/is-there-a-hikingbiking-shoe-or-boot-someone-can-recommend-that-those-pesty-fox-tails-wont-stick-to http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/is-there-a-hikingbiking-shoe-or-boot-someone-can-recommend-that-those-pesty-fox-tails-wont-stick-to#comments Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:51:09 +0000 admin http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/is-there-a-hikingbiking-shoe-or-boot-someone-can-recommend-that-those-pesty-fox-tails-wont-stick-to My husband and I have taken up Mt. biking. Much of the trail we had to walk. When finished I had those prickly things in my socks and shoes.Any suggestions on proper footwear ?

for the sock protection(and style) - try some dirty girl gaiters -
we have been wearing them on our hikes and they do wonders to keep dirt and rocks out of the shoes -
www.dirtygirlgaiters.com

 Mail this post ]]> http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/is-there-a-hikingbiking-shoe-or-boot-someone-can-recommend-that-those-pesty-fox-tails-wont-stick-to/feed 0 what is the best cool weather sock for hiking? http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/what-is-the-best-cool-weather-sock-for-hiking http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/what-is-the-best-cool-weather-sock-for-hiking#comments Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:55:14 +0000 admin http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/what-is-the-best-cool-weather-sock-for-hiking
I use FoxRiver:

http://www.foxsox.com/Catalog/search.aspx?type=sockfinder&height=&weight=&padding=&content=&temperature=Y0001&activity=&feature=&size=&audience=&stylenumber=

and Smartwool

https://www.smartwool.com/default.cfm?ovchn=GGL&ovcpn=Branded&ovtac=PPC&gclid=CNX9v4nZ1Z4CFSn6agod0yhYqw#/Womens/Socks/PerformanceSocks/SnowSports/

 Mail this post ]]> http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/what-is-the-best-cool-weather-sock-for-hiking/feed 0 Preventing frostbite on feet and hands when hiking in below freezing? http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/preventing-frostbite-on-feet-and-hands-when-hiking-in-below-freezing http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/preventing-frostbite-on-feet-and-hands-when-hiking-in-below-freezing#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 06:56:02 +0000 admin http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/preventing-frostbite-on-feet-and-hands-when-hiking-in-below-freezing What are the best poceedures in protecting your hands and feet from frostbite when hiking in one or more of these 3 conditions.

1) Higher elevation ie. above 5000 feet.
2) In snowy enviroments where there is potential to get wet.
3) When your socks/gloves are wet.

go to ehow.com/how_6319_prevent_frostbite.htm

 Mail this post ]]> http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/preventing-frostbite-on-feet-and-hands-when-hiking-in-below-freezing/feed 0 how do you make hiking boots look good? http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/how-do-you-make-hiking-boots-look-good http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/how-do-you-make-hiking-boots-look-good#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 19:36:55 +0000 admin http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/how-do-you-make-hiking-boots-look-good i have these tannish hiking boots & i'm going to camp tomorrow, but i don't want to look like a dork (since i usually do) so what's a good way to wear my hiking boots to make them look "cool"? just things with accessories (i.e. anklets or ways of wearing socks or something), not anything to do ON the boots.

thank you!

change the shoelaces to pink

 Mail this post ]]> http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/how-do-you-make-hiking-boots-look-good/feed 0 Do you think that baseball players should wear their pants hiked up to the knee showing all of their socks? http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/do-you-think-that-baseball-players-should-wear-their-pants-hiked-up-to-the-knee-showing-all-of-their-socks http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/do-you-think-that-baseball-players-should-wear-their-pants-hiked-up-to-the-knee-showing-all-of-their-socks#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 20:21:00 +0000 admin http://www.smartwoolsocks.org/do-you-think-that-baseball-players-should-wear-their-pants-hiked-up-to-the-knee-showing-all-of-their-socks It seems today most players pull their pants down to their shoes.

yes, it brings back the respect of past traditions, it would be an honor to wear my uniform the same way alot of the late great ball players once did!

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