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What are the best socks for hiking?
Monday, March 15th, 2010 at
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How long are you hiking? How far? What will the temp be? These are very important to the answer.
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Smartwools makes a great line of hiking socks of different thicknesses. The names are pretty descriptive of the function. They are also super-comfortable so I wear the casual/walker socks for work as well.
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The best socks for hiking, especially when hiking long distances, are the combination of two different types of socks. Start with a thin, comfortable type of sock that wicks sweat away.Then put a thick, wool sock over it. This combo keeps blisters from forming and keeps your feet dry.
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eyzon47′s answer is right on target – a thin, moisture-wicking first layer (polypropylene or some other synthetic like CoolMax, etc.) followed by thick wool second layer for cushioning. If you are prone to blisters, try applying something like Coach’s tape or moleskin or one of the other fancy things like second-skin to the trouble spots before hitting the trail. You have to keep this in mind when buying your hiking shoes – try them on with thick socks to make sure you have enough space.
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miles of trails
Just to be Devil’s advocate, I’ve heard that you should never wear two layers of socks because it makes blisters more likly. However, I do agree in using SmartWool’s socks, they are fantastic. I use SmartWools for skiing, and not only are they really warm, they also keep the moisture off your feet and are comfortable. But whatever you do, avoid cotton if at all possible, because once it gets wet it stays wet.
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