Looking for advice on who is making the thickest warmest wool sock. Or what you recommend wearing with pac boots or mukluks.
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Originally posted by wbednar View PostLooking for advice on who is making the thickest warmest wool sock. Or what you recommend wearing with pac boots or mukluks.
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BrianLast edited by brianw; 10-11-2020, 11:00 AM.
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I understand the principle behind vapor barrier socks but I'd rather change out my woolies and not bother with them. As for what I wear, I have two pair of LL Bean boot socks that are so old I don't know what they were originally called. They are my "go to" when wearing my mukluks. After them, I have a mix of Smartwool and Darn Tough wool socks that all can do the job. I would also like to second the suggestion made above to be sure you have enough room in whatever boots you wear to be able to freely wiggle your toes. Having your feet constricted in a boot is a sure recipe for cold feet. Some folks think if one pair of socks isn't enough, they'll put on a second pair. Unfortunately, there's only so much room in the boot so too much "filler" will cut off circulation. At best this can lead to cold feet. At the worst, it can lead to potential frostbite issues in deep cold.
That's all for now. Take care, good luck with keeping your feet warm and until next time...be well.
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Since my normal winter footwear is a pair of plastic Telemark ski boots that have moulded Intuition foam liners worn with UL Injinji toe socks in the ski boot version plus a pair of very thin nylon ski socks I use a strong antipersprirant and wash my socks as often as I can. Bivvy boots in the tent or the hut. Intuition liners inside a plastic boot are good to about -25C I am told
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Originally posted by wbednar View Post
I think Smartwool discontinued their Mountaineering sock.
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Originally posted by Bkrgi View PostI love love love these socks in my winter mocs and for sleeping in
https://lureofthenorth.com/product/c...-winter-socks/
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Another great source for various wool socks including the Thermohair
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The LoTN socks that Bkrgi recommended are really really nice. Super soft, warm, fluffy... I love 'em as sleep socks but I wonder about their long-term durability in a boot or muk -- they don't have as much "structure" to them as some others.
But Darn Tough socks are my absolute favorites at the moment. Their Over-the-Calf boot socks (I have the Hunters, extra cushion) are SO so good for boots and mukluks! Just try a pair, and thank me later.
I used to be a die-hard Smartwool sock guy but I think they changed their formulation because I started wearing holes through them faster than ever before... that shouldn't happen to a $25 sock! I tried the Darn Tough socks as a backup option and I have become a raving convert -- I wear their different socks all year long. They're made in USA, and they have a lifetime unconditional guarantee... what's not to like?
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I have been using Smartwool and Darn Tough for my waterproof mucks and my below freezing muckluks. Like Hamingredient says, I think think Smartwool has gotten cheaper on their materials, so I have been getting more Darn Tough socks lately. However, my absolute favorite sock is this Alpaca Winter Subzero Sock. It is so warm I could practically wear it as a muckluk.
Nestled peacefully in McLeod county west of Minneapolis graze Plumeria Ranch's alpacas. We are dedicated to breeding and raising quality “Huacaya” alpacas with a friendly disposition.We pride ourselve..
Made at a little Abbey here in Minnesota. Yes, they are expensive but they are thick and warm and the quality has lasted me 3 years now without any holes or thin spots forming.
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Was big fan of Red Head merino lifetime socks, Basspro stopped lifetime exchange policy and replaced them with https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/redh...-socks-for-men
So I can't recommend any
I have many pairs of different brands heavy wool socks, from smartwool , wigwam and hand made, they all good if they thick and dry, bring with me at least 4 pairs one pair is dedicated sleeping socks
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