How to Choose Hiking Socks
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The best was to test hiking socks is by hiking. And hiking some more. We took these socks out on the trail for 160 miles of hiking, logging more than 350,000 steps over the.Our globetrotting experts have tested 30 of the best hiking socks for the past 10 years. For our 2020 review, we purchased 10 of market’s top models to compare side-by-side.
Each sock was worn and tested for at least 50-60 miles, with some seeing mileage in.You can’t overvalue a great pair of hiking socks: they keep your feet comfortable and dry while helping to prevent blisters and hotspots. We tested the full array of quarter-height and crew styles in varied conditions from the heat of Utah’s Canyonlands to the snow of Washington’s North Cascades, and below are our picks for the best hiking socks of 2020.Combined with its soft feel and stink-proof capability, wool is a key ingredient in the fabric blends of many hiking socks. Before you become a wool sock purist, keep in mind that polyester can.
The best hiking socks are usually ‘mapped’ or ‘zoned’ in construction. This means there are different weights of fabric for different parts of the foot. The heel and ball of the foot usually has a heavier fabric for cushioning and durability.These are the best hiking socks for women and men, according to reviews, whether you’re hiking in the summer or need a warm, quick-drying option for a rainy winter day. Shop them on Amazon and Zappos.
Hit the trail in comfortable socks that’ll prevent blisters as you enjoy the great outdoors. Here are the 12 best hiking socks for men to gear up in.The Best Hiking Socks. 1. Danish Endurance Merino Wool Hiking Socks.
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The unique material blend of these Danish 2. YUEDGE 5 Pairs Women’s Hiking Socks. 3. PEOPLE SOCKS Men’s Women’s Merino.Best Hiking Socks.
Quick Answer: The 10 Best Rated Hiking Socks For 2020; Best Crew Hiking Socks #1 Darn Tough Hiker Micro Crew Socks #2 SmartWool Men’s Hike Medium Crew #3 Darn Tough Merino Wool Full Cushion Sock #4 Injinji 2.0 Outdoor Crew Nuwwol Socks #5 Columbia Hiking Light-Weight Merino Crew #6 Thorlos Lite Hiking Moderate Padded Crew Socks.Best Hiking Socks for Women of 2020. Katie Hake. Outdoor Clothing, Women’s Hiking.
Updated on May 12, 2020. wet stream crossings, soreness after pounding out mile after mile. We’ve rounded up the best hiking socks for women so that you can keep your toes in top shape on the trail, whether you’ll be spending a few hours or a few days on.Plus, the toes of hiking socks are generally seamless to keep anything from rubbing your feet sore. If you have only ever hiked in regular athletic socks, you will be amazed at how comfortable a ‘proper’ pair of hiking socks are, and how dry your feet can be after a full day on the trail.
The best hiking socks in 2020.The best men’s socks have covered from work to workouts with great support and breathable fabric. Check out our top 14.
Best Hiking Socks. The 38 Best Sneakers of 2020.Best used with really sweaty feet, a thin liner sock is worn underneath a regular hiking sock to protect your feet from any extra friction caused from excess moisture.
The Injinji Liner Crew Toe Socks are made from a polyester, nylon and lycra blend to wick away sweat quickly.CUSHIONING Cushioning affects durability, comfort, and warmth. No Cushioning & Ultralight Cushion Often considered liners, uncushioned or ultralight cushioned socks are best for running or hiking in trail runners when it’s not super cold out. Sometimes people wear liners under a pair of light or medium-cushioned socks to help prevent blisters, though many ultralight hikers wear them alone.
While boots may be the foundation for any great hike, socks are an equally important, but often overlooked gear item. Selecting the best hiking socks will provide an essential element of protection for your feet against excess moisture, preventing blisters, and a layer of cushioning for getting you from the trailhead to the summit (and back).
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from Trail Tested: A Thru-Hiker’s Guide to Ultralight Hiking and Backpacking |
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from To the Field of Stars: A Pilgrim’s Journey to Santiago de Compostela |
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from Ten Types of Innovation: The Discipline of Building Breakthroughs |
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from 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: St. Louis: Including Sullivan, Potosi, and Farmington |
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from Medicine for the Outdoors E-Book: The Essential Guide to Emergency Medical Procedures and First Aid |
25 comments
Although i do agree that Darn Tough are a very good choice inside a hiking boot, no “top 5” is complete or valid without including Wigwam. If this post were not produced so well, i would give it a thumbs down, but without the best hiking sock available (Wigwam) i cant give this post a thumbs up. Thank you for the post.
Keen to see your foot care routine on the trail mate. What are your thoughts on waterproof socks? Thanks for the great vids.
I made a big mistake not getting good socks my feet were shredded by my socks
I wish I knew about wool socks earlier in life. Can’t get enough of my Darn Tough. Great video!
Got a question, would Darn Tough give you a replacement pair if you lose one side? Anyways DT is my brand!
Thanks Pie I use Darn Tough exclusively for both hiking and casual walking.
Very useful video, thank you.
I currently use double-walled hiking socks from CimAlp (french manufacturer). They are ok, zero blister but probably not the optimum comfort.
I’m considering merino wool socks.
The “Injinji” type of socks make me laugh, not in a disrespectful manner, I’ve seen a few video where hikers wear this type of sock and I have one question:
Don’t the “Injinji” type of socks require shoes with a larger toe-box?
Thanks
Foot Care video please! DeFeet makes some great socks, I’m currently using the Wooleator and they are very breathable, made out of merino and dry quickly. They also make a polyester version called the Aireator, which I have yet to try but will likely be my next pair. Another brand I don’t see mentioned as often is Stance, I have a couple pairs of their socks made specifically for the outdoors and I really like them.
The downside of buying these at Ross/TJ Maxx/Marshall’s is that they’re almost always “irregular” and therefore don’t get the lifetime warranty. That said, I haven’t had any issue yet so still a solid deal.
I’m a big fan of the Darn Toughs and own 4 pair. They will also be what I will be wearing as I start out on the PCT end of March. Also been considering picking up some Injinjis as well. Also will take this opportunity to thank you @pieonthetrail for all the info and advice I have been picking up from you over the past couple of years as I worked up the nerve to take on my first thru hike. You can follow along with me here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAXIZ3ITu28HzanbZrvNINg?view_as=subscriber to see if I actually learned anything. LOL
I’d love to see a blister prevention vid.. cheers from Vancouver Island ✌
Ok hi I work as a dog walker, that means between 80 or 90 bloks a day that I walk… SO this is the real McCoy about socks: Fist I wear those socks that are suggested in the video, to absorb the sweat, comfort…etc… And then I put on a pair of football/soccer/rugby nylon LONG socks… and BOOM…!!! That solves lots of problems 1.They make those expensive wool/cotton socks last forever, because they work even if you decide to cross a river with your shoes on, or if it happens that you have to walk under the rain. 2. They prevent blisters because ether wheat or dry they reduce the friction between the shoes and the skin. 3. They can be worn ether folded almost in half that means comfort ( I wear the top end to my mid part of my feet), or fully stretched until your knees and that will help muscle problems while hiking. Cheers
socks are socks, “camping” socks are just names invented by manufactures to make more money.
Is there such a thing as 100% wool socks? All of the “wool” socks I see on the market are all wool-blends with polyester or nylon
I like my darn tough socks and merino wool for sleeping.. by way I saw you got tagged by Darwin on the trail for three luxury items challenge..whAT year are u doing the PCT?.have a good day dude..
Injinji socks #1
Darn Tough #2
For me…and I hike 100’s of miles a month
The lifetime guarantee on Darn Tough socks is no joke. If any DT sock gets a hole or tear, you can exchange it anywhere that sells DT socks for a new pair, for free, for life. Buy once and you have a pair of socks for life, period.
I own those darn tough light micro crew socks and they’ve been more durable than my smartwool ones. The former had less fabric fraying after rotating between the two smartwool and one darn tough pair during a three week field trip.
My Pendleton brand compression hiking socks are 42% nylon/30% merino wool/20% acrylic/8% spandex and they’ve gotten a few fuzz balls on the cushion bottom sole after several wears and only one hand wash. Is that normal with some Merino wool socks or is it a reflection on poor quality. I paid $15 with the 20% discount so they’re not cheap.
How do y’all feel about wearing liner socks? Required or not so much?
This is really great information. I struggled so hard to find a comfortable sock when starting out. Thank you for sharing,
Wool socks…. for anyone who says wool socks sock I wouldn’t believe anything else you say socks, because wool socks don’t sock they very much rock…..
I think a video on foot care pre/post trail is a great idea. Long distance hiking is indeed a full body workout but if the feet have an issue it all shuts down.
I suggest to you, try SMART WOOL! Excellent long lasting durability!
Darn Tough is for sure one of the best hiking socks out there