[pct-l] socks

[Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com]

On Jan 20, 2009, at 1:14 PM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
> What are everyone's thoughts about socks?

I brought 3 pairs, all different. A thick pair, a thin pair and  
Injinji toe socks or wool Icebreakers.

Having different socks allowed me to try all kinds of different  
combinations depending on blisters, trail wetness/stream crossings,  
temperature, mood, dirtiness, whatever. At times I would wear all  
three or just one pair. Eventually my feet were tough and it didn't  
really matter what I wore.

Here's a trick I resorted to for cushioning: I bought a pair of 2oz  
foam insoles (called the 2oz miracles) and stashed them in my pack.  
Whenever there was a road walk, I'd slip those in my shoes.  
Eventually I wore them on the trail, too. They are so cheap and do  
not last terribly long, but I swear they are the softest, most  
comfortable things ever made.