[pct-l] Sock it to me

[Jeffrey Olson]

Pretty thin, tight socks work for me - the cheaper the better.  I 
haven't had a blister in 10 years plus due to socks.  My 14EEEE shoes 
match well with L socks.  They fit tightly...  XL socks  bunch up.  I 
wore those for day hikes and went back to what my long section hikes 
taught me. 


Remember, it's friction - which creates heat, combined with moisture - 
sweat - that creates blisters.  The best blister control on top of 
relatively thin, tight socks, is airing the feet/socks every hour or so. 


I don't think cushioning is something to look for in socks.  That's the 
insole.  It's like a sleeping bag - why have compressed down underneath 
you???  Opinions??? 


I never pay more than $4 for a pair of socks.  Monitor campmor or your 
favorite outdoor gear site. 


Jeffrey Olson
Martin, SD

>> Greetings,
>>
>> I have a variety of socks in my drawer. Thick ones, thin ones. I am
>> searching for the ideal hiker's socks. To me that means:
>> thin: dries more quickly
>> long lasting: conflicts with "thin"
>> preferably white: visually means "cooler" to me
>>
>> I have worn the socks with individual toes. They're great, except I got
>> holes very quickly. I have worn the two layer socks (Wright, I think). They
>> took forever and a day to dry. My favorite sock for local hikes is the
>> Thorlo Hiker. But they are too thick and warm for the PCT.
>>
>> I am testing a pair of Pagatonia long black socks. Very thin. So far no
>> holes.
>>
>> So. After all that, what I am looking for is a pair of thin socks that will
>> last 500 miles or so.
>>
>>
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