[pct-l] SOCKS

[Fred Walters]

In the UK we have socks called "1000 mile socks" (it's a brand and designed
for no blisters and long lasting - you can google them but its a UK
company) - which are thinner socks with a built-in liner sock - basically
the two socks but sewn together so they can in some regards be used as a
single sock.  I tried a pair and had big problems with them.  I found the
inner sock creased under my foot which after a short time became very very
painful.  I'm sure some got on fine with them (or they would never have
sold, etc.) but certainly others did no (e.g. sales assistant I talked to
when getting my last pair of boots).

Thus I always stick to a single option of socks.  Different solutions for
different people so just make sure you have tried things out.

On Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 1:25 AM, Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes <
diane at santabarbarahikes.com> wrote:

> The best socks are thin wool with fun colors and patterns. Two at a
> time makes them thick. One at a time makes them thin. Other socks may
> be better but on the PCT the thicker ones end up impregnated with
> dirt so deep it never comes out. Half the time you end up trying to
> wash them in the shower, not in a washer. I've never hiked anywhere
> so dusty as the PCT.
>
> On Feb 10, 2012, at 10:00 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
>
> > Good morning,
> >
> > SmartWool socks are good ? I?ve used them ? but at list price they
> > cost
> > around $15-$25 per pair.  Instead, for many years now, I?ve hiked
> > in men?s,
> > synthetic, low-cut, dress socks from the discount stores which cost
> > $10-$15
> > for 10 pairs.
> >
> > Steel-Eye
> >
> > -Hiking the Pct since before it was the PCT ? 1965
> >
> > http://www.trailjournals.com/steel-eye
> >
> > http://www.trailjournals.com/SteelEye09/
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 8:52 AM, Dennis Phelan
> > <dennis.phelan at gmail.com>wrote:
> >
> >> I strongly suggest the WrightSock Coolmesh II - it is a very
> >> lightweight
> >> sock that has an inner sock built in that works great for blister
> >> protection.  I love them,
> >>
> >> 2012/2/9 Yoshihiro Murakami <completewalker at gmail.com>
> >>
> >>> Yes Ned
> >>>
> >>> I am just writing the socks section in "Handbook of Hiking "
> >>> chapter 2
> >>> ( footwear ) . Because I have a limited experience, I am searching
> >>> basic findings concerning hiking.  The smartwool socks may be the
> >>> one
> >>> of the best.
>
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