[pct-l] Injinji socks
tsparks56 at aol.com
tsparks56 at aol.com
Wed Feb 12 16:32:29 CST 2014
Hi Jake,
What has worked for me is to wear a light weight, light colored, short length sock when hiking in warm weather and start switching to a heavier, longer length darker/black sock in the areas I know will be cooler. Finally, when hiking in snow, I switch again to a dark, wool, calf length heavy sock.
As a former marathon runner, I know first hand, even the color of your sock makes a difference and worth the price to get it right. Black socks in the desert is not a good first choice to wear, when it's hot for an example.
I am also finding that about the 250 mile mark is when I usually throw my old socks in the rag pile, to be replaced with a new pair. I could get more miles out of them but, I find, I begin to have more foot problems I don't need, because they are wearing thin.
Terry
-----Original Message-----
From: Jake Handy <jakers329 at yahoo.com>
To: pct-l <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Wed, Feb 12, 2014 9:46 am
Subject: [pct-l] Injinji socks
Hello all! Due to the high number of people that recommended Injinji toe socks
on here I gave them a go, and I must say they were awesome! I'm going to switch
to them for sure! Two questions tho, I tried the short ones that just cover my
foot and don't go too far up the ankle. Should I stick with those or buy the
ones that go up the calf? Secondly, how many miles can I expect out of a pair?
Til now I was using plain cheap men's polyester dress socks but was chewing thru
those in 20-30 miles!! I hope the Injinji are more durable!
Thanks!
Jake
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