Warm Socks Anyone??

[michaeljkrell]

Are all wool socks made alike? Is there a brand out there that anyone would like to recommend?

 

[doink]

http://www.thermohair.com/

Really soft, warm in the winter, cool in the summer.

They are relatively expensive though ($26 a pair)

They do wear well, I have pairs that are 5 years old and worn frequently.

 

[atroopan]

Smartwool is pretty highly rated stuff. I use it for the most part in wintertime and it rocks.

www.smartwool.com

troop

 

[brimley]

What I like about Smartwool socks is that they're near indestructible. I use them with cleats for frisbee and throw them in the wash and they hardly show any wear. A lot of the other merino I get off of STP clearance is fuzzy and stretched after a couple of wears.

Merino is definitely the way to go though.

 

[gamelan]

+1 on Smartwool.

and surprisingly for a pair of socks primarily designed for athletic use, my Thorlos are also quite warm.

-Jeff

 

[michaeljkrell]

Those thermorhair socks are very tempting, but a little bit too much. I think I will go with some smartwool socks. Thanks guys!

I just have to pick out a pair or two which may take a while

 

[Dick Danger]

Darn Tough, damn good socks.

 

[atroopan]

Originally Posted by nyf

Merino is definitely the way to go though.

Yeah for sure - once you go merino - you don't go back !

And on the same topic - its great for t-shirts and mid-layers too.

Fairly obscure New Zealand company called Icebreaker is what I like the most.

www.icebreaker.com

Its expensive in stores here in Toronto, but usually I order online from Backcountry or Travelcountry when they have their semi-annual sales.

great stuff - won't go back to cotton t-shirts again.

troop

 

[Edward Appleby]

When function > style, Smartwool's hard to beat. Not that they're hideously gauche, they're just not the best looking socks in the world.

 

[Dick Danger]

-75 with 50mph winds no one gives a **** what your socks look like

 

[knucks]

another vote for SmartWool

 

[DNW]

+1 for Smatwool. I picked up a few pairs from STP a while back and they've held up well.

 

[doink]

Originally Posted by atroopan

Yeah for sure - once you go merino - you don't go back !

And on the same topic - its great for t-shirts and mid-layers too.

Fairly obscure New Zealand company called Icebreaker is what I like the most.

www.icebreaker.com

Its expensive in stores here in Toronto, but usually I order online from Backcountry or Travelcountry when they have their semi-annual sales.

troop

Off topic

You may want to try MEC, they have a selection of merino tshirts and long sleeve shirts. Based on construction and country of origin, I'd wager some are made at the same factory as icebreaker

 

[michaeljkrell]

Sorry, but what is stp?

 

[j]

Sierra Trading Post, check the support page (and use the link

).

I personally wear military surplus boot socks and prefer them over smartwool for function. They are super cheap through sportsmansguide.com and they are a blend of nylon, wool and cotton that keeps my feet warm and dry where all-wool socks tend to make them sweat. I get them in packs of 12 pairs or something and they last forever. I ride in these things in 20 degree weather, where the wind chill is something like 0 degrees or less and my feet are toasty.