Author Topic: Wicking Socks for Boots (Read 11952 times)

esox_magnum · « **Reply #30 on:** Nov 04, 2013, 07:06 PM »

Patigonias

DEADONDYLAN · « **Reply #31 on:** Nov 04, 2013, 07:09 PM »

Smart wool are nice

Raquettedacker · « **Reply #32 on:** Nov 04, 2013, 07:14 PM »

Only one way to go..
http://www.basspro.com/RedHead-Lifetime-Guarantee-AllPurpose-Socks-for-Men/product/34713/

rks-icer · « **Reply #33 on:** Nov 04, 2013, 07:49 PM »

Wool blend with Cabela's polypropylene liner socks. I have found the liner socks to be the biggest difference yet. Your feet stay dry and you don't get that clammy feeling. Since I started using them my feet never get cold.

krcat40 · « **Reply #34 on:** Nov 04, 2013, 07:53 PM »

Quote from: rks-icer on Nov 04, 2013, 07:49 PM

Wool blend with Cabela's polypropylene liner socks. I have found the liner socks to be the biggest difference yet. Your feet stay dry and you don't get that clammy feeling. Since I started using them my feet never get cold.

x2

icejunky · « **Reply #35 on:** Nov 04, 2013, 07:57 PM »

I wear under amour socks they are all I need in my cabelas trans Alaskan boots

Stutz · « **Reply #36 on:** Nov 04, 2013, 08:07 PM »

Quote from: icejunky on Nov 04, 2013, 07:57 PM

I wear under amour socks they are all I need in my cabelas trans Alaskan boots

Hey icejunky how do you like those trans Alaskan boots? I am very close on pulling the trigger and getting a pair.

bart · « **Reply #37 on:** Nov 04, 2013, 08:12 PM »

BPS Red Head Lifetime Guarantee All-purpose wool socks. If they wear out, they get replaced. Great socks!

J_Edwards · « **Reply #38 on:** Nov 04, 2013, 09:04 PM »

Smartwool Trekkers

Drifter_016 · « **Reply #39 on:** Nov 04, 2013, 09:49 PM »

Simms Poly liner socks: http://www.simmsfishing.com/shop/socks-gloves/liner-sock.html

With Simms Extream wading socks: http://www.simmsfishing.com/shop/socks-gloves/exstream-wading-sock.html

Keeps me toasty warm for hours @ -30.

Rare fish · « **Reply #40 on:** Nov 04, 2013, 09:56 PM »

Redhead socks the way to go

PsychologicalPerch · « **Reply #41 on:** Nov 04, 2013, 09:58 PM »

patagonias, some old Orvis pair, and these blue fleece socks

jpmVT · « **Reply #42 on:** Nov 04, 2013, 10:26 PM »

I rock the smart wool variety, but no Darn Tough props from the VT anglers?

frldyz · « **Reply #43 on:** Nov 04, 2013, 10:55 PM »

https://redrockstore.com/Catalog/index.php?crn=131
<---400g

icejunky · « **Reply #44 on:** Nov 05, 2013, 07:14 AM »

Quote

Hey icejunky how do you like those trans Alaskan boots? I am very close on pulling the trigger and getting a pair

Hey Stutz, I love'em, this will be my 4th season using them, and prior to buying them I was going thru a pair a boots every season or so.. they are big, but they get the job done, couldn't be happier with them

pfscott · « **Reply #45 on:** Nov 05, 2013, 07:17 AM »

I love my Darn Tough, great warranty too.

Tod · « **Reply #46 on:** Nov 05, 2013, 08:19 AM »

Ice Armor socks work for me and even my friends that don't fish but work outside all day or stand on concrete love them.

alaskaruss1 · « **Reply #47 on:** Nov 05, 2013, 08:36 AM »

Cabelas sock liner and a pair of wool socks works for me.

one last cast · « **Reply #48 on:** Nov 05, 2013, 08:40 AM »

I've used the ice armour socks with my cabelas inferno's for the pasted two seasons with no issues. I did start out using the bass pro/red head socks and my feet would get cold with my boot/sock combo. It all comes down to personal preference.

WyoMinFisher · « **Reply #49 on:** Nov 05, 2013, 11:09 AM »

Redhead socks from Bass Pro is the way to go!!

Lobes · « **Reply #50 on:** Dec 09, 2013, 03:20 PM »

My boots are Rocky 1,000 gram. I make sure my boots are at least one size too big then I only wear one pair of cotton over the calf type socks. With a little extra room for a cusion of warm air my feet stay warm all day when most of the day is just sitting. If you have a tight fit your feet will never stay warm.

NBG

blufloyd · « **Reply #51 on:** Dec 09, 2013, 05:40 PM »

Poly sock liners only. no sock. heat factory insoles for toasty toes

Flypopper · « **Reply #52 on:** Dec 09, 2013, 07:02 PM »

I dealt with cold feet for years being a carpenter, a few things I learned are ;
No Cotton!
Make sure your boots aren't too tight,
dampness inside your boots is no good! Fresh dry socks in a damp boot doesn't work, Try a boot dryer
remember; everybody's feet are different! SOME SWEAT SOME DON'T
figure out what works for you!

Yooper77 · « **Reply #53 on:** Dec 11, 2013, 08:46 PM »

Quote from: Flypopper on Dec 09, 2013, 07:02 PM

I dealt with cold feet for years being a carpenter, a few things I learned are ;
No Cotton!
Make sure your boots aren't too tight,
dampness inside your boots is no good! Fresh dry socks in a damp boot doesn't work, Try a boot dryer
remember; everybody's feet are different! SOME SWEAT SOME DON'T
figure out what works for you!

X1000

Yooper77 · « **Reply #54 on:** Dec 13, 2013, 08:11 PM »

Do not be fooled by cheap "Wool Blend" socks. Check the back, to make sure they're 50% or higher percentage of wool. I have raynaud's diease, which basically means when it gets cold out, my body cuts a majority of the circulation off to my fingers and toes. My best combination is a loose fitting (sometimes I buy a wide) insulated boot, polypropylene liner sock and thick rag wool socks from Wigwam. Keep the heat off the floor of the truck to prevent sweating. A damp foot is a cold foot

Gillgrabber · « **Reply #55 on:** Jan 03, 2014, 04:39 AM »

My Son recently graduated Ranger School in the Army. He and many of his buddies were wearing "Darn Tough" socks made by a company in Vermont. He said they were GREAT socks and the guys who wore them swore they were the best. I went to buy some at a local military supply store but got sticker shock when I saw the price at $25 a pair. My Son said "trust me Dad....they're worth it." I bought 5 pair and have don't regret it. They're warm, hold their shape, fit well without being too tight, and seem to hold up to repeated washings. My only problem is my Wife has a tendency to dry things on high heat to get them done and they shrunk a little; however, I'm used to that and bought them larger than needed so they still fit. :-)
I'm ordering some more off the internet where they have cheaper prices but I've found a sock I'm happy with.

Yooper77 · « **Reply #56 on:** Jan 03, 2014, 10:47 AM »

This site has them on sale. Gill grabber, what type did you buy?
[urlhttp://www.socksaddict.com/Categories/344-Darn-Tough.aspx/1/1%5eMen%27s%2c%23A%5eCrew][/url]

Dennis53 · « **Reply #57 on:** Jan 03, 2014, 02:05 PM »

alpaca socks expensive but worth it

1moslab · « **Reply #58 on:** Jan 06, 2014, 08:03 AM »

I get my wool socks from cabelas they have different grades with the wool content listed have been great socks and they are now a sponser of IS

perchnut · « **Reply #59 on:** Jan 06, 2014, 04:10 PM »

All good suggestions. I might add, make sure the boots are good and dry. That is, buy one of those boot driers that look like two pieces of PVC, etc. Sometimes boots might feel dry, but even a little dampness and its cold city. I wear a pair of skinny liners and wool socks. Dry equals warm. You must start with a dry boot.

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