Socks?

I stopped by Bass Pro on the way by today. Almost...They have RedHead brand. Made in US. Lifetime Guarantee.

But the lightweight socks are only quarter height: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/redhead-lifetime-guarantee-lightweight-wool-quarter-socks-for-men

I don't think those will be tall enough for boots...they were about to close, so I didn't fool around. Next time I go by with more time I may pick up a pair..only $12.

the crew length are medium weight: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/redhead-lifetime-guarantee-midweight-wool-crew-socks-for-men
 
I bought two packs (8 pair) of these about 5 years ago. Still wearing and loving them. I wear them year round in Florida, and keep a few pair of Darn Toughs to break out the three days of the year when it's chilly. They keep my feet nice and dry, and in Florida in August, dry is as close to cool as it gets.

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Chaplain242 said:
Scottish didn’t need em on battlefield, why should arborists when fighting poison ivy?
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I also wear wool year ‘round. I tend to have issues with athletes foot with any other textiles.
During the summer, I wear “cloud line” ultra light Marinos off of amazon. I also have some pairs of ultra light smartwools that are comparable, at twice the price.
Spring and fall, generic merino hikers from whatever big box.
In the dead of winter up here, I wear Hoffman’s with felt liners and smart wool mountaineering socks.
 
reporting back:
First....thanks to @Chaplain242 for his generosity! He sent me a couple of pairs of the Explorer socks (in the interest of sock science) he linked to early in this thread: http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/threads/socks.40980/#post-613239

They are super comfortable and soft. However maybe just a little too thick for the real hot days. The are a little taller than i am used to and slide down a little. I wear hiking boots on the ground and Tango Light boots for climbing. Wearing taller boots on days under 80 degrees these will be great socks. Probably will use them more in the woods than in the trees.

I bought a couple of pair of CloudLine from Amazon. The Ultra lights were too thin...not enough material to wick away the moisture. The Light Cushion of the same brand were better. I'm not convinced that those are "my new socks", but not bad.

Might just need to break down and get more Darn Tough socks...
 
ATH said:
reporting back:
First....thanks to @Chaplain242 for his generosity! He sent me a couple of pairs of the Explorer socks (in the interest of sock science) he linked to early in this thread: http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/threads/socks.40980/#post-613239

They are super comfortable and soft. However maybe just a little too thick for the real hot days. The are a little taller than i am used to and slide down a little. I wear hiking boots on the ground and Tango Light boots for climbing. Wearing taller boots on days under 80 degrees these will be great socks. Probably will use them more in the woods than in the trees.

I bought a couple of pair of CloudLine from Amazon. The Ultra lights were too thin...not enough material to wick away the moisture. The Light Cushion of the same brand were better. I'm not convinced that those are "my new socks", but not bad.

Might just need to break down and get more Darn Tough socks...
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I actually find them very breatheable even in 140F, and we tend to let them scrunch down/ or fold the tops down, and use sock protectors over them. But they are a boot sock. If I was using tennis shoes I’d find something else than explorers.
 
I agree they are very breathable - I think they have a looser weave allowing for that. The other thing I forgot to include is that even though I was sweating profusely on the days i wore the Explorers, my feet were very dry - they did a great job wicking moisture away.
 
evo said:
Love the beach, hate the sand. Wool socks all the way. We broke 90 once or twice this summer, a whooping 60 today. I suck at math so translate that to what ever system the rest of the world uses.
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Broke 90 once or twice, shit, we have only broke UNDER 90 once or twice since May. Calling for 99 today.
 
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