What are your favorite hiking socks?

Vintage VFer · 09-13-18, 02:59 PM

I have some old Thorlos that have about had it and need new hiking socks.

I know that SmartWool are pretty good and DarnTough. (And, yikes, quality hiking socks are freaking expensive per pair!)

Our Costco never has their Kirkland Signature brand wool hiking socks, so that is a no go.

What brands do you like with moderate cushioning?

Lannette · 09-13-18, 03:22 PM

It depends upon the time of year but I like a very thin wicking sock under a heavier sock. How heavy depends upon the season. I do like thorlos. They have various thicknesses.

beyond.omega · 09-13-18, 03:29 PM

If you know you like the Kirkland socks, you can get them on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Kirkland-Sign...QBY?th=1&psc=1

juliel · 09-13-18, 03:54 PM

I like Pointe6 hiking socks

Dabbadooey · 09-13-18, 04:01 PM

I got the Kirkland socks from the Costco web site, and I love them.

Pam · 09-13-18, 06:32 PM

I love Kirkland socks for everyday wear. For hiking it’s Smartwool and for snowshoeing or cross country skiing I wear a nylon pair of socks underneath my larger smartwool socks, for the extra warmth. Smart wool socks are expensive, but they last a long time. When they get thin and loss the cushioning, they become everyday socks.

Karen Beckwith · 09-13-18, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juliel

I like Pointe6 hiking socks

I love this brand too!

KayB · 09-15-18, 07:33 PM

You mentioned my favorites- Darn Tough & Smart Wool. They might be expensive but they last forever.

mizach · 09-16-18, 11:12 AM

SmartWool

Vintage VFer · 09-16-18, 11:56 AM

Thanks, all!

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09-13-18, 02:59 PM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	What are your favorite hiking socks? I have some old Thorlos that have about had it and need new hiking socks. I know that SmartWool are pretty good and DarnTough. (And, yikes, quality hiking socks are freaking expensive per pair!) Our Costco never has their Kirkland Signature brand wool hiking socks, so that is a no go. What brands do you like with moderate cushioning? __________________ Goal:250 / Done:91 POSTURE CHECK!

09-13-18, 03:22 PM
Lannette Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NH	It depends upon the time of year but I like a very thin wicking sock under a heavier sock. How heavy depends upon the season. I do like thorlos. They have various thicknesses. __________________ Lannette See my profile for info on relationships with various video distributors. Do you really want to look back on your life and see how wonderful it could have been had you not been afraid to live it? - Caroline Myss

09-13-18, 03:29 PM
beyond.omega VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006	If you know you like the Kirkland socks, you can get them on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Kirkland-Sign...QBY?th=1&psc=1

09-13-18, 03:54 PM
juliel VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: amongst kittehs	I like Pointe6 hiking socks __________________ Julie "One cat just leads to another." - Ernest Hemingway

09-13-18, 04:01 PM
Dabbadooey Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: SC	I got the Kirkland socks from the Costco web site, and I love them.

09-13-18, 06:32 PM
Pam Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado mountains, USA	I love Kirkland socks for everyday wear. For hiking it’s Smartwool and for snowshoeing or cross country skiing I wear a nylon pair of socks underneath my larger smartwool socks, for the extra warmth. Smart wool socks are expensive, but they last a long time. When they get thin and loss the cushioning, they become everyday socks. __________________ Movement should be approached like life - with enthusiasm, joy and gratitude - for movement is life, and life is movement, and we get out of it what we put into it. Ron Fletcher

09-15-18, 07:33 PM
KayB VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: East TN	You mentioned my favorites- Darn Tough & Smart Wool. They might be expensive but they last forever. __________________ SpecialK "If you're going to have a big butt; have a GREATbig butt!" Gin Miller Breast cancer Survivor!

09-16-18, 11:12 AM
mizach VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NC	SmartWool

09-16-18, 11:56 AM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Thanks, all! __________________ Goal:250 / Done:91 POSTURE CHECK!