Hiking Socks & Sock Liners Paola KS

Hiking Socks

It may not seem intuitive, but wearing 2 pair of socks is the best method for wicking moisture away from your feet keeping blisters away. Not two hiking socks, but rather a synthetic or wool liner and a thick synthetic or wool outersock.

• Liner Socks: Wearing a liner sock is a major trick I have found useful to keep my feet happy on the trail. They are very thin socks, and generally are made of wool, silk, or synthetic materials. Remember that cotton is your worst enemy on the trail, because it retains moisture, rather than wicking it away! My personal favorites are Injinji toe sock liners , which may look a little unconventional, but are designed so well that there are not any seams around the toes. This design provides further blister prevention! I also like the SmartWool merino wool liner socks.
• Hiking Socks: Your thick hiking socks are the outer layer, and provide cushion and insulation. The only thing you need to remember is that they must be synthetic or wool, so they wick moisture away from your feet. Over time, you may have established a large collection of socks like me, to suit various hiking needs. I wear thinner hiking socks for summer day hikes, thicker for backpacking trips when my feet want more cushioning, and super thick mountaineering socks when I’m snowshoeing. My favorites are the SmartWool socks, such as these Light Hiking Socks for dayhikes and these Mountaineering socks .

Read More About Hiking Footwear:

• Boots Overview

• Water Shoes

• Trail Running Shoes

• Hiking Boots

• Backpacking Boots
  

• Mountaineering Boots

• Insoles

• Down Booties

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