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Offline amicus

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Re: What wool socks?
« Reply #40 on: November 12, 2010, 10:26:00 AM »
Smartwool and Filson. To me the Filson feel better.
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Offline NormanDale33

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Re: What wool socks?
« Reply #41 on: November 10, 2011, 10:55:00 AM »
I think icebreaker is the best when it comes to merino wool. Smartwool and wigwam are good for socks, although I have had some scent issues with smartwool products...never with icebreaker. Spendy though.

I wore one pair of wigwam socks on a 50 mile backpacking trip over 4 days. They were still keeping my feet comfy, dry, and semi non-stinky. I have gone a week wearing one sock on less intense trips and they smell fine afterwards. Crazy how well merino wool works.
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Offline Bishop

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Re: What wool socks?
« Reply #42 on: November 10, 2011, 11:16:00 AM »
SmartWool. I wear them daily and they last for years!
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Offline awbowman

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Re: What wool socks?
« Reply #43 on: November 10, 2011, 11:19:00 AM »
I admit I may be drinking the koolaid, but it's ALL Smartwool for me. I don't mess with success.
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Offline longbowray

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Re: What wool socks?
« Reply #44 on: November 10, 2011, 11:33:00 AM »
Bass pro shop sell there wool sock that are life time , if they wear out or get mess up , they will give you a new pair , there warm and feel good to me .
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Offline Smithhammer

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Re: What wool socks?
« Reply #45 on: November 10, 2011, 11:36:00 AM »
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Originally posted by amicus:
Smartwool and Filson. To me the Filson feel better.
x 2. I have both, and they're both great, but when you can find a deal on the Filsons, grab 'em.
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Offline BJP

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Re: What wool socks?
« Reply #46 on: November 10, 2011, 11:58:00 AM »
Darn Tough boot socks I will second that but I havent tried any others yet.
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Offline YORNOC

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Re: What wool socks?
« Reply #47 on: November 10, 2011, 12:01:00 PM »
In the cold, cotton is "white death". Holds moisture and will kill ya!

All good stuff recommended here. I love merino, and layer it to match conditions.
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Re: What wool socks?
« Reply #48 on: November 10, 2011, 12:48:00 PM »
We are very lucky to have a outlet type mom & pop store that carries 71% merino wool socks for $2.50 a pair !!! I wear them all winter work and hunt. In late season when it drops to the teens I switch to my Cabelas calf length wool socks that are taller and thicker. I think they were $12 a pair ? May buy some Smartwools or others that are closer to 100% merino or Icelandic wools to try if I get the chance.....  :coffee:
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Offline Rob W.

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Re: What wool socks?
« Reply #49 on: November 10, 2011, 04:09:00 PM »
I get Browning wool socks for x-mas every year. Usually use a combo of those and poly pro.


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Offline anw0625

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Re: What wool socks?
« Reply #50 on: November 10, 2011, 07:59:00 PM »
Darn tough for me!
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Offline lpcjon2

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Re: What wool socks?
« Reply #51 on: November 10, 2011, 08:01:00 PM »
Under every pair of socks should be a pair of polypropelene or silk sock for its wicking abilities. It aalows your feet to stay dry and warm.
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Re: What wool socks?
« Reply #52 on: November 10, 2011, 08:41:00 PM »
The ones my wife knits for me with Maine wool. How Cool is that.
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Re: What wool socks?
« Reply #53 on: November 10, 2011, 08:44:00 PM »
For got to add that's 100% wool from sheep in Maine.
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Re: What wool socks?
« Reply #54 on: November 10, 2011, 08:47:00 PM »
Smart wool with liner socks also.
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Offline NoCams

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Re: What wool socks?
« Reply #55 on: November 10, 2011, 08:47:00 PM »
You is one lucky man Whittler !   :readit:
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Offline Mike Mongelli

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Re: What wool socks?
« Reply #56 on: November 10, 2011, 08:56:00 PM »
I went on a serious binge last month at Costco    :D   They sell a 4 pack of Kirkland wool socks for $11.  The blend is similar to Smartwool and the quality seems decent.  Also made in the USA.  Get'em while you can, they're a seasonal item!
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Offline David Yukon

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Re: What wool socks?
« Reply #57 on: November 11, 2011, 01:35:00 AM »
Smart wool, wool power, Browning, Filson, are all realy good socks. I got a catalog from Orvis the other day and they have a sock that look realy good and they are at a realy good price!
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Offline Knotter

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Re: What wool socks?
« Reply #58 on: November 11, 2011, 09:00:00 AM »
Thoro Mountaineering socks, Bass Pro sells a Merino sock at a good price.   If I had to choose - Thorlo hands down the best sock I've ever used.
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Offline tuscarawasbowman

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Re: What wool socks?
« Reply #59 on: November 11, 2011, 09:07:00 AM »
Some people don't fare well with a poly layer for sweat wicking under the wool. Personally makes my feet a LOT dang colder. Have a friend that has the same problem.
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