marienbad Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Hi. I’m a new hitchhiker from Davis, CA and I have a problem: My feet are too sweaty. I get constant redness and irritation, not to mention the smell! The very best socks I have found yet are some so-called US Military socks made of mostly cotton with “silver-containing fibers” that supposedly create an inhospitable environment for bacteria. But they aren’t the best for long hiking; when they get wet, they get bunchy and uncomfortable. In contrast, the most comfortable fit of socks I’ve found are DeFeet Aerators, considered by some folks to be the best socks money can buy. But they are way sweatier and stinkier than my cotton socks. And they could be a little more durable. I’m hitchhiking across the country this summer, so I’ll see lots of heat and humidity. I’m willing to spend up to $20 per pair for socks if they’re comfortable and durable enough to last me all summer. What do you recommend if DeFeet’s fail me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 (edited) get lighter more breathable shoes and some light merino wool socks. have fun hitchiking. you're gonna get raped Edited June 22, 2011 by layton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceaxe23 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 smartwools or icebreakers are good maybe also a .45 pistol? you're gonna get raped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I like Thorlo socks but I am also loving the Defeet bamboo socks, they seem less stinky. Or just go with sandals, I hear they are easier to remove as you are being raped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genepires Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 "lets not turn this rape into a murder" maybe a cotton sock would be better for soaking up blood and using as tight wrap for applying direct pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Back to the sock question. An interesting combo that I am using right now is the Lopren Trilay3r. They should last the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genepires Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 dane's right. back to the point if it is going to be hot and humid and you are hitchhiking, why not go the chaoco sandal route? How much hiking are you gonna do? If I am not hiking or working, I am living in those sandals all summer long. I use regular thorlo socks and they work very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Miller Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Try clinical strength antiperspirant (for climbers this is not uncommenly done) on your feet coupled with a high quality wicking polyster such as the Thorlo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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