Heavy Duty Summer Socks

[marienbad]

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?

 

 

[layton]

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

[iceaxe23]

smartwools or icebreakers are good

 

maybe also a .45 pistol?

 

you're gonna get raped

[Buckshot]

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.

[genepires]

"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.

 

 

[Dane]

Back to the sock question. An interesting combo that I am using right now is the Lopren Trilay3r. They should last the summer.

[genepires]

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.

[Dan_Miller]

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.