Is there a specific sock I should wear when walking?

[DVad3r]

Sometimes I go for long walks, 3-4 hours, and sometimes I will get blisters on my feet, sometimes I won't. I guess it depends on the socks I wear? What are proper socks for activities such as this? I know I heard somewhere that cotton is terrible.

 

[Newbian]

Random google search

 

[DVad3r]

That's running socks. I need something more like hiking, for long walks. Hmmmm.

 

[Brainonska511]

Maybe look into changing the shoes that you're wearing. They are probably the primary contributer to your blisters.

 

[Canai]

Smartwool socks are the best I've found.

 

[DVad3r]

Come on more shoe and sock advice plzzzz

 

[IronWing]

Originally posted by: Canai
Smartwool socks are the best I've found.

That's what I wear. Wigwam also makes a decent wool blend hiking sock.

Which ever you choose, make sure they're mundane.

 

[TridenT]

Originally posted by: DVad3r
Come on more shoe and sock advice plzzzz

die

 

[IronWing]

Originally posted by: TridenTBoy3555

Originally posted by: DVad3r
Come on more shoe and sock advice plzzzz

die

Dyed in the wool socks don't really have any performance advantages that I can see.

 

[imported_Imp]

Sounds more like an ill-fitting shoe than socks. The way I see it, blisters mean dead skin, means no pain in future. Don't go foot modelling in the future though...

 

[theflyingpig]

Why don't you take a walk off a cliff, you goddamn fucking pussy.




Take a week off for that personal attack. You've been warned before so this time it's a vacation.


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[Vehemence]

Originally posted by: theflyingpig
Why don't you take a walk off a cliff, you goddamn fucking pussy.

:Q

 

[her209]

Like our parents always tell us, try walking 10 miles in the snow barefoot before complaining.

 

[LS21]

go to the Walking Store in your mall and get memphisto, born, etc

 

[KillerCharlie]

Originally posted by: Canai
Smartwool socks are the best I've found.

I bought some smartwool socks once. When I got home I felt kind of guilty for paying so much for a freakin' pair of sucks. After wearing them I bought a bunch more.

They keep me cool in the summer, warm in the winter, don't retain moisture, and tend not to smell. I wear them when I hike in the mountains.

 

[Capt Caveman]

The problem is your shoes. Socks can help in reduce rubbing. Thick wool socks(Costco sells a set of three for $10) or go to a sporting goods store/REI/EMS and look for some athletic/hiking socks that provide extra padding where you are getting blisters.

 

[ConstipatedVigilante]

Originally posted by: her209
Like our parents always tell us, try walking 10 miles in the snow barefoot before complaining.

Did your parents want you to get frostbite?...My parents just talked about going to/from school, uphill both ways.

 

[Canai]

Originally posted by: KillerCharlie

Originally posted by: Canai
Smartwool socks are the best I've found.

I bought some smartwool socks once. When I got home I felt kind of guilty for paying so much for a freakin' pair of sucks. After wearing them I bought a bunch more.

They keep me cool in the summer, warm in the winter, don't retain moisture, and tend not to smell. I wear them when I hike in the mountains.

Yeah it's something about bacteria not growing in the white smartwool socks. I can wear a pair for three days in a row before they even begin to smell at all. Definitely worth the investment.

 

[DVad3r]

But I was just reading my National Geographic (hiking article) and the writer said he went in with wool socks and got owned. He did not elaborate as to why...

 

[LS21]

Originally posted by: Canai

Yeah it's something about bacteria not growing in the white smartwool socks. I can wear a pair for three days in a row before they even begin to smell at all. Definitely worth the investment.

they may have woven in some silver threads

 

[Baked]

I must have really thick skin on my sole 'cause I don't get any blisters are pain on my feet after I do like walks. I just wear those 20 a pack cotton socks that goes half way up your shin and new balance running shoes. Nothing special.

 

[shortylickens]

Running socks are the same as walking socks.
They take better care of your feet whilst moving them.

I used to wear running socks even when I had a standing-around job at a factory. By the end of the night my feet were much less sore. They work. Get some.

I recommend the brands they sell at Foot Locker. But dont buy them there. Buy them online for about half the price.
Get at least 10 pair, so you can go over a week without washing them.

 

[BoomerD]

Walking socks? I would have suggested hiking socks, but since you're only walking...

I like SmartWool too. Possibly the BEST socks I've ever had. I also have a few pairs of wool "hiking" socks I got at Costco...about $8 for 4 pairs...definitely a better price than $15+per pair for Smart Wool.

 

[Kyteland]

You might also try a liner sock.

 

[HomeBrewerDude]

Originally posted by: Kyteland
You might also try a liner sock.

winner

also, I'd recommend wearing a sock monkey on your shoulder.... just for fun you know