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Title: Footware and sock combos
Post by: ThicketThrasher on March 11, 2012, 05:50:26 PM
Every year I go through the same thing. Do a little walking and my socks either turn sideways or get wadded up under my feet. Have any of you found a good combo for socks with hunting boots. I usually just wear 1 or 2 pairs of cotton  socks. I have never try the wicking liners or any real expensive boot socks. What do you guys wear?
Title: Re: Footware and sock combos
Post by: CASH on March 11, 2012, 05:55:07 PM
I just wear the UA Heatgear boot socks with any hunting boot

http://www.basspro.com/Under-Armour-HeatGear-Boot-Socks-for-Men-1-Pair/product/103837/139941
Title: Re: Footware and sock combos
Post by: catdaddy on March 11, 2012, 05:57:39 PM
I got an idea a couple of years ago that was just the ticket for me---mens soccer socks.  They come all the way to my knee, will not work their way down during the day and have a nice cushion--this is the only socks  I will wear while turkey hunting.  
Title: Re: Footware and sock combos
Post by: anthonyjhallen on March 11, 2012, 06:26:22 PM
Quote from: CASH on March 11, 2012, 05:55:07 PM
I just wear the UA Heatgear boot socks with any hunting boot

http://www.basspro.com/Under-Armour-HeatGear-Boot-Socks-for-Men-1-Pair/product/103837/139941

x2

These are also just as good IMO

http://reviews.cabelas.com/8815/811692/cabelas-ultimax-techni-stride-socks-reviews/reviews.htm?page=5&sort=submissionTime&dir=asc

Title: Re: Footware and sock combos
Post by: mountman62 on March 11, 2012, 06:30:03 PM
diabetic socks, they also come all the way to the knees and help with the circulation from lots of walking
Title: Re: Footware and sock combos
Post by: DirtNap647 on March 11, 2012, 06:59:08 PM
i prefer under armour hunting socks
Title: Re: Footware and sock combos
Post by: Gamblinman on March 11, 2012, 07:25:21 PM
Don't wear cotton socks against the skin, they will hold the moisture and make your feet cold. Wet feet also tend to slide inside your boot on the cotton, causing blisters.

These are excellent socks. I have pairs and pairs of them and it's all I wear:

http://turkeyshoppe.nwtf.org/p-969-turkey-track-socks.aspx
Title: Re: Footware and sock combos
Post by: cannonball on March 11, 2012, 08:32:27 PM
Redhead Pro Team from Bass Pro
Title: Re: Footware and sock combos
Post by: SKFOOTER on March 11, 2012, 10:58:54 PM
Redhead Snake Boot Socks from Bass Pro.  They're over the calf style and they'll stay up all day long!
Title: Re: Footware and sock combos
Post by: Wingbone on March 11, 2012, 11:13:45 PM
I wear the UA heat gear/cold gear year round. Most comfortable socks I've ever put on my feet. They don't twist and they keep my fairly dry, which is very difficult for me here in Tennessee in the spring.
Title: Re: Footware and sock combos
Post by: Turkey Beard on March 11, 2012, 11:21:50 PM
I got a pair of what I think are called garters from Primos, don't think they make them any more.  Cost me $2.00.  Basically it's a stretchy band with velcro attachment that you wrap around your ankle.  I've NEVER had a sock to wad up in my boods while wearing these.
Title: Re: Footware and sock combos
Post by: hwy419 on March 11, 2012, 11:32:19 PM
Quote from: cannonball on March 11, 2012, 08:32:27 PM
Redhead Pro Team from Bass Pro

AMEN! Best freaking socks available. RedHead Pro Hunting sock at Bass Pro. They sell different heights but the taller the better. Great arch support and go way up my leg. I wear size 16 boot and need as tall of a sock I can find. I can't help but wear them in the off-season. Matter of fact they are so great, I am wearing them now. The pairs are 10 dollars but are very durable and feel GREAT!
Title: Re: Footware and sock combos
Post by: runngun on March 12, 2012, 12:21:32 AM
Yeah I like the bass pro or Cabelas they work great. One other thing I do is wear a tall liner sock by itself feet stay dry and warm !
Title: Re: Footware and sock combos
Post by: TauntoHawk on March 12, 2012, 09:45:20 AM
Camofire whenever they run The lorpan light hikers are the best!!!

100% merino wool breathable and warm
paded heel and ball point
wont shift

I wear them hunting, hiking, camping, running

I have the light weight. mid weight, and heavy weight all great,  I have some liner socks I wear as well that were cheap and a pair of gortex socks for those really wet days and I dont want to wear mucks
Title: Re: Footware and sock combos
Post by: rmck15 on March 12, 2012, 09:49:10 AM
Under Armour heat gear or cold gear depending on the Temp.  Never had a problem with twisting or wadding up.
Title: Re: Footware and sock combos
Post by: Turkey Trot on March 12, 2012, 02:57:24 PM
There are many good hiking socks of wool blend out there.  You can look at REI, REI Outlet, Backcountry, Sierr@  Trading, etc. and find them.  Thorlo, Smartwool, and even private label socks.

I coincidentally bought some wool blend socks at a Timberland outlet years ago in N. GA for a good price.  They have no wool scratch to them at all, they are very smooth and comfortable.  I bought them 10-15 years ago and miraculously still have them somehow.  They are my favorite outdoor socks, and I don't generally care all that much about Timberland.