Walking/hiking socks recommendations?

Mark M · 3 Jan 2019 at 10:13

I have really been enjoying walking of late and planning on putting some decent miles in in 2019 but I need some good socks to go with my walking shoes. Wasnt sure if most expensive = best or whether you are just paying for the badge? For reference Im aiming for 10-20 miles thanks.

Terminal_Boy · 3 Jan 2019 at 10:20

Smartwool. A wide range of cushioning levels and fits to suit different activities.

jpaul · 3 Jan 2019 at 10:25

have had 2 pairs of thorlo mountaineering socks for 20 years - used with leather walking / plastic mountaineetring / ski boots,
often in double layer with their ultra light inner sock

Street · 3 Jan 2019 at 12:13

Terminal_Boy said:
Smartwool. A wide range of cushioning levels and fits to suit different activities.

Yep, Smartwool. I wouldn't buy anything else nowadays.

ShiWarrior · 6 Jan 2019 at 19:12

These are the ones i buy :

https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/p/smartwool-phd-outdoor-medium-crew-socks-B5114728.html?colour=98

https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/p/bridgedale-mens-merino-hiker-sock-B5114265.html?colour=145

they work most of the year

if your going into minus temps or hot summers, then you'll need different ones to the above

Amp34 · 12 Jan 2019 at 04:08

Socks are a very personal thing IMO. A good starting point are Wigwam, Smartwool and Icebreaker, but there are lots of other brands available too.

I’ve always avoided Bridgedale as they always have me blisters/rubbed.