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Cotton blend socks

falconbrother

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We fly out in 4 days. I’ve tried major branded socks, three brands, and can’t wear wool. It feels hot and makes my feet hurt for three or four days after. Walking in cotton blend toe socks.. I must be allergic to the wool.
 
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We fly out in 4 days. I’ve tried major branded socks, three brands, and can’t wear wool. It feels hot and makes my feet hurt for three or four days after. Walking in cotton blend toe socks.. I must be allergic to the wool.
Cotton is not ideal.

You could try a silk liner sock under your merino socks, or a double-layer sock with a Tactel inner layer and merino outer layer.
 
We fly out in 4 days. I’ve tried major branded socks, three brands, and can’t wear wool. It feels hot and makes my feet hurt for three or four days after. Walking in cotton blend toe socks.. I must be allergic to the wool.
More likely you’re allergic to the dressing on the wool. Two washes before you wear usually does it.
 
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Instead of defaulting to cotton give socks made from Coolmax a trial run; they have moisture wicking capabilities.

The quick read:

Just about everything about Coolmax you'll want to know:
 
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I have worn this model of synthetic Wigwam socks on all of my Caminos and walks at home. I have four original pairs and they still seem to have lots of wear in them. I do also have a pair of Darn Tough wool socks and although robust, they make my feet feel too warm, and somewhat scratchy.
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Hola @falconbrother you are, imho, asking the best question. foot protection is probably the most important feature of a successful Camino. From my perspective it’s a personal choice, what do You prefer? I have over that past 10 years become a two sock pilgrim: a thin “toe sock” liner sock and a thicker outer sock. (Note toe socks are one with individual toe positions for each toe, again my opinion but they go a long way to prevent toe blisters): but which fabric? One that wears well, is comfortable, washes easier and dries quicker. So man made fabrics are more likely to fit the bill.
 
I have no connection to company but can recommend Stance socks, a mixture of cotton and polyester , no seams and I don’t get itchy feel like I do with some of the merino socks.

They can be expensive , but the sore feet can spoilt a great adventure
 
I have no connection to company but can recommend Stance socks, a mixture of cotton and polyester , no seams and I don’t get itchy feel like I do with some of the merino socks.

They can be expensive , but the sore feet can spoilt a great adventure
I'm going with new-ish versions of the socks I've been hiking in for years. Tested and tried.
 
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Instead of defaulting to cotton try socks made from Coolmax which has moisture wicking capabilities.

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We fly out in 4 days. I’ve tried major branded socks, three brands, and can’t wear wool. It feels hot and makes my feet hurt for three or four days after. Walking in cotton blend toe socks.. I must be allergic to the wool.
Darn Tough makes a cool max no wool hiking sock in different weights . ill be using with cool max toe sock liners to begin my June Camino. Buen Camino !
 
We fly out in 4 days. I’ve tried major branded socks, three brands, and can’t wear wool. It feels hot and makes my feet hurt for three or four days after. Walking in cotton blend toe socks.. I must be allergic to the wool.
Sucks if the last bit is true, and whilst cotton socks should generally be avoided by pilgrims and by long-distance hikers in principle, you may be one of the exceptions to that rule.

Everyone's footwear issues and the solutions they need are unique to each single person.
I'm going with new-ish versions of the socks I've been hiking in for years. Tested and tried.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
 
Fail to prepare? reduce your risk by buying this book full of practical info.
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I am allergic to anything wool. It doesn’t matter how many washes I do the wool still irritates my skin. I find the CoolMax socks are great. Injinji even make some.
 
We fly out in 4 days. I’ve tried major branded socks, three brands, and can’t wear wool. It feels hot and makes my feet hurt for three or four days after. Walking in cotton blend toe socks.. I must be allergic to the wool.
Cotton socks are fine, they just take a little longer to dry on a line. You just won't look as cool with a pair hanging from your backpack.
 
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