Ladies Knee High's used as liners for wool socks????????

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manifestdestinyLISA

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• Jun 25, 2012

• #1

Pilgrim Veterans...good morning!

Regarding sock liners, an army guy told me that he and his comrades wore ladies knee highs as sock liners?! Is this comfortable and does it work like coolmax? I guess if they were silk maybe? They would be much lighter to pack and ball up which would be a plus, a heck of alot cheaper-you can buy a box of like 30 for 3-5 dollars.

But Im thinking they would be hot? He says no, they work great...What do you say? Anyone swear by this or have tried?

Please Advise,
Thank You Lisa :arrow:

 

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vagabondette

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• Jun 25, 2012

• #2

I've posted about this a few times. It's what I use and it does work great. I used them with thorlos, not sure how they compare to coolmax so you might want to test. I learned the trick from some marine buddies and have used it ever since and have never had a blister from walking. I've never understood the need to purchase expensive (and relatively thick) liner socks when knee highs are cheaper, thinner, lighter and easier to find.

 

Rebekah Scott

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• Jun 28, 2012

• #3

I know a Finnish family of three who travel the camino plenty, and they swear by these ladies´ nylon stockings, too. In summer they use knee-highs, and in winter, full pantyhose (for the extra insulating layer.) They never get any blisters, they say.

Reb.

 

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manifestdestinyLISA

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• Jul 1, 2012

• #4

Thank you for posting Rebekah and Vagabondette I have been testing the theory and so far so good, I am alternating my walks with cool max liners one day and nylon knee his the next. Ill post about outcome..BUEN CAMINO! Lisa

 

Kiwi-family

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• Nov 12, 2012

• #5

caminocalling said:

Thank you for posting Rebekah and Vagabondette I have been testing the theory and so far so good, I am alternating my walks with cool max liners one day and nylon knee his the next. Ill post about outcome..BUEN CAMINO! Lisa

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manifestdestinyLISA

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• Nov 19, 2012

• #6

The verdict is no liners for me! I tested them, but felt hot and not free. So, I just put glide on my feet and then put socks on...I did bring "wright" socks which were light, synthetic and had little liner built into sock...but I alternated diff socks without liner and also wound up wearing chaco sandles for a large part of the camino- I love them!

 

Larazet

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• Mar 30, 2013

• #7

Well, having read this some months ago, now that I am into 'serious' (!) training I thought I'd give it a try. Bought some 'support' knee highs because they were more substantial and wow, they worked a treat, are easy to wash and dry, and I promise I will wear them rolled down! Easy to buy replacements on the way too.

Karin

 

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Youren2010

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• Apr 17, 2013

• #8

I heard about this first at one of the workshops for backpacking, an audience shared this with us. Since then, I have used this on long day hikes for several years but never beyond a week. I was thinking about using this again in Camino, glad to read this post. At the same time, I am also started using Injiji Five finger socks for liner this year. it separates the toes very well and creates good ventilation. There are quite a few positive comments about this online as well. I am comparing these two right now. So far for 5 miles walk, no differences. Both are good.

 

Anniesantiago

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• Apr 17, 2013

• #9

Ok. I'm trying this on the VDlP. Looking for ways to lighten my pack.

 

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Maggie Ramsay

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• Jun 20, 2013

• #10

I use ladies ankle length stocking sox - the very uncool type - under my socks, with a layer of vaseline next to the skin. Works really well, I never get a blister. I personally think the knee-hiis might restrict blood flow slightly just under the knee.
Maggie Ramsay
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JabbaPapa

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• Jun 20, 2013

• #11

I'd completely forgotten this til I saw your post, but I've done that on a ski-ing trip once, and it's a good tip for those whose feet haven't been hardened by experience yet.