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Light and synthetic, for over night drying. Preferably with no hems.What time of the year are you going and which camino? Heat plays a part in this decision IMO. Nothing worse than getting a prickly heat rash around your ankles.
Grayland gives good advice on all counts. If you're not leaving until September 2015, you've got plenty of time to field-test all sorts of combinations of socks and liners and not just rely on what works for other people. I highly recommend liners + BodyGlide or Gold Bond Friction Defense. If you walk enough between now and your departure, you may find that you'll need to to go another half-size larger on the boot or shoe because your if you train as much as you should, your foot will grow that first half-size before you leave for Spain (mine did). Also, seriously consider getting third-party insoles for your Merrells; the standard Merrell insoles are not made to stand up to the rigors of walking 15-20 miles a day for 500 miles and don't really give very good arch support. Superfeet and Soles are good brands to check out for starters. They both make several variations, so get the one that fits your foot and the rise of your arch -- the advice of a good outdoors footwear fitter is invaluable here. If you have an REI nearby, take advantage of their expertise (and their return policy).Keep in mind that each of us here are expressing our own personal preferences and personal experience.
They will not always agree but each is correct for the person posting.
I would suggest buying a pair of each length and wear them with your new Merrell shoes. Try each a few times and see what feels best for you.
Remember that the socks are probably the most important part of the anti-blister defense. I personally wear thin liners with all socks and weights.
I don't get blisters with liners.
Hi Bill,My next decision is socks. Smartwool are easily available in stores nearby.
........My questions are:
I light or medium cushion might be better?
Is there and advantage to ankle high verses calf since I am wearing shoes?........
Thanks,
Bill
Kathy,...Looking back, there is little difference between sock liners and the very thin, very cheap "trouser socks" you can get in the grocery store (think a pair of "L'Eggs"). I've been trying those while walking for several months now because I'm starting to plan for my next Camino...
We bought a whole box of them since my wife uses them away from the Camino, and we still have a few left. I checked the box and they actually are L'eggs brand (in spite of what I said in an earlier post). They're called "ankle highs". As I recall, we bought them either at Target or Walmart.I appreciate the feedback everyone. Thanks for the tip Kathy.
#jimcarp what brand did you use? I rather not explain to the kids why I am looking at nylons. Although they would find it funny.
I wore the Merrells and they were really comfortable for the whole 500miles. I did not wear inner socks but good quality cotton ankle socks ( north face) which I changed twice a day. I did use foot oil (from Cotswolds) which I rubber on each morning. I was fortunate to stay clear of blisters. On very warm days rested the shoes and wore Merrell sandals with socksI would like to avoid the shoe versus boot debate as there are many great opinions here. I have decided to go with the Merrell Men's Moab Ventilator Hiking Shoe since I think that best works for me for a number of reasons. My next decision is socks. Smartwool are easily available in stores nearby.
My questions are:
I light or medium cushion might be better?
Is there and advantage to ankle high verses calf since I am wearing shoes?
I am use to cross country running, so do the ankle socks. I would appreciate thoughts on this.
Thanks,
Bill
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