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Please,what is this about " I'm not a lady "I'm not a lady, but socks are socks.
I'm not a lady, but socks are socks. Synthetic hiking socks dry much faster than the merino "smart wool" socks. My wife's were "smart wool" and they always took much longer to dry than my synthetic socks. Two brands that have worked for me, both of which I bought at REI, are Wrightsock and Wigwam. Both brands come in sizes for men and women.
So, lots of info advice on here re: best socks for blister free walking etc, but I'm after some advice on the best 'quick-drying' socks. I'll be doing my Camino this winter and guessing neither the outside air nor the inside of some of the allbergues will be that warm, so need some socks that will be comfortable to walk in but also dry overnight after a hand wash. I usually wear Bridgedale but mine are years old so probably not that technical - so was looking to upgrade to the Bridgedale Merino Fusion Trekker - any ladies out there tried them?
I have used Wigwam synthetic socks on three Caminos and am very satisfied.I'm not a lady, but socks are socks. Synthetic hiking socks dry much faster than the merino "smart wool" socks. My wife's were "smart wool" and they always took much longer to dry than my synthetic socks. Two brands that have worked for me, both of which I bought at REI, are Wrightsock and Wigwam. Both brands come in sizes for men and women.
Just my experience -- 1000 mile fusion models with merino wool exterior and TacTel (nylon) liner have worked well for my girlfriend and me. She suggested I try them about 2.5 years ago and since then our combined miles is well over 10,000 with not one blister. She and I have been training and I logged about 700 miles in April to June earlier this year on the CF, Finisterre and Muxia. I carried two pairs and hand washed a pair each day. The freshly washed pair was usually a little damp the next morning, but dried well in/on my pack during the day so was ready the following day. These were available on Amazon earlier this year and were from the UK. Before this experience I tried several different major brands including those mentioned by others above. I found that the 1000 mile fusions edged the others and were way beyond them on "no blisters."So, lots of info advice on here re: best socks for blister free walking etc, but I'm after some advice on the best 'quick-drying' socks. I'll be doing my Camino this winter and guessing neither the outside air nor the inside of some of the allbergues will be that warm, so need some socks that will be comfortable to walk in but also dry overnight after a hand wash. I usually wear Bridgedale but mine are years old so probably not that technical - so was looking to upgrade to the Bridgedale Merino Fusion Trekker - any ladies out there tried them?
Hi Alaska, went to the Darn Tough Socks website and their socks look great but lots of choices. Which ones do you recommend for camino walking?I've used wigwam and everything else on the market over the last 20 years. Darn Tough socks are the only ones we buy now. They stay put and never caused a blister. I prefer wool but they sell synthetic ones too.
I only wear wool. I used the cushion ankle length ones. But they have synthetic ones that are just as good if your feet tend to get hot. I took 3 pairs. Wore one, washed it at night, wore the 3rd pair in the evening and next day. Second pair dried overnight and on my pack or I just used the washer/dryers.Hi Alaska, went to the Darn Tough Socks website and their socks look great but lots of choices. Which ones do you recommend for camino walking?
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You should have been on the Primitivo! Hot and dry most days. Short skirt and a t-shirt and I was dying! 70F and higher most days.It was not warm or sunny last May, but my darn tough socks always dried overnight.
Believe me, you won't need sock liners with Darn Tough socks. They never slip. But only you can decide what works for you. Good luck!Wow, as I suspected - a range of great advice and options! Obviously comfort is no 1 priority, so tempted to stick with at least one pair of my old tried and tested Bridgedales, then add a couple of newer pairs - So, based on responses, I have ordered a pair of Darn Tough cushioned boot socks and will test them out over the next few weeks and if they feel OK and dry reasonably well, I'll order a 2nd pair. Socks ain't cheap though are they!!! Have always intended taking 3 pairs plus 2 x sock liners so will stick with that plan for now.
NB: just to say, my reason for asking for ladies opinions, was that we (I at least) have smaller feet than most men and assume , rightly or wrongly, that a smaller pair of UK size 5's will take less time to dry than a mans size 10's for instance. Lets not get into a debate about it though!!!
Ah, by last May I meant 2016. I think the Primitivo may be my next Camino.You should have been on the Primitivo! Hot and dry most days. Short skirt and a t-shirt and I was dying! 70F and higher most days.
Ahhh...that makes sense. I heard that was an unusually cold May.Ah, by last May I meant 2016. I think the Primitivo may be my next Camino.
So, lots of info advice on here re: best socks for blister free walking etc, but I'm after some advice on the best 'quick-drying' socks. I'll be doing my Camino this winter and guessing neither the outside air nor the inside of some of the allbergues will be that warm, so need some socks that will be comfortable to walk in but also dry overnight after a hand wash. I usually wear Bridgedale but mine are years old so probably not that technical - so was looking to upgrade to the Bridgedale Merino Fusion Trekker - any ladies out there tried them?
Sealskinzs are great waterproof socks and bridgedale have great sock liners which are great and merino socks wash well would avoid bamboo as they take forever to drySo, lots of info advice on here re: best socks for blister free walking etc, but I'm after some advice on the best 'quick-drying' socks. I'll be doing my Camino this winter and guessing neither the outside air nor the inside of some of the allbergues will be that warm, so need some socks that will be comfortable to walk in but also dry overnight after a hand wash. I usually wear Bridgedale but mine are years old so probably not that technical - so was looking to upgrade to the Bridgedale Merino Fusion Trekker - any ladies out there tried them?
Ice breaker are great I had the injinju toe socks but were not great going down as they can put pressure on your toes but when you are walking flat areas they are greatI have 4 weeks to go before commencing the Camino France's from SJPP. Have tried all sorts of shoe/sock combinations preparing for my first long distance walk. Had no idea things were so technical with hiking gear, but that's another story. I think the sock choice also depends on shoe choice and the size of your feet (half size etc) and how well all of that fits together. Also liner socks / no liners also make a difference. And I have orthotic inserts to contend with as well. No wonder it all comes down to personal preference.
It the end, after much trial and error, I have gone with Injinju toe sock liners + HumphreyLaw merino hiking socks (an Australian made sock) + Merrill hiking boots. For me that seems to work.
The right socks are as important as the right boots/shoes, there are a lot on the market and you have to try a variety to get the right one for you, everyone is different. I've tried about 8 different makes and have settled on the "Darn Tough", they work well for me but they may not be everyones cup of tea.
There is a lot of information floating out there regarding boots/shoes, but not so much on socks. I guess you've just got to try them and decide what's best for you.
I used the combination of Wright socks and Vaseline in the morning and after a shower once arriving at destination. Not a single blister.So, lots of info advice on here re: best socks for blister free walking etc, but I'm after some advice on the best 'quick-drying' socks. I'll be doing my Camino this winter and guessing neither the outside air nor the inside of some of the allbergues will be that warm, so need some socks that will be comfortable to walk in but also dry overnight after a hand wash. I usually wear Bridgedale but mine are years old so probably not that technical - so was looking to upgrade to the Bridgedale Merino Fusion Trekker - any ladies out there tried them?
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