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I have to say, that if you really want to reconnect with someone a post titled "Socks" is probably not the best way to do it.Hi, in August 2018 I had a conversation with a fellow Australian outside Bayonne Railway Station regarding the type of socks I should have been wearing. The gentleman was on his way to Del Norte and we were on our way to St Jean Pied de Port. Would like to reconnect with this gentleman, not only to find out about the socks but to ask about Del Norte as we are considering this for our next Camino. Thanks
I like Wright socks too, but they don't seem to hold up very wellLove Wright socks. One sock, 2 layers. The layers may rub against each other, but don't rub against your skin. Advertised as guaranteeing no blisters, which seems like a crazy thing to say. But I’ve walked about 1500k in mine and no blisters. The main thing in preventing blisters and ensuring happy feet, is buying good socks, good footwear that fits, and breaking both in by actually training in them before you start. For the life of me, I can’t understand people who do 2 x 10k walks before they go, or who say “my boots arrived yesterday and I leave in 2 days, so i’m ready to go!” ...and then feign surprise as they limp through Spain.
An inspiring REI employee walked the Pacific Crest Trail at age 70. I gathered from talking to him that it was a turning point for him, as he had a desk job that he quit to be able to do it. It took him four months. He's been doing long hikes ever since and has had his share of blisters. He changed to Wright socks, mentioned above, and says he hasn't had a blister since.Hi, in August 2018 I had a conversation with a fellow Australian outside Bayonne Railway Station regarding the type of socks I should have been wearing. The gentleman was on his way to Del Norte and we were on our way to St Jean Pied de Port. Would like to reconnect with this gentleman, not only to find out about the socks but to ask about Del Norte as we are considering this for our next Camino. Thanks
There is a saying amongst the 'serious' hiking community of which I am not a member.
"Cotton Kills"
When it comes to socks the saying translates to.....
"Whatever socks you finally decide on, ensure they are not made of cotton".
Regards
Gerard
Howdy @dogstar -
I cannot help you you reconnect with the Australian. But socks? yeh...I know those those...
1) get a thin liner merino sock (3 pair)
2) get a medium to heavy outer sock of wool (also 3 pair)
3) Now go shopping for footgear with the liner sock on, over-topped by the hiking sock. See what works for you with a pack on.
You are about as ready to go as possible without endless explanation...which is available here for free.
I don't know what else to tell you.
B
Hi, yes we tried various socks before we went on Camino Frances in August 2018 and settled for a brand of merino socks as they were deemed suitable for all our treks around Tasmania. We found them to be too hot on our feet in the different climate. While I preferred sock liners, my husband didn’t care for them at all. Thanks for your advice, we will keep trying different socks.Howdy @dogstar -
I cannot help you you reconnect with the Australian. But socks? yeh...I know those those...
1) get a thin liner merino sock (3 pair)
2) get a medium to heavy outer sock of wool (also 3 pair)
3) Now go shopping for footgear with the liner sock on, over-topped by the hiking sock. See what works for you with a pack on.
You are about as ready to go as possible without endless explanation...which is available here for free.
I don't know what else to tell you.
B
Hello, yes I agree with you about not trying out boots etc before heading off on any serious trekking. We had our boots for well over a year and wore them in all types of weather in all sorts of environments. We wore them on our first Camino and mine felt like they were part of me and was absolutely devastated they were no longer serviceable. However I now have a new pair that I am wearing in - ready for next Camino. I will take your advice and check out Wright socks. Thanks.Love Wright socks. One sock, 2 layers. The layers may rub against each other, but don't rub against your skin. Advertised as guaranteeing no blisters, which seems like a crazy thing to say. But I’ve walked about 1500k in mine and no blisters. The main thing in preventing blisters and ensuring happy feet, is buying good socks, good footwear that fits, and breaking both in by actually training in them before you start. For the life of me, I can’t understand people who do 2 x 10k walks before they go, or who say “my boots arrived yesterday and I leave in 2 days, so i’m ready to go!” ...and then feign surprise as they limp through Spain.
Thanks for the recommendation, I am always up to try something new.Love Wright socks. One sock, 2 layers. The layers may rub against each other, but don't rub against your skin. Advertised as guaranteeing no blisters, which seems like a crazy thing to say. But I’ve walked about 1500k in mine and no blisters. The main thing in preventing blisters and ensuring happy feet, is buying good socks, good footwear that fits, and breaking both in by actually training in them before you start. For the life of me, I can’t understand people who do 2 x 10k walks before they go, or who say “my boots arrived yesterday and I leave in 2 days, so i’m ready to go!” ...and then feign surprise as they limp through Spain.
I like Wright socks too, but they don't seem to hold up very well
I took 3 pair with me. With the training before that Camino, the Camino itself, my regular use following, and current training for upcoming Camino, I expect I have walked almost 2000km in the 3 pairs. Still just fine, no holes.Thanks for the recommendation, I am always up to try something new.
Might I ask how much wear you get out of a pair? Thanks in advance!
B
Yeah, the Injini look great but I have bilateral syndactyly (webbed toes) so they are a non-starter for me.With socks, it matters whether you have sweaty feet. Smart wool socks please many people, on me they just get wet and ball up into a hot, blister-making mess. I walk in Injinji, which keeps my toes from rubbing on each other. You need to wear your sock/shoe combination all day on your feet to really know what they do.
Buen camino
Wright socks
Wright socks
Part of my training happened to be on the Larapinta trail through the desert in Central Australia near Alice Springs where in a sports store there I also came across the best socks ever. These have the label 'Smartwool'.
When I spoke of Wright socks I didn't post the details of where they could be found (a) because in my experience they can be found in a number of different shops and (b) because I didn't think, with the global reach of this forum, that details of where I see them would be particularly helpful to most of the people reading my words. So I can say that in Toronto and environs they can be found at locations of Mountain Equipment Co-op, Running Room, Sail and other places that sell athletic footwear but that wouldn't help you much in New Zealand.Kia ora katoa (greetings, good health to all)
This wonderful forum reaches from almost 180 degrees east and 45 degrees south right around the world to 150 degrees west and 60 degrees north. And not many, if any, brand names are known throughout that vast span.
It is not my intention to "pick" on those who have used a specific brand. Rather I hope to invite all those who post a brand name to also include some details of where they can be found. For example: REI, Kelowna, BC or whatever.
Kia kaha katoa (you all take care, be strong, get going)
I did search for "Wright socks New Zealand"
Why I preferred the product was the graphic design: https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5047-...gKp2J60VqmdADwvyNGifEZ93iv6fsruMaAgKWEALw_wcBThe point I was trying to make was this: naming a product that clearly has a following in one country is fine so long as the local connection (and website) is made. Then us not of that place can look online and decide, or not, to take the interest further. I would also expect brief notes as to why the writers preferred the product (an inner and outer sock in one and the no blister guarantee, in this case, for example)
I also wore Wright socks on the PC (from Lisbon) that I alternated with 2 other pairs of Smartwool socks. The Wright socks wore a hole in the outer layer before the end of the Camino. I would stick with Smartwool, they were good as new at the end.Thanks for the recommendation, I am always up to try something new.
Might I ask how much wear you get out of a pair? Thanks in advance!
B
3 pairs of Wright socks worked for me. No blisters! Did SJPP to SDC.Hi, in August 2018 I had a conversation with a fellow Australian outside Bayonne Railway Station regarding the type of socks I should have been wearing. The gentleman was on his way to Del Norte and we were on our way to St Jean Pied de Port. Would like to reconnect with this gentleman, not only to find out about the socks but to ask about Del Norte as we are considering this for our next Camino. Thanks
Veering off topic slightly...but how good is the Vermont Country Store....like stepping back into a Norman Rockwell time warp.I was considering trying some 'Darn Tough' socks which have a good reputation, and come with such a good guarantee.
Any holes or thread failures get immediate replacement, free of charge, forever.
Thought to check pricing, including freight to OZ from the US.
Herewith their reply quoting USD.
Dear Mr. Carey,
Thank you for your email.
The total cost, estimated, would be $116.45. The breakdown is $65.85 for the socks, free standard shipping (code 462721), shipping to you in Australia, $50.60.
Please let us know if we may be of further assistance, and thanks so much for your interest in shopping with us at The Vermont Country Store.
Sincerely,
Melanie W
Customer Service
The Vermont Country Store
So nearly US$40 per pair;
Pass.
Regards
Gerard
Decathlon sell quite a few different kinds of hiking socks. Do you remember the style name?I've brought hiking socks from Decathalon (Melb) and found them absolutely brilliant.
I now own 10 pairs and use them daily.
Highly recommend you give them a go. Not blisters, no hot spots, and a great price too.
Love Wright socks. One sock, 2 layers. The layers may rub against each other, but don't rub against your skin. Advertised as guaranteeing no blisters, which seems like a crazy thing to say. But I’ve walked about 1500k in mine and no blisters. The main thing in preventing blisters and ensuring happy feet, is buying good socks, good footwear that fits, and breaking both in by actually training in them before you start. For the life of me, I can’t understand people who do 2 x 10k walks before they go, or who say “my boots arrived yesterday and I leave in 2 days, so i’m ready to go!” ...and then feign surprise as they limp through Spain.
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