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Were you wearing synthetic trail runners?I bought three different kinds of Darn Tough socks for my three week walk with the intention of comparing them. Their Cool Max was one. I never noticed a difference between them. Your milage may vary.
While you were writing this I was editing my original post to add:Were you wearing synthetic trail runners?
So I'm wondering whether the synthetic shoe will generate more heat/friction/sweating than the leather hiking boot,
and that synthetic socks will just worsen that. Or will they do their heat-wicking job and cool me off?
Hmmmm. My 2 cents is, being a vegetarian and animal rights wacko, I do not buy anything made of leather. Haven't worn leather boots or shoes for decades. I do use synthetic waterproof boots and shoes with cool max type socks with no problems, and I will add since starting the use of Green Goo on my feet each night, I have had no foot problems while on Camino.After walking four times in Keen's low hiking boots, I've bought a pair of Hoka Speedgoat 4 for next month's Camino Portugués.
I've always worn wool socks but I have lots of Coolmax socks (REI lightweight full socks, not liners) at home and they're calling to me ...
So I'm wondering whether the synthetic shoe will generate more heat/friction/sweating than the leather hiking boot, and that synthetic socks will just worsen that. Or will they do their heat-wicking job and cool me off?
Another option is a sock that is half nylon and half wool, such as Darn Tough lightweight. (I currently wear REI, because they have a very high wool content.)
Or maybe there is no difference (as many walkers say.)
I have worn Darn Tough wool socks on my last three Caminos… and will again in April…I bought three different kinds of Darn Tough socks for my three week walk with the intention of comparing them. Their Cool Max was one. I never noticed a difference between them. Your milage may vary.
I wore Merrell Moab vents, a hiking shoe.
After walking four times in Keen's low hiking boots, I've bought a pair of Hoka Speedgoat 4 for next month's Camino Portugués.
I've always worn wool socks but I have lots of Coolmax socks (REI lightweight full socks, not liners) at home and they're calling to me ...
So I'm wondering whether the synthetic shoe will generate more heat/friction/sweating than the leather hiking boot, and that synthetic socks will just worsen that. Or will they do their heat-wicking job and cool me off?
Another option is a sock that is half nylon and half wool, such as Darn Tough lightweight. (I currently wear REI, because they have a very high wool content.)
Or maybe there is no difference (as many walkers say.)
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