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Heavyweight wool socks?

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November 06, 2017, 07:17 PM
birddog1
Heavyweight wool socks?
I’m looking to get a few pair of wool socks for cold weather deer hunting. Prefer higher wool content around 80%. I was looking at darn tough hunter extra cushion but I can’t find them anywhere. So what keeps your feet warm?
November 06, 2017, 07:21 PM
FN in MT
See good HD wool socks here in MT at every Ranch/Farm store, backpacker/ski shop, REI, etc.

Also look at Duluth Trading Post.
November 06, 2017, 07:22 PM
reflex/deflex 64
I'm a fan of REI pretty good economic value. Heavy weight hikers if you boots are big enough. Medium is what I wear as work socks. They have a discount if you buy a few at a time.


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November 06, 2017, 07:23 PM
Gustofer
I've worn Wigwam Merino Comfort Hikers for years. Very happy with them and wear them winter and summer. With a good thinsulate boot or Sorel, my feet don't ever get cold.


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November 06, 2017, 07:32 PM
XLT
https://thebuffalowoolco.com/collections/socks

nothing else comes close the buffalo gloves started the whole thing off, now I have the socks, you can get them wet and you will never know it. expensive yes but you will never want anything else.
November 06, 2017, 07:33 PM
FN in MT
Gustofer hit it on the head...Buy a pair of good pak boots. I have some Schnee's, built in MT. NEVER suffer from cold feet anymore. Socks are only part of the solution.

And BTW....REI has a sale starting Nov 10th.
November 06, 2017, 08:17 PM
mark60
Gobros
https://www.gobros.com/darn-to...?features_hash=18-65
November 06, 2017, 08:46 PM
akcopnfbks
I use Wigwam Merino Comfort Hikers or Merino Comfort Sportsman socks, and they work great. When it gets really cold I have a few pairs of their Minus 40 socks that are also outstanding.


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November 06, 2017, 09:07 PM
mlazarus
I rotated between 5 pair of smart wool socks over the course of about 400 days in Afghanistan. Some of those days were mighty cold. My feet were never uncomfortable and the 5 pair of socks are still in great shape and used regularly.
Smart wool.


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November 06, 2017, 10:14 PM
RogueJSK
Smartwool
Darn Tough
Duluth Trading
November 06, 2017, 10:25 PM
sig77
Smart wool or darn tough.



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November 06, 2017, 10:36 PM
41
I get the Dickies Wool Socks at WalMart:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dic...ocks-2-Pack/16827417

While they are normally about $10 for two pair, at the end of the season, they are marked down at some stores to $3 for 2 pair. I have at least 30 pair or more. Big Grin Timing is everything.


41
November 06, 2017, 11:47 PM
msfzoe
Check keepshooting.com.
They sell milsurp apparel from many countries.
I am very satisfied with the German and Italian 100% wool socks.
Wam, wear like iron and unbelievably cheap.
November 06, 2017, 11:50 PM
Bassamatic
I am also always on the lookout for decent wool hunting socks. Most of the ones in my drawer came from our local farm and garden store, they do the job but I always think there is something better just around the corner.



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November 06, 2017, 11:55 PM
1lowlife
quote:
Originally posted by 41:
I get the Dickies Wool Socks at WalMart:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dic...ocks-2-Pack/16827417

While they are normally about $10 for two pair, at the end of the season, they are marked down at some stores to $3 for 2 pair. I have at least 30 pair or more. Big Grin Timing is everything.


^ I use the same socks in my Danner work boots.
They wear well and keep my feet warm.
November 07, 2017, 12:44 AM
newmexican
I really like the ones from KUIU, I have 4-5 pairs of them at this point. I also like the pairs I have from firstlite.
November 07, 2017, 04:44 AM
Fusternc
DarnTough wool socks
also,

“People Socks”wool socks are decent quality and a pack of them can be had for cheap on Amazon.
They are however NOT as durable as DarnTough. I usually get 7 months out of a pair before the heel or forefoot starts wearing thin.
November 07, 2017, 05:48 AM
birddog1
Sounds like smartwool or darn tough get a lot of love. My wife said she’d go to an Amish feed store that is listed as a dealer for darn tough and see if they have them. Since my 15 year old is deer hunting with me this year it’s more important to keep him warm so I need to get a few pairs
November 07, 2017, 06:21 AM
lastmanstanding
quote:
Originally posted by birddog1:
I’m looking to get a few pair of wool socks for cold weather deer hunting. Prefer higher wool content around 80%. I was looking at darn tough hunter extra cushion but I can’t find them anywhere. So what keeps your feet warm?

I just purchased 2 pairs of the Darn Tough hunter extra cushion socks from Scheels Sporting goods. I’d link them for you but I’m on my phone. Google Scheels and you will find them. $30 a pair


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November 07, 2017, 06:46 AM
Suppressed
I have Smartwool, Darn Tough, and Duluth. More important is to have a good pair of pac boots that aren’t too tight fitting. My next pair of boots will be Hoffman boots which are made in the U.S.A.. http://www.hoffmanboots.com/ca...y.aspx?categoryID=20